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Introduction to Kayaking (level 1) is a 4-hour clinic teaching you the essential skills needed to paddle Touring, Sea Kayaks or recreational kayaks in flat water. For those interested in the Level 3 Introduction to Expedition kayaking, these strokes, rescues, concepts and maneuvers should be introduced and refined on flatwater before moving out to open water. For those interested in recreational kayaking on easy rivers and small lakes, this introductory course will provide you with a solid foundation of strokes and rescues.

Here's a few things you'll learn:

Introduction to Kayaking (level 1) is a 4-hour clinic teaching you the essential skills needed to paddle whitewater or recreational kayaks in flat water.  For those interested in whitewater kayaking, these strokes, rescues, concepts and maneuvers should be introduced and refined on flatwater before moving out to whitewater. For those interested in recreational kayaking on easy rivers and small lakes, this introductory course will provide you with a solid foundation of strokes and rescues.

Here's a few things you'll learn:

Introduction to Kayaking (level 1) is a 4-hour clinic teaching you the basic skills needed to paddle any type of kayak. This includes sit on tops, recreational, touring, whitewater and inflatable kayaks.

Accident reports studied by the American Canoe Association indicate the vicitms had little or no formal training in kayaking.  70 % of all accidents happen on flat water, with no current.  It appears that the simplicity of the design is often misinterpreted as an indication that the boats are simple to operate and inherently safe.  Most victims probably would not consider themselves as a "kayaker" and therefore do not seek out kayaking-specific instruction, such as how to do smooth and controlled wet exits, simple rescues that anyone can perform, reading the river or dressing appropriately for kayaking.