RICKA Whitewater School

Whitewater Paddling

The RICKA Whitewater Group will be holding a Class II Whitewater Kayak School on August 16 and 17, 2008. The course will be taught by ACA certified whitewater instructor Mike Rock and will be free for qualified RICKA members.

In this course, participants will refine the techniques needed to paddle in class II whitewater. After a review of the basic strokes on flatwater, we will head to the river to work on eddy turns, peel-outs and ferries. We will also cover river reading and basic river safety.

To participate in this course you must be a current RICKA member. This is an intermediate class II whitewater course and is not for beginner paddlers - previous class II experience is required. The course is also open to experienced whitewater paddlers looking to refresh their skills.

Participants must provide their own equipment including a whitewater kayak, sprayskirt and helmet. Recreational kayaks are not allowed in this class. The club may be able to arrange for a limited number of participants to borrow the necessary equipment.

Registration

If you are interested in this course, please complete the application that follows. Once received, we will contact you with additional information. Please answer all questions.

Name
Address
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
RICKA Member	Yes No
Do you own a whitewater kayak	Yes No
Kayak(Make, model and length)
Rate your swimming ability	Nonswimmer Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Previous class II experience (Rivers you have paddled, strokes and maneuvers you can execute)
Emergency Contact (Name and phone number)
Do you have any allergies? (Bees, medicines, etc.)
Any other medical conditions we should know about?
Any additional comments or concerns?

Additional Information

Please contact Erik Eckilson eckilson@cox.net 401-765-1741 for additional information.

Click here for pictures from last year's whitewater school.