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KAYAK LEVEL l - RIVER COURSE OUTLINE


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactorily completed Basic Kayaking Course or equivalent paddling experience.

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO HAVE ARRANGED FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY COMPLETE THE COURSE:

  • Paddling dress - wet suit or dry suit is essential. YOU GET WET!! and the water is usually cold! (rental available at local dive shops).
     

  • Kayak, paddle, spray skirt & floatation will be supplied by E.E.O.
     

  • Helmet (hockey helmet is acceptable).
     

  • Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
     

  • Tent, cookware, food etc. Students are responsible for all their own personal camping supplies.
     

  • House keeping units are also available in the area or you can camp near the "Ruins" on the river near the course location.

 

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE:
Be ready to paddle at 9:00 a.m. If course is held at Terra Nova River, most students travel to the river on Friday evening and camp overnight.

9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon: FLATWATER SESSION
Review of strokes (forward stroke, forward and reverse sweep, stop, low brace, high brace, draw, roll or wet exits).

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Use and deployment of throw ropes and accompanying safety procedures.

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.: RIVER SESSION (Class I rapids)
Practice ferries, back ferries, eddy turns, S-turns, reading white water, capsizes and rescues.

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Supper.

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.:  LECTURE: Video critique of each paddler.
NOTE: Video will be shown at a cabin near course location. Exact locations will be announced at the beginning of the course.


DAY TWO:

7:30 a.m.: Rise for breakfast.

9:00 - 12:00 Noon: RIVER SESSION (Class II rapids)
Practice ferries, back ferries, eddy turns reading white water (waves, holes, hydraulics) S-turns, riding small holes and rescues.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch.

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Running small ledges and shutes, surfing waves and playing in larger holes (participation optional).

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Individual evaluation of each student by instructor.

3:00 p.m.: Break camp and return home.


Eastern Edge Outfitters Ltd. 
95 St. Thomas Line
Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada, A1L 2P9
Phone: (709) 782-KYAK (5925)
Fax: (709) 773-2201 / e-mail: kayakjim@nfld.com