Prerequisite: Class II whitewater kayaking experience.

What You Learn

This is a class for people who, through their experience in whitewater kayaking, already know how to read whitewater, catch eddies, ferry, and do other whitewater maneuvers. We will help you take these skills and apply them to whitewater canoeing and the use of a single-bladed paddle. Your instructor will be someone skilled in both whitewater kayaking and canoeing. Your first day will be spent getting oriented in the canoe and learning basic canoe strokes that you’ll be able to relate to from kayaking. Your second day will be spent using these strokes to run rapids, catch eddies, ferry and surf on Class II to III water based on the skills of the class. This class is generally taken in solo canoes.

Cost

• Two days of instruction per class for just $75 per person (subtract $20 if you are an LCCC member, subtract another $5 if you're an ACA member). Note: Full-price fee ($75) includes one-year LCCC membership.
• Registration and payment must be received at least 14 days in advance of each class to ensure enrollment. There is a $10 Late Registration Fee for registration after this time.

Equipment

• Students are expected to have all the essentials. This includes canoe, personal floatation device (PFD), paddle, and appropriate clothing. See the Canoe Class Information Sheet for more details, including places to rent canoes.
• The LCCC will subsidy canoe rentals for students during the class and on subsequent club trips. Solo students or tandem teams can qualify for a $20 subsidy per class day for up to 5 days. The club has a limited amount of funds for these subsidies and it's first come, first serve.
• The LCCC also has some canoes available for loan during classes through generous members. Please inquire during sign up.

Sign Up
This course is offered every year in the fourth weekend of June. Reserve your spot starting February 1 by signing up now.

Learn More

• Canoe Class Information Sheet
• Flatwater/Moving Water Canoe Class
• Whitewater Canoe Class I & II
• Frequently Asked Questions