{"product_id":"paddle-canada-flatwater-river-kayak-skills","title":"Paddle Canada Flatwater River Kayak Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlatwater Kayaking Skills introduces paddling a river kayak on a calm lake or bay, class 0 water. Rescue techniques at this level incorporate the use of a paddling partner and it is essential for all Flatwater certified paddlers to travel on the water with others who have been trained in the techniques of assisted rescues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minimum of 8 hours of instruction or approximately 1 day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Water Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course runs in Class-0 conditions which are described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely flat, calm water with no perceptible current or whitewater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Topics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet exit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifting and carrying a kayak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisted rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaddling Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance and posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForward and reverse strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweep stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTheory and Knowledge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiver hazards and river reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat design and outfitting and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrip planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Prerequisites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills Certification\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddling Equipment\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kayak must have sufficient buoyancy, float bag\/bulkhead, to float after a wet exit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDick Murphy Park - Campbell River, BC\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Si1jZ21js5ndYqDU9\" title=\"Dick Murphy Parking\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMeet at parking lot just north of playground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 full day of instruction by a certified Paddle Canada instructor, certification upon successful completion of the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKayak \u0026amp; float bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprayskirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrowbag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersion apparel (drysuit, wetsuit, etc.)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrysuit rentals are available for $50\/day + tax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate base layers for water temperature if renting or providing your own drysuit (socks, leggings, top \u0026gt; wool or synthetic highly recommended - no cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdequate footwear for walking on slippery, uneven ground and protecting drysuit socks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun protection (glasses, hat, sunscreen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of extra layers in case you get wet or get chilly during dryland modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*A minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 students is required to run this course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C2C Paddlesports","offers":[{"title":"October 24","offer_id":50088547025034,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3233\/0634\/files\/whitewater_adam.jpg?v=1787685755","url":"https:\/\/c2cpaddlesports.com\/products\/paddle-canada-flatwater-river-kayak-skills","provider":"C2C Paddlesports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}