Flatwater Kayaking Skills introduces paddling a river kayak on a calm lake, class 0 water. Rescue techniques at this level incorporate the use of a paddling partner and it is essential for all Introduction to Kayaking certified paddlers to travel on the water with others who have been trained in the techniques of assisted rescues.
Upon completion of the course, participants should understand basic paddle strokes, general flatwater safety and be able to paddle as part of a group in flatwater.
A minimum of 8 hours of instruction or approximately 1 day.
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).
The kayak must have sufficient buoyancy, float bag/bulkhead, to float after a wet exit.
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If you have any specific syllabus questions, please get in touch with the
River Kayak Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.
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