This 15-hour course prepares unit leaders to operate on flat and moving water. Leaders completing Sessions I, II, and IV receive a patch and numbered card.
A trained adult with a current registration card must accompany units on all water outings for the unit to earn High Adventure Awards.
All Water Trek specific classes, known collectively as "Session IV", are held at the Fiesta Island Youth Aquatic Center on Mission Bay.
Water Trek Session IV weeknight session covers:
- Introduction to Canoeing
- Canoeing Safety
- Planning a Water Trek
- Rules and Procedures for use on the river.
Water Trek Session IV weekend sessions cover:
- Equipment-PFDs
- parts of the paddle and canoe
- Canoe Handling:
- basic canoeing strokes
- solo and tandem practice - Canoe rescue
RE-TRAINING:
Leaders must renew their Water Trek card every four years by repeating the first two meetings of Session IV.
Particulars
Fee
- $20 per participant, pre-registered (Reserve early! See additional information below.)
Prerequisites
Location
- San Diego Youth Aquatic Center on Mission Bay
Contact
- To register for class, or for more information, contact:
- Scott Bernet
Water Trek Chairman
scott@shbarch.com
Schedule
NOTE: Sessions I and II are attended by both HALTT students; classes are held at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Session IV is specific to Water Trek Training, with classes held at the Mission Bay location.
Dates
Session I — 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Session II — 8:00am to 5:00pm
Session IV — 6:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesday + 6:30am to 1:00pm Saturday & Sunday
