COURSE DATES
1. Sunday May 6th Intro. to kayaking Level 1 SASCU Rec. Pool Don Wilcox
2. Friday June 15th Intro. to Paddle boarding Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
3. Saturday July 7th Intro. To kayaking level 1 Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
5. Sunday July 8th Level 2 kayaking Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
6. Wed July 18th Intro. To kayaking Level 1 Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
7. Sat/Sun. Aug. 11/12th Kayak camping overnight Adams Lake Neil Trouton
Courses will be taught by Neil Trouton. All courses are dependent on weather and water temperature conditions.
Introductory Level 1 Kayaking Theory:
* equipment: types of kayaks, paddles, life jackets, safety equipment, clothing
* risk assessment
* paddling resources
Skills:
* lifting a kayak
* wet exit
* assisted rescue (basic)
* strokes—forward, sweep & draw
Introductory Level 2 Kayaking
Meet at the Canoe Beach
Theory:
* types of towing systems
* extra equipment needed for a day trip
Skills:
* assisted rescue – other types
* solo rescue
* towing
* refinement of paddle strokes learned in level 1
* edging, low brace
Courses must be prepaid by cheque to SARP. Non members must include a signed waiver with payment.
Cost: (for level 1 & 2 courses)
$60.00 for members with kayaks, paddles, PDF, etc.
$75.00 for members without kayak and gear
$90.00 for non-members with kayak & gear
$110.00 for non-members without kayak & gear
