Intermediate to Advanced River Running Progression

Age: 13-18

Meeting Times:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 2:30-7:30 pm

Fridays: 9am-5pm

Dates:

Session 1: June 14^th – July 5^th

Session 2: July 8^th – July 26^th

Session 3: July 29^th – Aug 23^rd

Program Description

The River Explorers program exposes athletes with confident kayaking skills to upper-level river-running techniques while mixing in training for freestyle, downriver racing, slalom racing and advanced river-safety topics. Sessions will be based around free paddling while integrating tactical exercises and challenges to develop athletes into confident, all-around kayakers. An emphasis on rolling in moving water provides athletes with the skills and confidence to comfortably paddle Class III whitewater with plenty of opportunity for progression. Athletes must have approval from a River Otters coach to paddle with the River Explorers.

Specific Skills Focus

River safety and awareness; rolling in moving water; swimming in whitewater; advanced paddle strokes and boat control techniques; perfecting eddy turns; basic river rescue scenarios; surfing and freestyle; and basics of slalom racing

Program Fee:

Per Session: $400

All Sessions:    $1000