The American Canoe Association’s Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing course is for canoeists interested in learning the skills required to efficiently paddle on rivers with Class I and II rapids by catching smaller eddies, making sharp peel outs and effective ferries. Successful completion of the Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring course is required as a prerequisite. Participants at this level aspire to attain a higher level of canoeing skills, improve the quality of their strokes and maneuvers, and increase their river rescue knowledge. This course is appropriate for properly outfitted whitewater tandem and/or solo canoes, which will be provided. It can be taught tandem, solo, or both. The date for the course will be the weekend of October 7-8, and the venue will be a Class I/II river such as the San Marcos.
For more information, contact Susan Eda at susaneda@mac.com or visit the website for the Spring Woods Canoe Group at http://swcgpaddlers.wikifoundry.com.