This course is intended to provide the minimum skills and training necessary for an adult leader with basic paddling skills, to safely lead a trip for participants with adequate paddling skills, on a day trip, on moving water.
The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. Two days (16 hours) or more.
For Level 3: Sections of rivers rated up to and including class I-II, where limited maneuvering in current is required to avoid obstacles.
For Level 4: Sections of rivers rated up to and including class II-III, where 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.
5 Participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional qualified assistant, the ratio can be 10 : 2.
For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.
This course may be offered by:
All Instructors must operate within the venue corresponding to their level of certification.
The following is a general summary of course content for the River Kayak Trip Leading Skills Course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location and time allowance.
Day One Classroom and on shore discussion depending on locale, etc.