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.
The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. 1 days (8 hours) or more. Instructors may adjust the course at their discretion.
Sections of rivers rated class II-IV, where limited maneuvering in current is required to avoid obstacles. A rapid class includes rapids at the lower and upper ends of the difficulty range, designated “-“ and “+” respectively.
Tandem: 6 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor or qualified assistant, the ratio can be 12 : 2.
Solo: 5 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor or qualified assistant, the ratio can be 10 : 2.
For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.
This course may be offered by Level 5: Advanced Whitewater Canoeing ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.
The following is a general summary of course content for the Advanced Whitewater Canoeing course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location and time allowance.