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beginner kayaking

Nov 08 2023

Zero to Hero

This 30 hour, all-in-one-month program provides you with everything you need to take you from Zero to Hero!

Duration

30 hours over 8 lessons

About

You will gain a solid foundation of paddling skills, safety training, and experience with river running. There is no other program like it.

Includes:
All 6 beginner river classes
3 rolling classes
Access to our Tuesday night practice sessions during your Zero to Hero month!

Written by Colleen Moriarty · Tagged: beginner kayaking

Nov 08 2023

Whitewater Kayak Level 1: Introduction

Welcome to your beginner introduction to kayaking on the Potomac River- no experience necessary, no stress in sight!

Duration

2 hours

About

Our goal for this 2 hour program is to get you excited about paddling and spending time on the river! We will introduce you to and get you fitted in the necessary paddling gear. Once out on the water, students will learn simple forward and backwards strokes as well as basic kayak maneuvers. Our experienced instructors will make sure you are comfortable out on the water. We will cruise around, keeping our eyes out for any wildlife that maybe flying overhead or on the water. By the end of the class students will be ready to take the Level 2 class.

In this introductory class students will be fitted for a whitewater kayak. Our whitewater kayaks are hardshell with an enclosed cockpit like the Jackson Antix or Liquid Logic Remix. This class is designed for first time kayakers and is also taken at the start of our Zero to Hero Progressive Learning Package. Any student signed up for 3 or more classes is welcome to join our Tuesday night Open Practice sessions. See You On The River (SYOTR)!

Written by Colleen Moriarty · Tagged: beginner kayaking, learn to kayak

Sep 02 2023

Zero to Hero (beginner kayak progression)

September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This 30 hour, all-in-one-month program provides you with everything you need to take you from Zero to Hero!

Duration

30 hours over 8 lessons

About

You will gain a solid foundation of paddling skills, safety training, and experience with river running. There is no other kayaking program like this.
Includes:
All 6 beginner river classes
3 rolling classes
Access to our Tuesday night practice sessions during your Zero to Hero month!

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Details

  • Date: September 9, 2023
  • Time:
    9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Cost: $950
  • Event Category: Calleva River School
  • Event Tags:beginner kayaking, learn to kayak, zero to hero

Organizer

  • River School
  • Phone 301 216 1248
  • Email riverschool@calleva.org

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10790 Macarthur Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854 United States
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Written by Steven McKone · Tagged: beginner kayaking, learn to kayak, zero to hero

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