The River Kayaking course is a program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals in public, private and commercial settings. Goals are:

• Safety: To safely paddle on whitewater, perform self rescue and respond to emergencies that arise. 

• Enjoyment: To become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling. 

• Skills: To acquire the skills to safely and enjoyably paddle a kayak on whitewater.

Fundamentally, we expect that participants should have the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching ability, group management, and interpersonal skills commensurate with this level of certification prior to presenting themselves for evaluation as Instructor Candidates.