Course Info: OPRA-0124

CourseOPRA-0124 Beginning Kayaking #2
Long TitleBeginning Whitewater Kayaking, Section #2
Term2017F
Note(s) Prerequisites Required
Co-Curricular Course
Textbook information
Meeting InfoRobert Crown CenterüRobert Crown Center POOLüRIVER on WüF from 6:30-8:00ü12:30-6:00
FacultyGlenna Alderson
Capacity6
Available2
Waitlist0
Distribution(s)
Cumulative Skill(s)
Additional Info$25 lab fee paid at beginning of course. Accepted for CEL 1 credit.
Description

This course focuses on the beginning-level paddler. Participants MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. Learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking in the pool and on local rivers. The course covers equipment choices, prudent decision-making for risk management, kayak strokes, eddy turns, ferrying, bracing, river reading, surfing, and kayak rolling. Five College students will be graded pass/fail.