Beginner One Whitewater Kayaking Course
Maine Kayak’s 3 Day Beginner One Whitewater Kayaking Course secures your core skills for flat and Class II waters!
Fundamental boating skills such as boat balance, proper paddling technique, safety, and basic paddling strokes are addressed. Over the three-day course, students progress from flatwater paddling to Class II river running.
The beginner whitewater kayaking course will begin on day one with dry land and flatwater lessons on outfitting a kayak to the student’s individual needs, entering and wet exiting, rescue techniques, proper paddle placement, and safe boating form. Day Two will introduce students to whitewater reading and terms and focus on skills such as boat spins and eddy turns, strokes, leans, and boat balance as students are introduced to easy moving water and end the afternoon on class I-II whitewater. Day Three will focus on advanced moving water strokes such as reverse, duffecs, and draws. An exciting paddle of class I-II whitewater finishes out the afternoon of the third day.
Course Details
- Beginner One 3 Day Whitewater Course
- Meeting Time: 9:00 AM each day
- Trip Length: 3 days (6+ hours on the water each day)
- Price: $405 Per Person
- Schedule: June 29 – Jul 1, 2024
- Requirements: Minimum of 4 or more people to start a trip or you can join an existing scheduled group.
- Provided: Kayak and equipment, Registered Maine Guide/ACA Certified Instructor, Lunch
- Minimum Age: 16 Years Old
- Skill Level: No Experience Required
PENOBSCOT LOCATION
Maine Kayak Penobscot River Base
Baxter State Park Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462
Maine Kayak Penobscot River Base
Maine Kayak Whitewater Video
Experience the thrill of a lifetime padding the Northeast’s best whitewater!
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