C Current Before Ego
River skills begin before the put-in.

Whitewater Kayaking First-Trip Checklist

Plan a first whitewater kayaking trip through qualified instruction on Class I–II water on the International Scale of River Difficulty.

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Safety Skills

What to Do If You Swim in Whitewater

If you unexpectedly swim in whitewater, keep your personal flotation device on, get your face clear of the water, control your breathing, and follow the…

7 min · 2026-07-19

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Trip Planning

Trip Planning

Route research, local rules, water and weather checks, group plans, clothing, equipment, and clear decisions to walk away.

Safety Skills

Safety Skills

Plain-language introductions to whitewater hazards and responses that must be learned and practised with qualified instruction.