Be sure to e-mail/fax the kayak clinic questionnaire to us before your trip.

Download Kayak Clinic Questionnaire PDF

***STUDENTS’ PROGRESS VARIES AMONG INDIVIDUALS, THUS THE PACE OF INSTRUCTION AND COURSE MATERIAL CAN VARY***

INTRO TO KAYAKING 1-DAY*

 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS	1	2-4	5-8	9+
PRICE PER PERSON	$250	$170	$150	$130

                                                                                                                        *Lunch Included

Emphasis is on fun while learning. General course outline covers equipment orientation, principals of whitewater, general whitewater safety practices and paddling techniques. The focus is on primary paddling strokes, body mechanics and boat handling skills on a lake or calm section of water. If the class progresses well, the kayak Eskimo roll will be introduced. At the instructors’ discretion we may apply your newly acquired skills in moving water.

KAYAK BASICS 2-DAY*

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS	1	2-4	5-8	9+
PRICE PER PERSON	$500	$340	$300	$260

                                                                                                                  * No Meals Provided

Day 1 – Same as INTRO TO KAYAKING

Day 2 – Progressive learning and technically correct paddling skills are emphasized along with water reading skills. The kayak roll is introduced along with many other techniques. You will be applying, refining and trouble shooting the previous days instruction.

KAYAK FUNDAMENTALS 3-DAY*

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS	1	2-4	5-8	9+
PRICE PER PERSON	$675	$460	$405	$350

                                                                                                                  * No Meals Provided

Day 1 & 2 – Same as KAYAK BASICS 2-DAY

Day 3 – The learning curve for student kayakers is very high by the third day. Most people excel into the playful stage after the second day. We stress the importance of river reading, route selection, individual rescue and group rescues which are fundamental in promoting river running safety. Precise boat handling, proper timing, efficient paddle strokes, surfing and the kayak roll are key concepts of this course

CUSTOM KAYAK CLINICS

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!

We have the largest demand for beginner and intermediate clinics (described above) but all kayak clinics arranged through Class VI River Runners can be customized to individual needs. Most of our instructors are American Canoe Association (ACA) certified and have numerous years of teaching and paddling experience around the world. We not only love the work, we live it!

Custom clinics may include:

• Private Instruction
• Whitewater Canoe Instruction
• Multi-Day (Riverside Camping/Raft Support) Kayak Clinics
• Special Needs
• Roll Clinics