Our goal is to build a
group of beginner/Intermediate level paddlers who are interested in
challenging themselves in the exciting sport of Whitewater Kayaking.Meeting on Tuesday
evenings starting June 2, 2011
The YCKC Whitewater Kayaking Gang does
not teach whitewater kayaking, but we do have a small group of
dedicated volunteers and some loaner kayaks and gear that enable us
to create an opportunity for beginner kayakers (or kayakers returning
to the sport) to get involved in whitewater kayaking and share an
exciting summer of paddling Yukon rivers.
We will be networking, practicing
skills, carpooling and generally supporting each other in having a
great summer of paddling. The group will start out in the Yukon
River and for the more adventuresome paddlers will progress onto more
complex rivers.
Who is this for?
To get started in this group, each
participant will be required to come to the group with a good
understanding of what whitewater kayaking entails as far as risks
involved and skills needed (you do not need to be a skilled kayaker
but you do need to understand what you are getting into). Some of
the knowledge and skills that the facilitators will be looking for
are:
Knowledge and understanding of the
boats and gear.
Knowledge and understanding of the
personal safety gear required.
Knowledge of risks and
responsibilities on the river.
Knowledge of the terminology of
the river and its features.
Basic swimming skills in the river
Basic experience in a kayak in
moving water.
An adventuresome attitude and a
big smile when you are all wet!!!!
For someone just wanting to start
whitewater kayaking this may seem like a daunting list but don’t
despair! As stated earlier the YCKC does not teach kayaking but
there are businesses in town who offer a very comprehensive beginner
kayaking course that will cover all your basics and you will be
introduced to some great skills that you can practice when you join
the YCKC Whitewater kayakers. (Tatshenshini Expediting is offering
a beginner whitewater kayaking courses check them out at
www.tatshenshiniyukon.com)
If you feel you have the basics already
and want to give it a go, talk with the facilitators about your
paddling experience as we need to be sure of where you are at before
we send you out into the raging rapids!!!
For more information
contact: Vernon Beebe at oliver.beebe@northwestel.net
Phone: 633-2297
