Quick Details
In this half-day class, we’ll cover the necessities of river paddling, including river safety, an overview of river hydrology, capsizes and re-entry, paddle strokes, boat handling and maneuvering, and how to avoid common injuries.
This course takes place on Class I-III whitewater and is designed for beginning paddlers who have a desire to safely navigate and enjoy Class II rivers.
We keep our courses small with a high instructor to student ratio. Class size is generally 6-12 students. There is a minimum of 3 participants to run a trip. Please call for private lesson options if you have less than 3 in your group.
This course is a pre-requisite for our Skykomish River Inflatable Kayak Trips.
Course Equivalent: American Canoe Association (ACA) River Kayaking (Level 3)
Additional Instruction and Paddling Opportunities
This course is a pre-requisite for participating in our Main Skykomish Inflatable Kayak Trip and is a great preface to hardshell kayaking.
River Rating
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Whether you’re an aspiring whitewater or flat-water paddler, learning how to right yourself when you turn your boat over will give you the confidence you need to go to the next level!
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