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For brand new kayakers Pre-
requisite: You must have taken
a pool class and have been on
moving water at least once.
We begin this course on dry land with gear review, discussion of river and safety basics, land based demo and practice of basic boat control and recovery skills, (which is all much more fun than it sounds!) and will progress to moving water on day one. On the water boaters will work on getting comfortable with executing all the basics in a current, including strokes,
balance, posture and edging in order to successfully perform eddy turns, peel outs, ferrying and more.
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For kayakers who have been on more than 5 moving water trips and want to build skills and
confidence. There will be an emphasis on river skills.
A river trip where we’ll work on paddle strokes, bracing, edging, eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, rolling and river reading
to maximize your future fun factor. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and let the Instruction Team know which skills they most want to work on. Emphasis will be placed on river running and skills drills.
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A safe, mellow, chillaxin’ float trip for those who prefer a low- stress experience. No
intensive skills drills, this is a fun but instructional cruise requiring mild effort.The
group(s) can determine their own focus, whether it’s discussion about reading
whitewater or safety scenarios, or what-have-you. Talk to your Trip Leaders to
customize your trip.
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For the ladies, taught by the ladies!
Play and practice, instructional, in your hard shell kayak. Strokes, edges, river reading and maneuvering; roll practice/refinement; and intro to surfing. A river roll is not required, but interest in progressing is. At minimum, you should be comfortable and experienced on Class II/II+ with a desire to develop competence on Class III water.
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For kayakers who have some confidence on moving water but want to work on skills.
There will be an emphasis on rolling.
A river trip where we’ll work on paddle strokes, bracing, edging, eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, rolling and river reading to maximize your future fun factor. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and let the Instruction Team know which skills they most want to work on. Emphasis will be placed on river running and skills drills.
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For kayakers who want to solidify their confidence in Class 3 Whitewater
For assertive boaters who want to get to the next level! This clinic will grill and drill and improve your skills. We’ll be working mostly in a particular rapid, practicing stroke efficiency
and advanced eddy hopping by running a particular predetermined route utilizing specific series of maneuvers. You’ll benefit from specific, candid individual critiques (and possibly, immediate video feedback, if we are able to obtain tablets to use and volunteers to video). Once you get your critique, you’ll portage back to the top and run the designated course again. And again. You won’t believe what you see.
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For kayakers who want to solidify their confidence in Class 4 Whitewater. River Roll required.
For assertive boaters who want to get to the next level! This clinic will grill and drill and improve your skills. We’ll be working mostly in a particular rapid, practicing stroke efficiency and advanced eddy hopping by running a particular
predetermined route utilizing specific series of maneuvers. You’ll benefit from specific, candid individual critiques (and possibly, immediate video feedback, if we are able to obtain tablets to use and volunteers to video).
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River Roll Required
Want to take your paddling to the next level? Gain balance, boat control, fear control and best of all build a bomb-proof roll. This class will take you through a proven progression that world champion kayakers have used to push the limits. But don't worry, all you need is a good roll and willingness to take your paddling to the next level. The class will start with a warm-up routine to prevent injury, flatwater balance drills, fundamentals of kayak surfing, side-surfing, spinning, cartwheels and maybe getting your first loop! The best part is all these skills will make you more confident in your roll and
river running.
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Intro to Whitewater SUP emphasizes safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition in
mellow (class 1-11) whitewater. This course builds upon flat water skills but can also
be taken by first timers. We will start on moving, but flat water (class 1), but you will
have opportunities to engage in some class II whitewater and/or surfing, depending
on how you are feeling at the time. There is no pressure in this class and we will only
progress in a way that is comfortable and inclusive. Participants must provide their
own SUP, PFD, Helmet, Paddle and Leash.
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Two day rowing clinic is a fun and immersive way to learn and build on rowing, water
reading & scouting, and river safety skills, working up to class III+ whitewater. No
experience necessary, for beginner and intermediate rafters. The class will run
multiple sections of the Arkansas near Salida, building skills as we transition through
progressively more challenging whitewater. Topics covered will include raft rigging,
rowing skills, reading moving water, scouting, safety concerns, group management
for downstream travel, hazard recognition and avoidance, dealing with a flipped raft,
and many others. Particular emphasis will be given to the ergonomics of rowing and
safety to help facilitate a lifetime of safe and effective river running. Group sizes are
kept small so that each raft holds typically three students and an instructor, allowing
for maximum practice time for everyone. Students are encouraged to use their own
personal gear such as lifejackets, helmets, and splash wear, but CRI is happy to
provide any needed items. CRI will provide rafts and transportation to and from the
river and our meeting location.
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Sleeps up to 6. Need to bring own bedding and towels, etc.
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Participation in this class is only available to kids already enrolled in Kids Team pool classes. A code will be made available to parents in order to register here.
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Not participating in on-water activities but still want to hang out at training camp with your friends? This is the registration for you!
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