Renaissance Adventure Guides

Beginner Kayaking

3 Day Beginner River Kayaking Series (Lessons #1-3)

Prerequisites: Able to swim and have fun

Price: $300/person (a $60 savings off of our single day pricing)
5:1 student to instructor ratio
Minimum of 3 students needed to run this lesson

This 3 day series is a great way to get started kayaking on rivers.  By the time you are finished you will know what it is to have fun kayaking down a river. We start on a lake to master basic skills.  Then it is off to the river where the real excitement and fun begins.  We practice everything from how to stop on a river to surfing some great waves.  Navigation is not a problem by day three, you will see where you want to go and understand how to get there.  The Colorado River near Glenwood, CO is one of the best locations in the country to learn how to kayak.  The river is natural and beautiful allowing you the opportunity to truly “Find Yourself Outdoors” 

Itinerary
Day 1 – Introduction to river kayaking (Lake Lesson #1 Boulder or Chatfield Reservoir)
• Introduction & Logistics
• Equipment
• Wet exit
• Three Fundamentals
• Strokes (Sweep, forward and stern draw)
• Maneuvering
• Hip snaps
• T-rescue
• Brace
• Roll

Day 2 – Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2)
• Introduction & Logistics
• Equipment
• Hydrology
• River Safety
• Maneuvering
• Eddy turn
• Ferry
• Peel out
• Swimming
• Boat recovery
 
Day 3 – Beginner/Intermediate River Kayaking on the Colorado River (Lesson #3)
• Introduction & Logistics
• Equipment
• Review of previous 2 classes
• Water reading
• Using the force of the river
• Surfing
Day 3 is all about enjoying what you have learned and pushing your limits

Recommended Gear List
Please bring the same personal equipment as you would wear to the beach: 
•Sunscreen
•Sunglasses with retention strap (Croakies, etc.)
•Something to get wet in (swimsuit)
•Wetsuit booties or river sandals (must stay on when you swim)
•A hat
•Lots of water
•Large lunch (food may be transported down the river in a dry bag)
•Warm dry clothing for when you are off the water
•Underarmer, fleece or other synthetic clothing (not containing cotton)

This lesson includes all the kayaking gear you will need including a boat, paddle, skirt, PFD, helmet, splash jacket, wetsuit and booties.   If you have your own equipment, we encourage you to bring it since it is most likely what you will be using outside this lesson.
 
Location and Dates
You can combine one Lake Day (Boulder or Chatfield Reservoir) and two days on Colorado River near Glenwood Springs.

Lake Day Lesson #1 (Boulder): 
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010

OR

Lake Day Lesson #1 (Chatfield):
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010

AND

River Lesson #2 and Lesson #3 (Saturday/Sunday) in Glenwood Springs:
Sunday, May 30 and Monday, May 31, 2010
Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010
Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, 2010
Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, August 29, 2010
Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19, 2010

For class sizes smaller than 3 people, private rates are available.  Or get 4 or more people together and we will run a trip on the dates of your choice schedule permitting.

 

 

For Reservations:  Call (303) 988-2943 or email info@raguides.com  so we can customize your dates.

 

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