These courses are designed for private boaters that want to gain rowing skills to eventually take their own boat out on fun trips. Basic maneuvers, rigging a boat, and reading water are some of the skills that will be covered. We even offer an overnight component that will teach you everything you need to know about packing and planning for multi-day trips on your boat. Private instruction available anytime, year round.
Course List
L1 – Basic Concepts
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
Start with a basic introduction to rigging your boat, then head to the lake to learn basic strokes and concepts.
2019 Dates
May 11, June 8
Time
9:30 am – 4 pm
Details
- All Equipment Included
- Lunch Included
Cost
$145
L2 – River Maneuvers
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
An introduction to current with maneuvers like eddy catching, peel outs, and ferries.
2019 Dates
May 12, June 9
Time
9:30 am – 4 pm
Details
- All Equipment Included
- Lunch Included
Cost
$145
L3 – Downriver Float
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
A fun day on the river learning to read water and navigate through rock gardens and basic rapids.
2019 Dates
May 18, June 22
Time
9:30 am – 4 pm
Details
- All Equipment Included
- Lunch Included
Cost
$145
L4 – Advanced River Running
Prerequisite
Some experience on class II-III rivers
Course Description
Time to put you skills to the test and start running steeper drops and harder moves.
2019 Dates
May 19, June 23
Time
9:30 am – 4 pm
Details
- All Equipment Included
- Lunch Included
Cost
$145
EX1 – Basic River Rescue
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
An introduction to river rescue and safety techniques. Practice with basic skills like throw bagging and aggressive swimming.
2019 Dates
June 2, August 18
Time
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Details
Equipment Included
Cost
$95
EX2 – Overnight Float
Prerequisite
Intermediate paddling ability
Course Description
An all-inclusive overnight paddle trip designed for intermediate paddlers. Enjoy 25 miles of class II-III whitewater on the scenic Arkansas River with riverside camping. A great way to meet new friends and relax on the river.
Venue
Salida-Vallie Bridge, camping at Point Barr/Rincon
Dates
July 27-28
Details
Includes Equipment, Meals, and Camping
Cost
$345
Private Instruction and Custom Group Lessons
Can’t make it to one of our group courses or prefer to learn in a one-on-one environment?
Take Private Instruction with one of our certified instructors.
Available any day May 1 – Sept 30
Full Day
9:30am – 4:30 pm
Rate
$320/1 person, $380/2 people, $145/person for groups of 3+
Half Day
9am – Noon, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Rate
$195/1 person, $240/2 people, $95/person for groups of 3+
Details
- All equipment included
- Lunch included on Full Days