Rolling a kayak is an essential skill for any serious
paddler. It is considered the safest form of a rescue, because it
involves only one person, can be done in just a few seconds, and keeps you inside the kayak, protected from rocks, cold water and other
hazards.
The complete course consists of a 1-hour "Classroom" and a 3-hour "Pool" lesson and kayak demo.
In this 4hr class, your instructor will lead you through a
series of steps to build muscle memory, while using the proper technique
to safely and effortlessly roll the kayak upright.
Here's a few things you'll learn:
- 4 Myths to an effortless roll
- 5 preventative measures to keep you from flipping
- 7 easy drills you can practice to build muscle memory
- 3 roll variations that work with different boats & body-types, and which conditions they work best
- 7 advanced drills to take your pool roll to a reliable river "combat" roll
Although not required for the Intro to Whitewater Clinic, students who complete this class will have a more rewarding experience when pursuing more challenging water. Anyone considering class III whitewater, expedition-style sea kayaking, or leading a group of paddlers, should master this essential skill.
The class will be taught using whitewater kayaks only, although an exception will be made if you own your own sea kayak.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Kayaking (level 1) or "Level 1 (or 2) Assessment" from another ACA certified instructor is HIGHLY recommended!
Succeeding courses:
Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy 2-day Weekend (level 3)
Coastal Kayaking on Inland Waters (level 3)
Swiftwater Rescue (level 4)
Intro to Freestyle & Playboating Kayaking (level 4)
Note: Level 2 is not required for Level 3, but may be beneficial for
those wanting to start out at a slower pace, or for those simply
interested in recreational kayaking.
Meet the Instructors:
Our
instructors are our greatest assets. Each of our instructors are
certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA). Founded in 1880, and
funded largely by the US Coast Guard, the ACA is a nation-wide not for
profit organization whose role is to make paddling education and
instruction standardized and more accessible to the public. Our
instructors are certified to the highest levels, up to and including:
Level 2 Stand Up Paddling (or SUP'ing) Instructor Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor-Trainer Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor-Trainer Level 4 Whitewater Paddle Raft Instructor-Trainer Level 5 Advanced Swift Water Rescue Instructor
Instructors who work with kids are required to pass the
same background and fingerprinting checks as required by Albuquerque
Public Schools. Our instructors are also leaders in their communities, and in their professions. | ![](http://www.newmexicokayakinstruction.com/sites/default/files/inline_images/kg%20l4%20wwk%20-%202.jpg)
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Our Guarantee:
You'll
learn more in this 4-hour class than most people would learn in several
seasons of informal training. We're so confident your skills will
increase, that we'll guarantee it! If you don't feel more confident,
more in control and more excited about paddling, we'll donate your
course fees to your favorite charity, in your name!
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