Beyond the Basics
The Bow Valley Kayak Club's "next steps" program.

This beyond basics course is scheduled for four evening sessions over two weeks:
Thursday, 3rd of July.
Tuesday, 8th of July.
Thursday, 10th of July.
Tuesday, 15th of July.


This program is for those that have the basic skills necessary to navigate easy rivers and are looking to improve their technical ability, confidence, and fun on more challenging features and different rivers.

During the sessions we will explore more parts of the river, gain confidence going through bigger waves and features, learn more about line-choice, river reading, maneuvers, rescue tactics, equipment, and teamwork. We will begin to learn how to move to anticipate as well as moving to react.

Locations are usually the bow river and the kananaskis river.
For anything we can help you with please contact: [email protected]
Or call our head coach Robbie on (587)-585-8711

This course is not suitable for beginners. The ability to navigate class 1 water, use eddies, and safely exit the boat during a capsize is necessary for safe participation.
This is a whitewater specific course done in whitewater specific kayaks. we are un-able to allow recreational type kayaks on our courses.

If you are a beginner do have a look at our "zero to hero" courses.