Program Description
Interested in learning to whitewater kayak? Join us for our 2 Day Intro to Whitewater Kayaking class. You will learn a lot of kayak basics over these two days so come ready to spend full days on the water!
No previous experience is required! This intro to whitewater kayak class on the Rogue River is designed for those of you interested in learning to kayak, or those of you interested in refining your basic skills. Perhaps you have taken a beginner kayak course before but still need to hone those basic skills. If you have little or no on-water experience and are looking to refine your technique and improve your strokes, this is the course for you!
Topics Covered:
- Gear Needed for Kayaking
- Basic River Safety
- Wet Exits (Getting out of the kayak is easier than you think!)
- Hydrology and Reading Water
- Strokes: forward, reverse, draw and sweep
- Bracing and Edging
- Maneuvering the Kayak: eddy turns, ferries, peel outs
- Swimming and self-rescue
Length: 2 Days
Prerequisites: No previous experience is required!
2024 Start Dates:
June 15th-16th
June 29th-30th
July 20th – 21st
August 10th – 11th
August 24th-25th
Includes: World-class instruction and required gear. (food and lodging not included)
Cost: $425
All prices per person are subject to a 3% Government Use and Service fee. Guide Gratuity not included in the price.
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Itinerary
Day 1:
You’ll spend the first part of the day learning the basic mechanics of whitewater kayaking. You’ll practice paddle strokes, wet exits, and basic river safety on a calm section of the river. We’ll practice the skills you learned by kayaking a short section of river in the afternoon.
Day 2:
This day will focus more on maneuvering the kayak using the paddle strokes you learned on the first day. It’s all about building your skills and progression, practice makes perfect! You’ll kayak a section of the Rogue River practicing and applying your skills to different river features.
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Additional Information
We love kayaking!
The thrill and reward of accepting the challenge of learning how to kayak in whitewater, mixed with experiencing the fun, majestic beauty, and timelessness of a wilderness river trip are the reasons people come to Sundance Kayak School.
Why Sundance? Maybe you've heard of us? Sundance Kayak School has been in business for over 50 years!