Women & Gender Diverse Whitewater Kayaking Program (16+)
Designed and taught by women & non-binary paddlers for women and non-binary people interested in trying whitewater kayaking or continue to improve their paddling abilities.This beginner programs focuses on fundamental technical and safety skills of whitewater kayaking. Weekly sessions will be on Wednesday nights from 630-9PM on the Yukon River in Whitehorse culminating with a day trip on the Takhini River.
YCKC provides kayaks, paddles and all the necessary personal safety equipment. Participants are responsible for their own warm clothing layers.
Start Date (pool): Friday May 9th (8-10pm)
Yukon River Start Date: Wednesday May 28th (6:30-9pm)
River End Date: Wednesday June 25th
Takhini River Trip: Saturday July 5th (all day)
After completion of the course, participants are invited (and encouraged!) to join weekly beginner drop-ins on the Yukon River. Every Tuesday - 6:30-9pm from July 8th until the weather decides it's over!
Price: $300*
Online registration opens Saturday March 1st at 9am
Check out the Calendar Tab for more details on dates.
If you have any questions please email Erik @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
*all participants must have an active 25/26 YCKC membership