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This clinic is designed for tandem and solo paddlers who have completed the Basic Flatwater canoe clinic and can demonstrate competence in basic flatwater paddling. It may also be used as a refresher for those who already paddle slow rivers or white water. Prerequisite is Basic Flatwater, or equivalent training.
Session outline
This full day clinic will meet at an appropriate river for a dry land lecture
followed by practical paddling instruction in the water.
- Session objective
- Clinic participants to gain an understanding and basic skill level in moving water paddling, building on the skills learned in basic flatwater clinic.
- Topics Covered
- Safety
- Equipment
- Signals
- Knowledge And Skill
- Communication
- Swimming In Rapids
- Reading Rapids
- River Grading
- Hazards
- Paddling Positions
- Embarking
- Disembarking
- Trim
- Current Differential
- Eddy Turns
- Forward Ferry
- Back Ferry
- S Ferry
- "Setting"
- Recommended Viewing
- Path of the Paddle
- Recommended Reading
- "Path of the Paddle" - Bill Mason
- "Song of the Paddle" - Bill Mason
- "River Rescue" - Les Bechdel and Slim Ray
Equipment
Those taking the clinic are required to supply their own equipment.
- Equipment Needed
- Canoe
- Paddles including spare
- Extra Floatation (float bags or inner tubes)
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
- Whistle
- Bailer with string
- Spare Clothing in water proof container
- Wet suit and booties are recommended
Transportation & Food
Participants will be responsible for their own transportation
and meals for all sessions.
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