Req 7 — Match the Boat to the Water
7.
Do ONE of the following:
You must choose exactly one option from this requirement. Boat design matters because hull shape, outfitting, and materials all affect how a craft turns, resurfaces, carries gear, and handles hits from rocks.
Your Options
- Req 7a — Whitewater Canoe Designs: Learn how moving-water canoes vary in openness, rocker, hull shape, and intended use. This option helps canoe paddlers choose a boat that fits tandem or solo river travel.
- Req 7b — Whitewater Kayak Designs: Learn how kayaks vary by volume, length, maneuverability, and purpose. This option helps kayakers connect boat shape to river style and skill goals.
How to Choose
Choosing the right boat-design page
Pick the option that matches the craft you will actually paddle
- Canoe path: Best if you are earning Whitewater in an open canoe and need to understand canoe-specific tradeoffs like tandem space, solo control, and flotation setup.
- Kayak path: Best if you are earning Whitewater in a decked kayak and need to understand how different whitewater kayak styles behave.
- What you will gain: You will be better at selecting appropriate equipment instead of assuming every boat works for every run.