Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Clinic
2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Clinic
Date/Time: 05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025
Skill Level: Novice+/Intermediate
Limited Contact: paul.scrutton@gmail.com

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Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Clinic

Event Date: 05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025

Registration Fee: $0 (free), includes ACA Event Insurance fee.

Location: Bryson City, NC area. Most likely venue – Nantahala

Note this class has been modified to be offered for free, due to Forest Service rules regarding the Nantahala.

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: Wayne Jones, Anna Ploghoft. 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 7th May, 2024

This is an ACA Sanctioned Event.
