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Whitewater Policy

Please Note: These Guidelines may be modified at any time.Check with the Equipment Manager for latest information.
ANYBODY CAN HAVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT: THIS INCLUDES PFDS AND HELMETS.
For the purpose of checking out gear, we divide all boaters into three categories:

Novice: (must have Advanced Paddler supervision to check out kayak)

  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Minimum Experience
  • Demonstrate Wet Exit in a Kayak
  • Must Paddle With "Advanced Paddler" on 1:1 ratio
              -or-
  • ​Participate in Official Course of Another Established Organization

Intermediate: (can check out kayak without supervision)

  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Demonstrated Novice Skill
  • Demonstrated River Roll 2/3 Times
  • White Water 101 Course or Equivalent
  • Pass "River Knowledge" Approved by Advanced Paddler
    • "River Knowledge" Skills
      • Catch Eddies
      • Self Rescue
      • Ability to Ferry
      • Ability to Read Water
      • River Signals
      • River Etiquette​

​Advanced Paddler:


  • UCMC Member in Good Standing
  • Demonstrated Intermediate Skills
  • Demonstrated Class III Ability
  • Demonstrated Rescue Training
  • Demonstrated Trip Organization and Support Ability
  • Responsible to Communicate with Gear Manager on Outgoing Trip Lists
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