Adult Level 1: Basics of Boating

This introductory-level class is designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking and river safety. We will spend a full day in this course teaching the necessary skills and focusing on boosting your confidence on the water.

The class will start in the pool behind 4CRS and work on boat outfitting, wet exits, and getting a feel for the boat edges. We will progress to Lake Nighthorse to work on basic paddle strokes and paddling concepts. After lunch, we will discuss river anatomy and head to the Animas River. We will work on basic river maneuvers and continued work on paddle progression. The section we run will be water level dependent.

• Duration: 1 Saturday
• Time: 9 am- 4 pm
• Prerequisites: None
• Included: All equipment, instructors, and transportation.
• Lunch is provided
• Minium Participants: 3
• Next Progression: Adult Level 2, Private Lesson, or Roll Session