This course is designed to develop skills at the novice white water kayaking level. Students are educated in safety issues as well as equipment design and use. Instruction is provided in flat water techniques, progressing into gentle whitewater and river running procedures. This course prepares the student to safely progress to grade three whitewater and covers theoretical knowledge and practical application of whitewater kayaking skills.
MAST-167 - Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking
Minimum Credits: 2
Length: 50 hours
Prerequisites: MAST 145 Whitewater Raft Guide Training 1
Delivery Method:
On-campus
Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/MAST167.pdf