PE 1681 - Whitewater Kayaking Beginners

Fall, spring. 1 credit. S-U grades only.

Prerequisite: ability to swim with comfort in deep water without a flotation aid. Course fee charged.

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This is an introductory course taught in a supportive atmosphere with a sound progression. Go from the pool, to outdoor flat water, to moving water, and finally to a whitewater weekend where you’ll be camping out and enjoy two days on the river. Learn & practice basic boat control, strokes, rescues, and rolling. Discover different river features and how to maneuver your boat across current using eddy turns, peel outs, and ferrying.