Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0124 - Beg. Kayaking #2

This course focuses on the beginning level paddler. Participants MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. Learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking in the pool and on local rivers. The course covers: equipment choices, prudent decision making for risk management, kayak strokes, eddy turns, ferrying, bracing, river reading, surfing and kayak rolling. A $25 lab fee is to be paid at the beginning of the course. Class will meet Wednesdays in the pool from 6:30PM - 8:00PM and Fridays on the river from 12:30 - 6:00PM (weather and river levels permitting). 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

$25 lab fee to be paid at start of class. Accepted for CEL 1 credit.