Whitewater Kayak: Spring Tune-Up - Class 2/2+

USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River

FROM:$150.00

Months of Operation:

March-April

Duration:

7 Hrs

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 10+
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Overview & Highlights

This is for you if: You are a class 2 or greater boater and want to revisit sound fundamentals and technique to quickly ramp up to top form.

If you're like many of us, we emerge from the cold months feeling a little rusty and it can take a while before we feel like we return to top form. Jump start the process and join us for our comprehensive and fun Class 2/2+ Spring Tune-up. After a review of fundamentals and strokes to revisit solid technique and loosen those torsos up, we'll spend the majority of the day on one of the area's class 2/2+ rivers working on the river running skills that serve as a paddler's bread and butter.

Have an area giving you trouble or one you'd simply like to address? We'll add that in too and help you finish the day feeling energized and confident as you jump into another fantastic paddling season!

And if you've already been paddling through the winter this class is a great way to take your paddling up a notch as well. For experienced whitewater kayakers with class 2 or greater skills. All instructors carry professional certification through the ACA.

Students are expected to bring their own boat and gear but are welcome to try one of our kayaks if they would like.
Highlights:
  • Professional, fun kayak instruction by certified instructors
  • Full review of fundamentals, strokes and river moves
  • Further development of fundamentals and skills in a supportive and appropriately challenging environment
  • Paddle trip on the beautiful lower Nolichucky River (class 2/2+)
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USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River

2 Jones Branch Rd, Erwin, TN 37650, USA

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites

    • Previous experience in a whitewater kayak
    • Good overall health and fitness
    • Comfortable on moving water
    • Be able to enter, exit and paddle a kayak 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

  • Additional Information

    Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. Riverside lodging and camping are available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground. 

  • What to Bring

    Whitewater kayak, paddle, PFD, helmet, sprayskirt, drinking water, closed-toe water shoes (open-toed footwear, sandals not permitted), throwbag (if you have one), suitable clothing for wear on the water (wicking, non-cotton base layers, paddle tops or drysuits as appropriate), breakdown paddle (if you have one, stored in boat), lunch in drybag, towel, sunscreen. Participants are welcome to try one of our kayaks upon request.

  • What to Expect

    • Warm up stressing flexibility, rotation ad mechanics
    • Paddling fundamentals review
    • Paddling strokes review and development 
    • Review and further development of river maneuvers including peel outs, eddy turns and ferries
    • River reading and hydrology
    • Trip planning and management
    • Accident prevention and safety
    • A supportive instructor who tailors content to you
    • FUN!

  • Meeting Location

    We will meet at USA Raft by the NOLI boat shed. Directions can be found here.

  • Includes

    • Whitewater kayak instruction/guiding
    • Dry bag
    • Shuttle transportation
    • Whitewater kayak available upon request

  • Testimonials

    "The Spring-Tune-Up was exactly what I needed! Now I feel as though I can be more intentional on the river. My instructor was excellent! Will be taking classes with the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute in the future. Thank You!"

    ~ Jamie S.

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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