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Paddle Canada Flatwater River Kayak Skills
$190.00
Flatwater 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.
Course Length
A minimum of 8 hours of instruction or approximately 1 day.
Course Water Class
This course runs in Class-0 conditions which are described as:
Completely flat, calm water with no perceptible current or whitewater.
Course Topics
Safety Skills
- Wet exit
- Rafting
- Lifting and carrying a kayak
- Self-rescue
- Assisted rescue
Paddling Skills
- Edging
- Balance and posture
- Forward and reverse strokes
- Sweep stroke
- Draw stroke
Theory and Knowledge
- River hazards and river reading
- Boat design and outfitting and equipment
- Clothing
- Safety equipment
- Trip planning
Course Prerequisites
- Skills Certification
- None
- Paddling Equipment
- The kayak must have sufficient buoyancy, float bag/bulkhead, to float after a wet exit.
Location
- Dick Murphy Park - Campbell River, BC
What's Included?
- 1 full day of instruction by a certified Paddle Canada instructor, certification upon successful completion of the course
- Kayak & float bags
- Paddle
- Sprayskirt
- PFD
- Whistle
- Throwbag
- Helmet
Please Bring
- Immersion apparel (drysuit, wetsuit, etc.)
- Drysuit rentals are available for $50/day + tax
- Appropriate base layers for water temperature if renting or providing your own drysuit (socks, leggings, top > wool or synthetic highly recommended - no cotton)
- Adequate footwear for walking on slippery, uneven ground and protecting drysuit socks
- Lunch and snacks
- Water
- Sun protection (glasses, hat, sunscreen)
- Toque
- Full set of extra layers in case you get wet or get chilly during dryland modules
*A minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 students is required to run this course.