Resources

Instructional Videos

ROLLING

Eric Jackson's teaching progression for learning to roll.

The Forward Stroke

Maybe the most underappreciated but most important strokes in Kayaking

The Sweep Stroke

Simple directional stroke video by Aquabatics Calgary

Spin vs Carve Momentum

Next step to controlling your boat, and fundamental skill to crossing eddy lines.

LOCAL COMPANIES

AQUABATICS

Aquabatics is your go to shop for padding supplies, knowledge, and information in the area. They have been very supportive of the club over the years, and are also the location where you can get a Tatlow membership and pick up your Tatlow Key. They have been a fantastic resource for paddlers in the northwest, so check them out at their store (~5 minutes west of Smithers on Hwy 16). Check out their website here: https://smithers.aquabatics.com

RAVEN RESCUE

Raven Rescue is a full-service training, equipment, and safety service provider, here to bring out your safety and rescue savvy. Raven started out in Smithers back in 1982. Today, they have an office team based out of Smithers and an instructor team spread across Canada. Check out their website here: https://www.ravenrsm.com/

RIVER LEVELS

REAL TIME HYDROMETRIC STATIONS

For up to date water level info, refer to the Environment Canada Website for Real-Time data websites. Key gauges to be aware of are:

Bulkley River Near Smithers: https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08EE005

Telkwa River Below Tsai Creek: https://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/real_time_e.html?stn=08EE020

BC RIVER FORECAST CENTRE

Another great resource is the BC River Forecast Centre for forecasted river levels. During the spring freshet, refer to the Clever Model (http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/freshet/map_clever.html) for daily updated predictions during business days. Relevant stations are:

Bulkley River Near Smithers: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/freshet/clever/08EE005.PDF
Bulkley River at the Mouth: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/freshet/clever/99FK079.PDF
Telkwa River Below Tsai Creek: http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/freshet/clever/08EE020.PDF

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