Novice Whitewater Kayak Clinic – Bryson City Area
Novice Whitewater Kayak Clinic
Event Date: 05/6/2023 – 05/7/2023
Registration Fee: $110, includes ACA Event Insurance fee.
Location: Bryson City, NC area. Most likely venues – Fontana Lake and Tuckaseegee River
Novice clinics are targeted at those who have some experience on whitewater and are proficient in flat water, know basic strokes and can maneuver the boat in Class 1-2 moving water, and is aimed at improving basic skills. Usually, the first half of the first day is spent either on a lake or flat/moving water reinforcing basic fundamentals. This is a time that the instructor uses to assess the class and their skill level. The second half of the first day then transitions to a Class I-II river, utilizing the skills practiced on flatwater. The second day is spent on a class I-II or II-III river to allow the students time to practice, practice, and then practice some more until these fundamental skills become second nature. Novice clinic students should have experience and be comfortable on rivers like the Lower Green, Middle Haw, and Tuck Gorge. Those with no experience or flatwater experience only should register for the beginner clinic.
For other clinic descriptions – https://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/content/paddling-clinics/
Membership in CCC is required. This clinic is for persons over 18 years of age, or over 15 years with a parent attending the clinic (Above 13 years may also be considered on a case-by-case basis). CCC is a Paddle America Club insured by the ACA (American Canoe Association). Registration is non-refundable.
Requirements:
Whitewater boat and gear (minimum boat, paddle, pfd, skirt, and helmet)
Completion of ACA & CCC waivers (follow-up by Educ. Chair after initial registration)
Completion of questionnaire (follow-up by Educ. Chair after initial registration)
Instructors: To Be Determined, Class size up to 10 with an ACA certified instructor and Qualified Assistant. Minimum registration is 3 students for the class to take place.
Contact education.chair@carolinacanoeclub.org for questions and advice.
After starting the registration process, please complete it by going to Checkout for payment.
Registration for this class closes on 1st May.
Bookings
Registration for this Event is closed (which could be because you are not logged in as a CCC member).
All participants in any Carolina Canoe Club (CCC) trip do so as common adventurers. The CCC or its individual members may coordinate paddling trips but no one is considered leader of a trip. As common adventurers, all participants take the responsibility for making their own decisions including, but not limited to, whether it is safe for them to participate on any particular water body, what equipment they need and use, the routes they may choose to paddle, whether their skill levels and abilities are adequate for the activity or whether climate and water conditions are appropriate for their participation. Participants are exclusively responsible for their own safety.
Individual coordinators for all CCC activities set requirements per their sole discretion. The CCC does not necessarily endorse or approve requirements set by coordinators.