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Course
Length: Two Days
Requirements: Good
health and positive attitude & Basic knowledge of river
hydrology and hazards
Cost: $225 (lunches and
all necessary equipment provided) |
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This course
is similar to our three-day beginning kayak instruction, just fit
into two days. It is designed for the beginning kayaker who does not
have time to commit to three days and feels comfortable moving at
an accelerated pace. The goal of the course is to provide novice kayakers
with the fundamental skills to begin kayaking on Class I and II whitewater.
The course is based out of our riverside headquarters in the Columbia
River Gorge. On the first day, we will introduce students to the equipment
necessary for kayaking and assist students with equipment selection
and boat fitting. We will then spend time in the pool learning the
basics of safe boat exit and practicing the fundamentals for the Eskimo
roll progression. After the pool session, we are off to the lake to
work on the basics of kayak handling and maneuvering. The second day
of the course is spent on one of the rivers of the Columbia River
Gorge developing fundamental paddling skills. Progressing from slow
moving water to class II whitewater, we will practice basic boat handling,
eddy-turns and peel-outs, ferrying, water reading, self-rescue techniques,
and safe paddling techniques. |
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"I want to express how
genuinely impressed I was by the two day intro to white water
kayaking course at Wet Planet. Of all the instructors in all the
sports I've received instruction in over my 34 years (including
windsurfing, SCUBA, skydiving, sailing, snowboarding, rock climbing,
and mountaineering) Jonathan and Christina are the two best that
come to mind ... Thanks again, we'll definitely see you soon."
Ezra, Portland, OR
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