Aim
The River Kayak Skills Level 1 course is designed to introduce participants to the thrill of paddling whitewater. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of moving water and kayaking safety.

Upon Successful Completion
The Intermediate River Kayak Skills is certified to:

Teach the following courses:
Not Applicable

Assist and/or Apprentice (Mentorship) on the following courses:
Not Applicable

Prerequisites
River Kayak Skills Introduction to Kayaking
Basic First Aid Course is strongly recommended

Course Length
Eight (8) hours

Class Ratio
1 Instructor : 6 Participants

Location
All manoeuvres are to be performed on Class 1-2 Moving Water.

Conditions
All manoeuvres are to be performed on Class 1-2 Moving Water.

Program Overview
SAFETY

• Self Rescue
• Retrieving a swamped kayak
• Eskimo (Bow) Rescue
• Throw Bag Rescue
• Rolling
• River Signals

THEORY

• Boat Design and Construction
• Whitewater Principles
• River Reading
• Trip Planning
• Kayaking First Aid
• Paddling Etiquette
• Kayaking Resources

SKILLS

• Forward Ferry
• Eddy Turn
• S-Turn
• Front Surf
• Introductory Side-Surf
• Required Strokes