Whitewater Kayak Skills

Catalog description

This class focuses on the sport of whitewater kayaking and is taught using whitewater kayaks, which are shorter and more maneuverable than the longer recreational or touring kayaks. Instruction begins with basics and progresses to more advanced skills and techniques using drills, games and exercises leading up to, among other skills, a full Eskimo roll. Class is typically taught in the pool and covers the following skills, which are all important for river kayaking: Kayak parts, accessories and terminology, wet exits, hip snaps, paddle strokes, j-leans, Eskimo rescues and Eskimo rolls. All necessary gear and equipment is provided. Participants should be able to swim and expect to be in the water each class. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**