March 25 - April 01, 2023
Learn to White Water Kayak (2 days)
Vancouver Island University • 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9R 5S5 Organized by Vancouver Island UniversityAbout this event
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Description
This is a fun and exciting introduction to white white water river kayaking delivered over 2 days of instruction. We cover the following topics and skills: how to fit a river kayak, how to outfit the kayak, how to do a wet exit, basic strokes, safety considerations, river feature identification and running moving water in a kayak. Students will spend some time on easy white water to practice skills and paddle two different sections of the Nanaimo River or Cowichan River. Students should expect to carry kayaks and gear to and from the river.
ALL PARTICIPANTS 18 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FILL OUT THE WAIVER FORM BELOW. PLEASE PRINT AND BRING IT ON THE FIRST DAY YOUR TRIP.
Outdoor Rec - Minors Waiver
Activity Secondary Category
Water Based
Location
Nanaimo River
Age and Gender
Ages 17-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Learn to White Water Kayak (2 days)
C$100.00