Whitewater Kayaking

Catalog description

This class is designed for students with little or no whitewater kayaking experience to develop basic kayaking skills and help them become proficient paddlers. Topics will include whitewater safety, equipment use and care, paddle strokes and river running techniques, basic rescue techniques, kayak navigation, basic hydrology, and trip planning. Participate in one required weekend field trip. Additional charge assessed for the field trip. Refer to the online schedule of classes for the current charge. Students must pass swim test to participate in course.