You need to provide a fly rod, reel, line and flies. A fishing license is also required for fishing the river. This course is for beginning sailors. Several on-campus sessions emphasize safety, sailing theory, navigation and rights of way. I covers the basics of swiftwater paddling.
Emphasis is upon skill development, river safety, and hazard evaluation.
Pool sessions emphasize the eskimo roll and the one-day outing focuses on swiftwater paddling techniques. Course size is restricted to 10 students. This course is designed for paddlers interested in learning how to manage river rescue situations. Topics include preparation for and prevention of rescue situations, use and care of safety and rescue equipment, self and group rescue skills and rescue of pinned watercraft. Students must provide PFD's, wetsuits, booties, hoods and gloves for the outing.