The Advanced Whitewater Canoeing course is for canoeists interested in fine tuning their comprehensive skills in a class III-IIV whitewater environment. The course will focus on advanced boat control, precise maneuvers in whitewater, river reading, and river running strategies. Understanding complex river environments and exhibiting good judgment are important aspects of this course. This course is appropriate for properly outfitted whitewater tandem and/or solo canoes. It can be taught tandem, solo, or both.
One day (8 hours) minimum
Moving water on rivers up to and including class III-IV sections. A rapid class includes rapids at the lower and upper ends of the difficulty range, designated “-“ and “+” respectively.
Tandem: 4 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor, the ratio can be 8 : 2. The maximum number of participants permitted is 8.
Solo: 3 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor, the ratio can be 6 : 2. The maximum number of participants permitted is 6.
For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.
This assessment course may be offered by Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Canoeing ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.
The sequence of assessment should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location, time allowance, and craft being used. Participants must be able to perform all strokes, maneuvers, rescues, and skills in the appropriate venue. In addition, the participant must demonstrate the appropriate level of knowledge for this level of skill assessment.