Courses 2008

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Canoe level 1

Introduction to Canoeing
Moving Water— Level I

Course includes:

Introduction to canoeing and a review of equipment. Instruction covers basic canoe strokes on lakes and rivers, river reading, ferrying and basic river rescue techniques, river travel, stroke improvement, running rapids and safety. Course provides you with the necessary skills to safely maneuver through Class II rapids.

Dates

1st course: May 2,3 & 4
2nd course: May 9,10 & 11
3rd course: May 16, 17 & 18

Schedule

Friday Evening: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Schwatka Lake Road
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Yukon River
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Takhini River

$165 per person*

Includes:

All equipment.

Canoe level 2

Advanced Canoeing.

This course is designed for people with some river paddling experience. We will paddle grade II rivers in solo or tandem canoes. A campout may be involved. Participants should be prepared to swim. Instruction covers basic canoe strokes on lakes, river reading, canoe strokes on rivers, ferrying and rescues, river travel, stroke improvement, running rapids and safety. Course provides you with the necessary skills to safely maneuver through Class III rapids.

Dates

1st course: May 23, 24 and 25th
2nd course: May 30, 31 and June 1st

Schedule

Friday Evening: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. City Intake
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Takhini River
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Kathleen River

$205 per person*

Includes:

All equipment.

Kayaking

Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking.

This course will give you the necessary skills to safely maneuver through Class II rapids.

Dates

1st course: Evenings: May 28, 29; Day: May 31 and June 1st
2nd course: Evenings: June 4 and 5; Day June 7 and 8

Schedule

First Evening: meet at Chadburn Lake. A basic introduction to equipment and kayaking strokes.
Second Evening: practice rolling and bracing techniques.
First day: introduction to the river, reading current and basic strokes.
Second day: paddle on the Takhini River practicing basic strokes, stroke improvement, river reading, running rapids and river safety.

$205 per person*

Includes:

Kayak, wetsuit, helmet, personal flotation device, etc..

Raft Guide Training

Instructor: Bob Daffe or Kevin Daffe.

Course content includes practical training for raft guides including oar and paddle instruction. River rescue, boat handling, and other practical rafting skills. Course will meet federal requirements.

Course location will be established due to Water levels: Liard or Tatshenshini rivers

Dates

1st course: May 30, 31 and June 1st (full days)
2nd course: June 11/12 evenings & 14 and 15 full days

Includes:

$240 per person*

All equipment.

River Rescue

Rescue 3 International: Swiftwater Rescue Technician level I

Instructor: Bob Daffe/ Kevin Daffe

Rescue 3 International teaches the newest river rescue techniques from the experts. If you require your River Rescue Certificate for guiding purposes, this fully certified program is taught by well-know and respected boaters.

Dates

1st course: May 27, 28 & 29(Full Days) In Whitehorse, Yukon River
2nd course: June 3, 4 & 5 (Full Days) In Whitehorse, Yukon River
3rd course: June 10/11/12 Evenings in Whitehorse & 14/15 Weekend on the Tatshenshini

4th course: July 28th, 29th and 30th (Full Days) in Whitehorse, Yukon River.

Includes:

$420 per person*

Equipment and wetsuits included.

* Prices are subject to change without notice. 5% GST applicable to all prices.