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Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling Clinic
$100.00
This (typically) 2-hour clinic introduces the basic mechanics involved in rolling a kayak leading to the ability to roll a kayak confidently in class-0 or calm water.
Upon completion of the clinic, students will either be able to confidently roll their kayak in calm, sheltered waters or have learned knowledge and exercises to continue practising and working towards mastering the skill.
Typical Course Length
2 hours minimum.
Course Water Class
This course runs in Class-0 conditions which are described as:
Non-challenging protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings, and ready access to land-based assistance. Wind and sea state is calm to rippled (<15km/h or 8 knots).
Learn more about our water classification system.
Course Topics
Paddling Skills
- Warm-up exercises
- Wet exit
- Safe body mechanics
- Rolling progressions
- Learning aids
Knowledge
- Kayak fit and equipment
- Heritage
Course Prerequisites
- It is highly recommended that students have Basic Kayak Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge
- Students must be able to perform a controlled and calm wet exit
What's Included?
- 2 hours of instruction by a certified Paddle Canada instructor, certification upon successful completion of the course
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Sprayskirt
- Pump
- Paddle float
- PFD
- Whistle
- 15m buoyant heaving line