Whitewater Kayak: Spring Tune-Up - Class 3/3+

Nolichucky River or French Broad Section 9

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 3 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 3/3+ 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 3 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 3 or greater skills. Primary venues are the Nolichucky Gorge and French Broad 9. All instructors carry professional certification through the ACA.

Students are expected to bring their own boat and gear.
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 one of the region's beautiful class 3 rivers, including the Nolichucky and French Broad Section 9
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Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Warm up stressing flexibility, rotation and mechanics
    • Paddling fundamentals review
    • Paddling strokes review including turning, power and bracing strokes
    • River maneuvers deep dive including peel outs, eddy turns and ferries - expect to spend most of the day really digging into these techniques and practicing them in a variety of situations
    • River reading and hydrology and then applying your understanding of these to your paddling
    • Accident prevention and safety

  • Prerequisites

    • Class 3 or greater whitewater kayak skills
    • A roll - doesn't have to be 100% but to maximize your enjoyment and safety you should have some proficiency in rolling (if you need help with your roll we offer that class too)
    • Good overall health and fitness
    • Be able to wet exit and 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

    • Instruction/guiding
    • Shuttle transportation

  • What to Bring

    Whitewater kayak, paddle, PFD, helmet, sprayskirt, 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), breakdown paddle (recommended, stored in boat), 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 are available onsite and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground. If the class is on the French Broad there are lodging options in Hot Springs, NC as well.

  • Testimonials

    "My whitewater kayak class with NOLI was excellent. My instructor was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. We worked on numerous skills while paddling section 9 on the French Broad. I would strongly recommend NOLI for whitewater kayakers of all levels who are looking for instruction. Paddling can be tremendously fun. If you don't believe me take a class with NOLI."

    - Todd R.

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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