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Canoe Classes: Whitewater I & II
Prerequisite: Flatwater/Moving Water Class or equivalent experience and permission from instructor.
 What You Learn
In the level I class, day 1 will be on an easy stretch of river getting critiques on the effectiveness of your strokes (and you will need effective strokes in whitewater) and practicing more advanced eddy turns, peel outs and ferries in swifter current. We'll introduce bracing and surfing. The location for day 2 depends on your skills and sense of adventure, but may be a class 2 section of the North Santiam or Clackamas, where you can practice your skills and ability to read water features. The more advanced class is for those with previous clinic experience or the equivalent, and will be tailored to students' wishes. All classes are available solo or tandem. Prerequisite for the level I Whitewater Class is the Flat/Moving Water clinic or permission of the clinic organizer (who will be relatively strict on this you really need good strokes and boat control before you take this class).
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.
Note: You also have the 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 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.
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