Course: Class -III/III Whitewater Kayaking Clinic
Length: 2 Hours
Dates: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Sept 11, Oct 9 Richmond VA
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Price: $60
Class Size: 2 minimum – 5 maximum
The Class -III/III Whitewater Kayaking Clinic provides paddlers with group instruction from an ACA certified whitewater kayak instructor. This clinic places emphasis on setting and accomplishing goals, overcoming anxiety, building confidence, and improving technical performance in a class -III/III venue. Participants should be competent class II+ paddlers with a consistent roll. We will have an opportunity to practice navigating downstream, surfing waves and holes, eddies and peel outs, boofing, splashing through holes, ferrying across current, as well as rolling and bracing in current.
This course will take place in class -III / III whitewater. Sessions are 1.5 – 3 hours long depending on river conditions and paddling competency. River locations on the James River in Richmond VA are dependent on water level and clinic goals.
Clients MUST meet the following general requirements:
– American Canoe Association (ACA) Essential Eligibility Criteria
– Competent class II+ paddlers with a consistent roll.
Note: Once you have registered for a course, we’ll send you a confirmation email and a course details pack. Course details will include our liability waiver and release form, medical history form, course outline, packing list, meeting times and locations, and instructor contact information.
Packing List:
– River clothing, appropriate layers, closed toe shoes
– Drysuit or wetsuit is recommended for cold water.
– Neoprene gloves and booties recommended for cold water
– Helmet
– PFD / life jacket
– Water bottle and snacks
– Self care items
– Dry clothes
– Folding chair
– Personal paddling equipment (boat, skirt, paddle, etc.)
Contact Information Karl Schmidt
falllineriverschool@gmail.com