PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE TAKES PLACE OVER 2 DAYS: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7 AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 8. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

If you are an Upper-Beginner / Early-Intermediate paddler interested in moving into dynamic water
conditions, consider joining this three-part clinic series.

Part One
A two-hour Zoom-based instructional session presenting theory topics important for learning how to paddle in dynamic water. Topics will include: safety in currents, accessing and understanding current forecasts, observing and understanding current dynamics on the water, kayak fit, edging versus leaning, bracing, eddies, ferrying, and entering and exiting current.

Part Two
A two-hour pool session to learn and to practise balancing, edging, leg drive, hip flick, low and high-bracing, sculling for support, and to review and reinforce safety in currents as well as wet-exit and re-entry techniques in a non-intimidating warm-water environment.

Part Three
We move outside onto the water to put into action the things we learned on Zoom and in the pool. This will be a three to four hour session at Tillicum-Gorge, where we can first practice skills in flat water, and then move into dynamic water as we watch the Tillicum current build. The focus will be on safety.

Dates and Times
Zoom Theory: 13:00 to 15:00, Sunday February 7, 2021
Pool Session: Crystal Pool, 18:30 to 20:30, Sunday February 7, 2021
On-Water Session: Banfield Park, 13:00 to 17:00, Monday February 8, 2021

Instructor / Student Ratio
The Instructor is Willi Fast (Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor, Level 3 Skills). To meet SISKA COVID guidelines, the number of Students is limited to five. Register early!

Eligibility Pre-Requisites
Students should have Paddle Canada Level 1 certification, be comfortable with open water capsize, wet exit and re-entry, and have a desire to learn and practice paddling in dynamic water. With confirmation from the Instructor, an equivalent combination of demonstrated skills and experience may be accepted.

Payment options

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