The Essentials of River Kayaking course is designed to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on gentle rivers. The cost of this course is $145 and includes all of the necessary gear for the river (kayak, paddle, skirt, pfd, helmet, splash top). Space is limited and classes fill up fast. Call us at 435-890-4927 to secure your spot.

In this course, our time on the river allows participants to practice river running techniques and skills on a stretch of river that is conducive to the progression from flatwater to navigating moving water and currents. Our instructors will help each paddler learn the following:

• Basic Whitewater Safety

• River Anatomy - Learning how to read whitewater and different river features

• Strokes - Building on what participants learn in our introduction pool courses:

  • Forward

  • Back/Reverse (Stopping)

  • Draw

  • Sculling Draw

  • Forward/Reverse Sweep

  • Stern Draw

• Maneuvers - Learning how to use the current and different river features as you paddle downstream:

  • Ferries

  • Eddy Turns

  • Peel Outs