Private UAPS AQ Class II Skills Progression Weekend

AQ Outdoors has offered us a private class II skills progression weekend.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The UAPS Class II Skills Progression is a 2-day course to help paddlers progress with confidence in class II/II+ moving water.

GOALS

The aim of this program is to continue in the development of paddling skills for participants. At this stage, we are looking to have paddlers be more self-directed in performing skills in Class II whitewater and introducing basic maneuvers in straightforward Class II+ rapids. There is a strong leadership and safety component with the goal of having participants comfortable picking lines and performing rescues in Class II whitewater

OUTCOMES

After completing this course, participants coming to the program with the correct skill set can expect to be able to paddle Class II rivers as a confident and competent team member. Able to scout, choose lines, perform basic safety and rescues. After this course paddlers can also expect to know what Class II+ whitewater is like and to have a good idea of the next steps to continue to improve their personal paddling

Pre-Requisites:

• 5 - 10 days paddling Class I/II whitewater.

• Ability to perform eddy turns, ferries etc in Class I with little guidance.
• Able to complete a T-rescue and attempt a roll in flatwater

Duration

• Two days:

• • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (approx)

Location

• Saturday: Harvie Passage, Calgary
• Sunday: Harvie Passage or another location, TBD.

To book, please email info@paddleuaps.com for the secret code!