The initial emphasis is on developing self-rescue skills. Participants should be in good physical condition, and should be good swimmers. We spend a lot of time in the water, so wetsuits are recommended. Cabin accomodation and deluxe food package available. It is a two-day class with four hours of classroom presentation.
Students develop skill competency during a night river rescue simulation.
Participants should be in good physical condition, and should be good swimmers. We spend a lot of time in the water, so wetsuits are recommended. Cabin accomodation and deluxe food package available. PaddleFoot's Moving Water level 1 provides an introduction to canoeing in rapids for those with little or no experience in whitewater. Emphasis is on tandem canoeing skills, understanding whitewater principles and safety.