YESPR 143 - Kayaking: Water Safety and Skills (Age 12-16)

Ever dreamed of kayaking Class 5 rapids in Nepal or taking on a monstrous waterfall in Chile? Long before professional kayakers learn how to go up against Mother Nature's amazing rivers, they learn the basic skills of kayaking and how to safely participate in the sport. Now you can learn the basics of Kayaking in this introduction to the sport. Get trained in First Aid and water rescue procedures. Practice your paddling techniques and other key components in the pool as you safely develop your kayaking skills using inflatable kayaks (duckies). Learn to identify nature's signs of danger and how to safely navigate a river as you put what you've learned in the classroom and pool to use on the Weber River.