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Category Archives: Learning

Kayak Class Trip Report

This article is about a river kayaking class held at the Marge Cline Memorial Whitewater Park on the Fox River in Yorkville, Illinois on July 15, 2023. It helps describe what to expect within Flat Land Kayak’s whitewater training series.

Posted bydmurph31August 2, 2023Posted inclasses, Learning, SafetyTags:classes, kayak, learn, lesson, Safety, whitewaterLeave a comment on Kayak Class Trip Report

USGS Gage Height

This article describes how river gage height is measured and how it is used. This tutorial was developed from the Unites States Geological Survey blog on gage height. In this article we’ll discuss the technical facts of how gage height is measured, and also what it means to the user from a practical sense.

Posted bydmurph31June 6, 2023July 14, 2025Posted inLearning, SafetyTags:depth, gauge, gauge height, Safety, tutorial, usgsLeave a comment on USGS Gage Height

What to Wear

This article discusses required and suggested attire while participating in Flat Land training classes.

Posted bydmurph31May 5, 2023May 26, 2023Posted inclasses, equipment, Learning, requirementsTags:classes, clothing, cold water, kayak, temperature, wearLeave a comment on What to Wear

Whitewater Kayak Series

This post describes the whitewater kayaking training series. All Flat Land training courses follow the American Canoe Association (ACA) outlines and protocols for river kayaking instruction.

Posted bydmurph31May 2, 2023June 29, 2023Posted inclasses, LearningTags:classes, Illinois, kayak, learn, Rolling, Safety, whitewater, yorkville1 Comment on Whitewater Kayak Series

Recreational Kayak Series

This post describes the training series for recreational kayaking. All Flat Land training courses follow the American Canoe Association (ACA) outlines and protocols for river kayaking instruction.

Posted bydmurph31May 2, 2023May 13, 2025Posted inclasses, Learning, requirementsTags:Boy Scout, BSA, class, Fox River, Girl Scout, Illinois, kayak, learn, lesson, Merit Badge, recreation, River, Scout, yorkvilleLeave a comment on Recreational Kayak Series

Safety & Rescue Series

Safety & Rescue (SR) Course Description This post provides course descriptions of the Safety & Rescue series of training courses. These courses follow the outlines and protocols of the American Canoe Association (ACA).

Posted bydmurph31May 2, 2023May 13, 2025Posted inclasses, LearningTags:classes, kayak, learn, Rescue, Rolling, Rope, SafetyLeave a comment on Safety & Rescue Series
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