2-Day Intro to Whitewater (Weekend)
- Wet exit
- Proper posture and balance
- Bracing Skills
- How to turn a kayak
- How to paddle straight
- Correction or Steering strokes
- Eskimo Roll
On the second day of the two-day class, we paddle on the Lehigh River near Jim Thorpe for 4-8 miles. When we first hit the water, we review everything you learned the day before—just in case you forgot something (we expect you will!) The rapids in which you will paddle are easy, but real. This is the perfect environment in which to hone your new skills. We’ll show you the basic moves required to have fun on rivers, and negotiate them wisely. These maneuvers have cool names like:
- Peel Outs
- Eddy Turns
- Ferrying
- Surfing
- Carving Turns
- Ruddering
On the river, we work on the art of making your kayak do what you want it to do! Carving turns, paddling in a straight line, reading rapids, and understanding the features present in every river – among lots of other skills. Every stroke, skill, and maneuver is taught in the same manner—demonstration, breakdown, practice—and always with the support of your attentive instructors.
Held every weekend May through October
$269 + local fees
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