No Boater Left Behind
Sign up for one of these intensive kayak clinics and you’ll go from wondering what a boof is to a class III boater in no time.
NOC Whitewater Kayak Course Spend a week with boaters who share your same experience level and goals, learning the essential skills you need to run whitewater safely. This is basically a summer-camp kayaking experience for adults, with cabins, meals, instruction, and shuttles all included. Nantahala River, N.C. $999. Any week from April through September.
Potomac Paddlesports Whitewater Membership This is a unique program where you have two years to take five outdoor lessons and as many coached weeknight practice sessions you like, allowing you to progress comfortably in the sport at your own pace.
Bonus: you also get free equipment rentals any time, so you don’t have to dish out for a boat until you’re certain you’re in love. Potomac River, D.C. $495.
USNWC Introductory Package
Combine one group roll clinic, one group kayak sampler, and two private kayak lessons on the man-made river at the Whitewater Center outside of Charlotte, and you get a speedy progression into the sport that includes essential river-running skills. U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, N.C. $250.
