Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Clinic
Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Clinic
Event Date: 05/6/2023 – 05/7/2023
Registration Fee: $110, includes ACA Event Insurance fee.
Location: Asheville, NC area and north. Most likely venues – French Broad, Pigeon, Lower Nolichucky, Toe River
Intermediate clinics are targeted at those who have experience and are comfortable on whitewater, know eddy turns and peel outs and are proficient on class 2-3 rivers. Kayakers and C1 paddlers at this level have a reliable whitewater roll and can help rescue others on class 2-3 rivers. The format of intermediate clinics varies a bit. On the first day, some classes may spend time on flatwater reinforcing skills, while other classes may head straight to a Class II-III river. The second day of the clinic is typically spent on a Class II-III river. Intermediate clinics work to strengthen fundamental skills such as forward strokes, sweeps, draws, prys, eddy turns and peels outs. In addition, intermediate clinics often start the introduction of advanced and compound strokes and maneuvers such as bow draws into forward strokes, basic surfing, use of rocks, and other fun stuff. Intermediate clinic students should have quite a bit of experience and be comfortable on rivers like the Lower Haw below 2,500 cfs, the Nantahala, or Pigeon Gorge.
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
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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.
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