Beginner
Our beginner kayaking river classes are structured into SIX progressive lessons, giving you all the skills you need to feel confident and competent on the river.
Intermediate
Intermediate paddlers have a solid flat water roll, an emerging whitewater roll, and some class III whitewater experience. Students are expected to have their own boat and equipment.
Advanced
Advanced paddlers have a solid whitewater roll and some experience on class IV rivers. We know you often serve as trip leaders with groups and friends. Work with us to expand these skills, paddle with a thriving community, and discover new rivers.
View our full calendar of programs:
Beginner Instruction
FOR ADULT PADDLERS
Our beginner kayaking lessons are structured into SIX progressive lessons, giving you all the skills you need to feel confident and competent on the river. Classes are held at River School House, Lock 6, or Anglers Inn, minutes from DC. Our program travels so that we can utilize the best section of river for the class goals.
Pool Rolling: November to April, learn to roll when it’s cold– in an indoor pool!
Private Lessons: Let us design the perfect program for you or your group!
Intermediate Kayaking
FOR ADULT PADDLERS
Intermediate paddlers have a solid flat water roll, an emerging whitewater roll, and some class III whitewater experience. Students are expected to have their own boat and equipment.
Upcoming Classes
Other Classes
Winter Slalom: Workouts Oct – March focused on proper technique to make your paddling more efficient and effective.
Private Lessons and Coaching- Customize your instruction and goals with a dedicated instructor who will help you reach your full potential.
Lower Yough Trips: Join us on the Lower Yough the last weekend of every month Customize your instruction and goals with a dedicated instructor who will help you reach your full potential.
Open Rolling: Practice your roll during the winter in an indoor pool!
Open Practice: Lock 6 on Tuesday evenings.
Training Programs
FOR STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND CONFIDENCE
Advanced
Advanced paddlers have a solid whitewater roll and some experience on class IV rivers. We know you often serve as trip leaders with groups and friends. Work with us to expand these skills, paddle with a thriving community, and discover new rivers.
Upcoming Classes:
Other Classes:
- Private Coaching– Work one on one or with your crew to set goals and get after them
- Playboating Clinics
- Advanced Moves on the Upper Yough 2022 Dates TBA
- Surf Academy with Professor Zonedogg- Fall 2022
- Trainings
- Cheat Training and Cheat Elite Paddle twice a week in March & April.
- Yough Training Registration for May 2022 Coming Soon
- Fall Training Registration opens in June for Fall 2022
- Green River Training Starts July 2022
- Trips:
- Winter Mexico Vacations
- Creeking Clinic Sundays in April. Sign up today!
- Professional Development
Races
- Seneca Showdown 5/1/22
- Savage River Race TBD
- Alseseca Race 1/8/22
