Whitewater Canoe: Intro to Whitewater Canoeing

Lower Nolichucky River or similar

FROM:$175.00

Months of Operation:

April-October

Duration:

8 Hrs

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 10+
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Overview & Highlights

For most of us canoeing conjures up images of relaxing days spent on lazy rivers - which we readily admit is great! But do you know that canoeing whitewater is a ton of fun and, with the right instruction, you may find yourself having the thrill of a lifetime and leave having been bit by the whitewater canoeing bug?

This one-day introductory course allows you to do just that! Participants will first be introduced to boats, equipment and safety considerations and will be properly outfitted to a canoe, life jacket (PFD), paddle and helmet. We will then take it to the water to practice the fundamentals, strokes and river maneuvers that will help you safely enjoy a mild whitewater river trip on the class I-II section of the beautiful Tuckasegee River in WNC or Nolichucky River in Northeast TN. No experience required and all equipment provided. Age 10+. All instructors carry professional certification through the ACA.

Note: Our beginner-level whitewater canoe classes are done primarily by request. Contact us for more information and to schedule a date that works for you.
Highlights:
  • Professional, fun whitewater canoe instruction by certified instructors
  • Introduction to whitewater canoeing 
  • Fundamentals and skills development 
  • Paddle trip on the beautiful, beginner friendly lower Nolichucky River
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Lower Nolichucky River or similar

4 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Accident prevention and safety
    • Boat and equipment overview
    • How to carry, launch and load your canoe
    • Paddling fundamentals
    • Basic paddling strokes
    • Basic river maneuvers
    • Basic river reading
    • Whitewater canoe trip on class 1-2 river
    • FUN!

  • Prerequisites

    • Good overall health and fitness
    • Comfortable on moving water
    • Be able to enter, exit and paddle a canoe without assistance 
    • Be able to swim to shore in the event of a capsize
    • Participants must be willing to wear a PFD (personal flotation device) and helmet while on the water

  • Includes

    • Whitewater canoe instruction
    • Whitewater canoe
    • Helmet
    • Paddle
    • Lifejacket
    • Float bags
    • Drybag 

  • What to Bring

    Swim shorts, towel, sunscreen, closed-toe water shoes (open-toe footwear, sandals not permitted), wicking-type shirt for wear on the water (no cotton), drinking water or sports drink, bagged lunch

  • Meeting Location

    Directions will be sent out separately.

  • Additional Information

    Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. If held on the Tuckasegee, there are lodging options nearby in Dillsboro and Sylva. If held on the Nolichucky, riverside lodging and camping are available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft .

  • 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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