Whitewater Canoe: Class 3/4 Creeking

Big Laurel River or similar

FROM:$175.00

Months of Operation:

March-November

Duration:

8 Hrs

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 14+
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Overview & Highlights

This is for you if: You want to learn or improve upon your whitewater creeking skills on a class 3+/4 creek.

Looking to expand your boating repertoire to include the exciting world of creeking where tighter lines and steeper gradient are the name of the game? Or, maybe you're already doing some creeking but want to build on your skills. Then join our instructors as they lead you down a class 3+/4 creek working on the techniques that will help you thread your lines and get your boof on! Class includes a riverside overview session upon arrival before getting on the river. Class 3+ canoeing skills required. Age 14+. All instructors carry professional certification through the ACA.
Highlights:
  • Professional canoe instruction by certified instructors
  • Full creeking introduction and overview
  • Skill development in a supportive and appropriately challenging environment
  • Paddle trip on one of the region's beautiful class 3 /4 creeks, including Big Laurel in western NC and others
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Big Laurel River or similar

Hwy 25, Big Laurel Creek, North Carolina, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Creeking overview
    • Boats and gear
    • Group management and communication
    • Scouting and route selection
    • Body mechanics and stroke technique
    • Creek running techniques and consideration
    • Using river features to your advantage
    • Catching and exiting eddies with precision and intent
    • Managing drops
    • Managing holes
    • The joy of boofing
    • Accident prevention and safety

  • Prerequisites

    • Class 3+ or greater whitewater canoe skills
    • Very good overall health and fitness
    • Be able to wet exit and swim to shore in current in the event of a capsize
    • Participants must be willing to wear a PFD (personal flotation device) and helmet while on the water

  • Includes

    • Instruction/guiding
    • Shuttle transportation

  • What to Bring

    Whitewater canoe with float bags, paddle, PFD, helmet, drinking water, closed-toe water shoes (open-toed footwear, sandals not permitted), throw rope, suitable clothing for wear on the water (wicking, non-cotton base layers, paddle tops or drysuits as appropriate), lunch in drybag, towel, sunscreen.

  • Meeting Location

    ​​​​Specific river and meeting directions will be communicated to students prior to class.

  • Additional Information

    Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. Riverside lodging and camping is available onsite at our NOLI outpost and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground.  If the class is held in Western NC there are lodging options in Hot Springs, NC as well.

  • Testimonials

    "I had a great experience. My instructor was a very good teacher and a real nice person to boot. I am a better paddler for this and would highly recommend NOLI!! Thank you for offering this!!!"

    ~ Jim L.

Policies & Agreements

  • Terms and conditions

    I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.

  • Cancellation policy

    NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

    Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
    Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
    Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
    No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.

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