Whitewater Canoe for
Whitewater Kayakers

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 a single-bladed paddle. Your instructor will be someone skilled in both whitewater kayaking and solo 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 $50 per person. LCCC membership ($20 per family) and ACA membership (minimally $5 Event Membership per class) are also required.
  • Registration, all completed forms, signed waivers, and a check must be received at least 7 days in advance of each class to ensure enrollment. There is a $10 late registration fee for registration after that time if space is still available.
Note: You also have an option to join the ACA for a reduced price when you pay course fees.

Equipment

  • Students are expected to have all the essentials. This includes canoe, personal floatation device (PFD), paddle, and appropriate clothing. See the Student Information Sheet for more details, including places to rent canoes.
  • The LCCC will subsidize 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-served.
  • The LCCC also has some canoes available for loan during classes through generous members. Please inquire during sign up.

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