Whitewater instruction is offered at our Adirondack School. All of our classes require a reservation and deposit - please contact us to make a reservation or if you have any further questions. For reservation and refund policy, please click here.
BEGINNER WHITEWATER KAYAK
$259 per person
This 2 day class is everything you need to get started in the world of whitewater. Boat design, boat fit, proper equipment, stretching, strokes, the Eskimo roll, balance, boat leans, ferries, peel outs and eddy turns. The class will focus on river dynamics, reading water, scouting rapids, river safety and communication. The class will take place on flat and moving water.
Dates: May 3-4, and June 14-15, 2008
TOTAL IMMERSION WHITEWATER KAYAK
$379 per person
A 3 day intensive class designed for aggressive beginners. The goal of this class is to take you from a beginner to a competent and confident class 2 paddler. You will also have exposure to class 3 whitewater. It will cover everything in the “Beginner Whitewater Class” with some more advanced maneuvers and plenty of time to practice in different settings.
Dates: May 24-26, 2008
ESKIMO ROLL
$69 per person
A ½ day class that will introduce you to the mysterious and often mis-understood Eskimo roll. The roll will be broken down into a series of easy to understand moves that will make it easier to practice.
Dates: July 12 (afternoon), August 9 (afternoon), and September 6 (afternoon), 2008
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Weekday $199 per day, $119 per half day and $349 per couple
Weekend $249 per day, $149 per half day and $449 per couple
Private instruction is for anyone in any craft. If you don’t fit into the advertised classes, need a rolling tune-up or can’t make an advertised date private instruction may be for you. The day can be customized to address all of your individual needs without going over material that you may already know.
Dates: available upon request; please contact us.
