The University of Idaho swim center is partnering with the Outdoor Program to provide whitewater kayaking clinics for students, staff, faculty and community members interested in learning more about the sport.
On Wednesday evening, the swim center hosted an Intro to Whitewater Kayaking clinic where future kayakers could learn the basics of traversing the rushing rapids common in the Pacific Northwest. Another advanced clinic will take place next Wednesday, with a deadline to register by Tuesday.
Attendees learned about skills specifically related to whitewater kayaking, such as how to avoid capsizing your kayak in faster waters, how to right the kayak after it has flipped as well as how to spot and avoid shallow areas in whitewater rapids so kayakers don’t end up with a damaged vessel.