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Learn safety tips for whitewater river kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn what basic information you should know before you begin your whitewater kayaking tri. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about certain river features to help with whitewater kayaking trips. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about the different types of river classifications and what they mean. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn the effects of high water levels for whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about the importance of groups when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about river and paddle signals when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn how to do an equipment check when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn how to rescue yourself if you tip over when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about rolling in a kayak. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn how to get away from an object using the current. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn how to help your friends if they have to swim to shore. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn how to rescue someone's capsized boat when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn what rescue equipment you should take with you when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn the proper river etiquette when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Learn about scouting a river when whitewater kayaking. This video clip series will discuss and teach you some valuable maneuvers you might need the next time you're on the water.
Who can say when kayaking officially emerged? It has existed, in some degree, since the beginning of human history. However, while ancient kayaking focused fundamentally on necessity, today's kayakers enjoy the recreational enjoyment that the sport provides. People from all over the world participate in kayaking, and the popularity has only increased. Among the many types of kayaking, whitewater kayaking has taken the experience to a whole other level. While some individuals choose the gentle coast of calm water, others enjoy the rush of fast-paced, dangerous water. Regardless of your own level of bravery, kayaking is a sport that can adapt to everyone's needs. You have the ability to control how much or how little adventure you want to take on.
Even though kayaking is a sport that almost everyone can do, you should not jump into the water right away. It is important to know some basic safety tips and procedures. By learning some basic safety moves, you will be better able to help yourself if the situation arises. Let Janet Burnett Cowie show you how you can prepare for your whitewater adventure in this free video series. She will show you how to roll and broach your kayak. Janet offers tips for understanding river signals and classifications. Janet also illustrates the safety equipment you should have when whitewater kayaking. So, start learning about river safety, and start your own kayaking adventure today!
Janet Burnett Cowie Janet Burnett Cowie is the Director of Instruction Programs at Zoar Outdoor. Since 1996, Janet's people skills and infectious enthusiasm have helped grow the instruction program to become one of the premier kayak schools in the country. Janet has been paddling and teaching since 1982 and is an ACA Swiftwater Rescue instructor, tandem/solo canoe instructor and ACA whitewater kayak instructor trainer educator. Janet helped to organize the first Whitewater symposium at Zoar Outdoor in 2003 and continues to be involved with the Whitewater Symposium. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. Zoar Outdoor, was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to expert.dkdk
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