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Kayak - Whitewater Fundamentals

Our five-session whitewater kayaking course teaches the fundamentals you’ll need to participate in this exciting sport. Start in the indoor pool, progress through flatwater and moving water onto Class II whitewater. You’ll learn basic strokes and techniques for boat control, maneuvers like eddy turns and peel outs, plus river safety and rescue skills. The course also covers river reading, personal gear, tips on outfitting your kayak and more.

Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Classroom & Pool Session: May 6 — Canoe-U Weekend May 19 & 20 — Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3

Kayak - Whitewater Fundamentals (Pool intensive + Canoe U weekend)

Are you unable to commit to both weekends of Canoe U? Do you love the smell of chlorine in the morning? Do you want to learn how to kayak in a safe and friendly environment? Than Rapids Riders has the answer for you! This year we will be offering a pool intensive Whitewater Fundamentals course as an alternative for those who would prefer to participate only in the first weekend of Canoe U. The course will consist of 5 pool sessions (must attend at least 4) and the goal of the pool sessions is to learn safety skills, the basic strokes, as well as the eskimo roll in preparation for a great weekend on the river for Canoe U.

Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Pool classes: April: Four Sundays — May 6 (5-9 pm) — Canoe U weekend: May 19 & 20

Kayak - Whitewater Refresher

The two-day kayak refresher course provides returning students a whitewater tune-up in the form of two fun-filled days to work on improving stoke effectiveness and making successful ferries, peel outs, eddy turns and S-turns on moderately challenging whitewater. The course will help build your competency and confidence for the coming season.

Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Canoe-U Weekend May 19 & 20

Kayak - Whitewater Continuum

If you feel comfortable in class II water and are ready to work on precision and boat control, this class is for you. Expect to work on attains and make Class III maneuvers on Class II water, dropping decisively into those micro eddies. River time will be geared towards improving water reading skills and preparing you to run bigger stuff. We'll also take time to identify "friendly" features and practice surfing waves, playing holes, and self-rescue [not necessarily in that order].

Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3

Kayak - Rodeo Skills

Improve your rodeo skills by learning the big moves and the skills and concepts that make the moves actually happen...

Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates:  Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3

Canoe - Whitewater Fundamentals

Our five-session comprehensive canoe course for the solo or tandem paddler serves those who simply wish to feel comfortable running an occasional Class I-II rapid, or as a first step for canoeist aspiring to paddle more difficult whitewater. We’ll start in the comfort of an indoor pool; progress through flatwater where we work on stroke fundamentals, then onto easy moving water to practice maneuvers like eddy turns and peel outs. The course also covers river reading, safety and rescue skills, what gear to take and how to properly outfit your canoe.

Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date May 6 — Canoe-U Weekend May 19 & 20 — Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3

Canoe - Moving Water Tandem and Solo

Our five-session moving water course teaches the fundamentals needed to begin or advance your canoeing fun. Start in the indoor pool, progress through flat water onto moving water. You will learn basic and compound strokes and techniques for boat control, maneuvers like eddy turns and peel outs, plus river safety and rescue. The course also covers river reading, trip planning and how to choose gear and much more.

Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date May 6 — Canoe-U Weekend May 19 & 20 — ;Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3

Canoe - Tripping

In addition to covering paddling skills and strokes on water up to Class I, this course emphasizes canoe trip planning and logistics.

Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date May 6 — Canoe-U Weekend May 19 & 20 — Graduation Weekend June 2 & 3