Learn to Walk Before You Run
The first step in building kayaking confidence is learning the Eskimo roll. This 2 hour evening clinic focuses on rolling, the basics of equipment use and paddle strokes, plus a primer on boating safety.
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| Beginner Intro Class I - II |
Fasten Your Spray Skirt and Get Ready to Get Wet!
Our kayak school follows a 'total immersion' philosophy of whitewater kayaking, therefore time will be spent, at either the put-in eddy at the river, or on our private lake, learning the basics of rolling. Next you will hit those Class II rapids of the Upper New for eddy catching and comprehensive basic skills instruction.
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| Novice Paddler Class II - III |
Dial It Up a Notch
Are your abilities more than that of a beginner,
yet still not quite a solid Class III paddler?
Had a roll class or you've paddled a rec-kayak for years?
Expand your fledgling skills on the Upper New, Cherry River, or even the transitional Middle New River Gorge. Our expert instructors will emphasize basic paddle strokes and techniques, eddy hopping, ferrying, and river reading.
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| Intermediate Paddler Class III |
There's No Place Like...West Virginia Whitewater
Already have a solid whitewater roll in Class II and a good chance in Class III? Put those intermediate skills to the test. Better your river reading and running, eddy catching and overall technique, while expanding your paddling horizons to include wave surfing!
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| Intermediate Paddler Class III - IV |
Aw Yeah!
Hooked on kayaking? Have a solid Class III roll but are chomping at the bit to breakthrough to Class IV? In this clinic we focus on advanced paddling strokes and technique while strengthening your basic skills. as well as faster, steeper surfing, introductory slot moves and refining eddy catching and peelouts.
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| Rapid Funyaks |
Think of it as Kayaking With Floaties!
Learn all about whitewater kayaking without the pressure of learning to roll. Solo-paddle West Virginia and
feel the force of the New River Gorge or Gauley river in our revolutionary AIRE IK Force inflatable kayaks!
These self-bailing, highly maneuverable funyaks enable you to learn paddle strokes, eddy catching, peel-outs, surfing and more – all the joys of whitewater kayaking without the pressure of learning that Eskimo roll your first time out.
Many kayakers started out in funyaks, you can too!
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Our Intermediate Learning Backdrop:
The Middle Gauley, Middle New River Gorge, Cranberry,
or Middle Meadow to name a few?
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