Weekender Classes

The Weekender class is for beginning paddlers looking for an intensive two-day course starting in the pool and ending on the Klickitat River.

On Saturday class starts in the pool where students are introduced to kayaking by learning wet exits, controlling the boat on edge and trying the Eskimo Roll. After lunch a class resumes and students learn a variety of strokes and the fundamentals of boat control in moving water, paddling in a straight line, eddy turns and peel outs. Students will focus on river safety and river preparation for the following day.

On Sunday students will apply the boating concepts of the previous day while paddling five miles on the Klickitat River in Class II whitewater. Students will practice reading whitewater and river safety, scouting and running rapids, and maneuvering in and out of eddies. Slow, deep pools in between rapids will provide the opportunity for students to practice the roll and perform rescues. Lunch is provided.

The Weekender is the most intensive class for beginners and is not recommended for everybody. Students who are afraid of water or desire more practice in the pool or on the lake before going to the river should consider the Three Week Pool Class before moving onto a river class.

Cost: $225

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