Whitewater skills level 2 (youth)

• Wednesday + Sunday
• Wednesday only
• Sunday only

DISCOVER THE FUN of whitewater paddling! This set of lessons is suitable for youth aged 10-14 who want to develop their whitewater paddling skills.

GOALS

The goal of this program is to train water-smart paddlers who have the skills to paddle safely on lakes and rivers, and to foster an enjoyment and appreciation for paddlesports and the outdoors.

OUTCOMES

Participants will be introduced to a variety of paddling disciplines throughout this program and develop the skills necessary to pursue paddling either at a recreational or competitive level.

Pre-requisites: Must have completed an level 1 whitewater course, Learn to Kayak Rivers camp or equivalent. Target Age Range: 10-14yrs (youth up to age 16 welcome)

Lesson schedule: Please arrive ready to paddle. 

Wednesday afternoons 4.45-6.15pm [1 hour lesson with a focus on technique and skills development]

Sunday mornings 11.30am-1.30pm [1.5 hour river runs]

Races: test your skills - Tamihi September 26th, Cookie Race October 23rd

All equipment provided (kayak, helmet, paddle, PFD, spray skirt). For our fall programs we strongly recommend you purchase a well fitted wetsuit +/- neoprene gloves for cool weather days. Safety is our #1 priority - there will be a maximum student: instructor ratio of 5:1 on the river. All river paddles are weather, skills and water-level dependent.

COST

Wednesday + Sunday [recommended]: $255

Wednesday only (7x 1 hour lessons + Cookie Race): $140

Sunday only (6 x 90 minute lessons + Cookie Race): $150 (NOTE no lesson on Sunday October 10th)

You must be a CCE Paddling Club member in good standing. If you are not yet a member, please  follow this link to register: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com

Please note that if you have already completed a summer camp with us you are already registered as a club member!

You will be given an opportunity to pay for membership when you register for this event: if you wish to pay by e-transfer please tick "other" payment option and we will send etransfer instructions.