River Kayaking 101, Beginning River Kayaking

Intro- Class is not being offered this year   Before heading down a river, beginning white water kayakers need to begin learning the fundamentals of river kayak boat handling, edging, rolling and safety. The first session is best done on flat water; the second day you'll begin applying your boat handling and paddling skills on some easy moving water at a location that is chosen to build your confidence not your fear. Skilled kayakers know that wearing a dry suit speeds up the learning curve by allowing you to play harder without worrying about getting cold and wet. The Kayak Academy is the only kayak school that gives you this advantage by providing FREE use of drysuits in our kayak lessons. This is one of the reasons why you'll learn more in K.A. lessons. Learning to paddle a river kayak without developing bad habits or taking unnecessary risks is what this course is all about. Whether you've never been in a kayak before or you feel the need to start over -- this beginning river kayak