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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

Zero to Hero: Month-long program, including all six river classes, three rolling classes, and Tuesday night Open Practice! 28 hours of instruction time, plus free open practice.

Rolling on the River: Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons in summer.

Open Practice: Tuesday evenings at Lock 6, 6:15-8:15 pm. $20, Registration is required.

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.

Winter Slalom: Workouts throughout the winter focused on proper technique to make your paddling more efficient and effective.

Pool Rolling: November to April, learn to roll when it’s cold– in an indoor pool!

Intermediate Whitewater Package: 29 hours of instruction. Learn to surf, boof, and choose the right strokes to really style your runs. Weekend trip to the amazing Lower Yough and access to Open Practice nights all season.

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.

Surfing 101 

Rolling & Bracing Clinic

Intermediate Boof Clinic 

Slalom Stroke Clinics

River Running

Advanced Strokes

Advanced Maneuvers (Paddling for Efficiency)

Open Rolling: Practice your roll during the winter in an indoor pool!

Open Practice:  Lock 6 on Tuesday evenings.

Winter Workout series: Sign up for this 8 class intensive focused on keeping you in shape through the winter and building skills through slalom, attaining, downriver, and speciality clinics.

Training Programs

FOR STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND CONFIDENCE

Cheat Lite

Cheat Training

Yough Lite 

Fall Training

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.

Races