KENTUCKY’S WHITEWATER FUN

Kenneth Garner HancockCIS 100

WhitewaterKayaking

A kayak is a craft used to paddle in the rapids and turbulent or moving rivers.

River rapids are graded according to difficulty, danger or severity. Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, small drops, might require maneuvering. Class 3: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe a 3–5 ft. drop, but not much considerable danger. May require significant maneuvering. Class 4/5: Whitewater, large waves, long rapids, rocks, maybe a considerable drop, sharp maneuvers/precise maneuvering may be needed. Class 6: Dangerous Whitewater, huge waves, hazards, huge drops. Experts)

What You Will Need:

: Kayak: Average price $200-$1,000.

Paddles: $50-$100 Helmet Personal floatation

device (PDA) Appropriate clothing Transportation First aid kit Whistle

It’s a Great Way To…

Be Adventurous Enjoy the Outdoors Relax Enjoy the Peace

and Quiet Have Fun with

Friends and Family Get a Thrill

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Class II

Gasper River

Elkhorn Creek

Pitman Creek

Boone Creek

Class III

Plum Creek

Silver Creek

Barren River

Big Brushy Creek

Class IV+

Martins Fork

Russell Fork

Roaring Paunch

Cane Creek

Gasper River

http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11230.html

Location: 15 miles from Bowling Green Length: 2.75 miles

Class: II

Novice Fun

Silver Creek

http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11260.html

Location: Madison County west of RichmondLength: 6.5 miles

Class: III

Moderate Intensity

Cumberland

http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/11230.html

Location: Cumberland River near HarlanLength: 1.6 miles

Class: IV

Challenging

http://vimeo.com/9058626

Meet New Friends

http://www.bluegrasswildwater.org/

Bluegrass Wild Water Association

Informal Boating Trips and

Mentoring[Summer Party]

[Reunion][Christmas]

Monthly Club MeetingActive Electronic Forum

Pool Roll Sessions Spring Beginner's ClinicSwift Water Rescue Class

CPR ClassWilderness First Aid Class

Red River Clean-up Volunteering Team River Runner Volunteering and Support National Paddling Film Festival Volunteering

Meet Some Friends

Safety First

PFD Helmet Whistle First aid kit Water

Cell phone

Throw rope Appropriate clothing Buddy Training

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_5y7qb37GA

For More Information

http://www.americanwhitewater.orghttp://riverfacts.orghttp://www.bluegrasswildwater.org/http://www.kayakingbeginner.comhttp://www.youtube.com/user/WhitewaterPaddlingTVwww.kayaksession.comwww.outdoorplay.com

Have Some Fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEAYSibuQ-A&feature=feedwll&list=WL