Basic skills

Service Description

RACE PREREQUISITES: none RACE OVERVIEW Typical Course Length 8 hours of instruction (1 day). WATER CLASS RACE 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). Learn more about our water classification system. RACING TOPICS: -RE-ENTRY SKILLS Wet exit Assisted re-entries -PADDLING SKILLS Lifting and carrying a kayak Launch and landing Emptying the kayak Forward and reverse strokes Stopping Forward and reverse sweep strokes Pivots Draw stroke Low brace Edging -KNOWLEDGE: Kayak part names and outfits Paddling and safety equipment Injury prevention Sun safety Transport Canada collision regulations Navigation Risk assessment and mitigation Impact of kayakers on the environment