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Kayaking

INFORMATION LAST UPDATED: 14 April, 2010

Quick Start Kayak:

The Quick Start Kayak course is step-by-step instruction that incorporates the classroom, an indoor pool session and class I-II water on the Arkansas River.  This two-day program begins with the basics of kayaking (paddle strokes and self-rescue), then, moves on to reading water and responding to the river’s current.  Lastly, put those skills to the test on the river!

Dates: June 5-6 & 25-26, July 16-17, August 6-7

Cost: $55

♦ Call 526-5176 for more information.

Kayak Pool Session:

If you want to kayak, this is the place to start. Learn all about the equipment, basic paddling skills and the kayak roll, all in the comfort of the heated indoor pool. Once you have these skills under your belt you will be ready for the moving water. All equipment supplied!

Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, June 10, July 8, 22, August 5

Cost: $25 (1st time), $20 (repeat)

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Intermediate Quick Start Kayak:

(Recommended Prerequisite: Quick Start Kayak and Pool Session)

This two day program progresses from the basic skills you learn in the QSK course and focuses on those intermediate strokes & concepts, while nailing fown that roll!

Dates: July 24-25

Cost: $60

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Kayaking Weekend:

We start out with a pool session introducing all the basic skills.  Then head out on a class I-II section of river on Saturday working on all of our new skills.  We will campout Saturday night right next to the river, have a campfire, and talk about all the fun we had on the river. Then on Sunday we will move you onto class II-III whitewater working on more intermediate skills.  This day you will learn how to read and respond to the river’s current, choosing a line, Eddie turns and proactive strokes in whitewater.  Sign up today to find yourself having fun on the River! 

Dates: TBD

Cost: $115

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Private Kayak Instruction:

For the steepest learning curve, we recommend a private lesson.  From first time basics to advanced techniques we focus on exactly what you want to learn.  We can hit a new stretch of river or master your skills on an old favorite.

Dates: contact us to customize a date for you!

Cost: $100 for client with one instructor, $60 per person for two client's with one instructor

♦ Call 526-5176 for more information.