Fundamental Rolling for Touring and Self Rescue

If you would like to feel more confident out on the big water or your are in need of a bit of a rolling tune up then fundamental rolling will accomplish your goals. This is a 2 hour program running all year long that will start you from the beginning and with practice have you on your way to developing a solid kayak roll.

This course is taught outdoors at Park Lake from June - September and in the pool the remainder of the year. We will start you off right from understanding the importance of a proper fitting cockpit to making sure your muscles are warm and loose before we even get wet. Then we will get you in the water and review the basic T rescue that will lead you through all the body techniques necessary to initiate through the roll. We will begin with the importance of a good wet exit and then on to the hip flick and we are half way there. We will be concentrating on the sweep roll and understanding how, when performed correctly, can become an effortless task making you look like a seasoned veteran and saving you a great deal of expended energy in the meantime. Although the roll can look extremely easy when watching others perform this manoeuvre for some it can be accomplished in a couple of hours and for others it can take a bit more practice. Just don't be frustrated if it takes you a bit more practice as some people require more time to activate the muscle memory that will take over. Not to worry as you can join us during our next session for more practice time. (note you will be getting wet and will be asked to exit your kayak if capsize, but not to worry as our staff loves to help you through this adventure.)

This lesson will teach you a variety of advanced skills in a safe and fun approach while helping build confidence and self esteem. From here you will have the chance to advance your training with our continued education programs and establish more confidence on the water. The certified instructors at High Level Canoes and Kayaks are trained in instructing paddlers of all ages and will lead you through age related skills and drills with lots of thrills. At the same time we strive to instill upon all participants the importance of safe paddling in all water related activities.
(nose plugs can be helpfull whne learning and we always have a good stock at the store)

Prerequisite:

age 12+
good swimming skills required
real world master paddlers plus level one kayak required

Requirements:

change of clothes and towel
swimwear
preregistration and waiver
medical provisions that maybe pertinent for the staff
(all information is kept confidential)

Techniques Covered:

warming up
stretching
boat fitting
entry and exiting the water
wet exiting (flipping over in the boat an getting out)
proper paddle positioning (body, boat,blade)
bracing low and high
hip flick
T resuce
sweep roll

Provided:

all paddling gear
all water related clothing
pfd and all  safety

Cost:

$ 65.00

Registration 2012