We divide the skills of our padder into three categories:

• Novice paddlers are not beginner paddlers. They are comfortable in a canoe and around water. They may not have any river experience but have spent time in a canoe on lakes and are comfortable with basic paddling strokes. The pace on the river will be fairly relaxed and the leaders will be very involved in upgrading skills and training on the river.
• Intermediate paddlers should have spent a fair bit of time on either lakes or rivers and be comfortable around water. Although not all padders have river experience, you should have basic canoeing skills and ready to take on a new experience that could take you outside your comfort zone and into a safe and fun challenge. The leaders will be very involved in upgrading skills and training on the river. It will be expected that group members contribute to the team development of the group.
• Advanced paddlers should be ready to take on a more challenging outdoor environment that could be remote and be ready to play their part in as a team player with adaptability and good attitude important to the trip. Although extensive skills are not required, more advanced ability is important.