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Beginner Kayaking

Lessons 1-3 Beginner River Kayaking Series

Prerequisites: Able to swim and have fun

Price: $329/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

Boulder Reservoir - Day 1 Colorado River - Day 2 Colorado River - Day 3
Friday, June 03, 2011 Saturday, June 04, 2011 Sunday, June 05, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011 Saturday, June 18, 2011 Sunday, June 19, 2011
Friday, July 01, 2011 Saturday, July 02, 2011 Sunday, July 03, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011 Saturday, July 30, 2011 Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011 Saturday, August 13, 2011 Sunday, August 14, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011 Saturday, August 27, 2011 Sunday, August 28, 2011

Chatfield Reservoir - Day 1 Colorado River - Day 2 Colorado River - Day 3
Saturday, May 28, 2011 Sunday, May 29, 2011 Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011 Saturday, June 04, 2011 Sunday, June 05, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011 Saturday, June 18, 2011 Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011 Saturday, July 02, 2011 Sunday, July 03, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011 Saturday, July 16, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011 Saturday, July 30, 2011 Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011 Saturday, August 13, 2011 Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011 Saturday, August 27, 2011 Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, September 03, 2011 Sunday, September 04, 2011 Monday, September 05, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011 Saturday, September 17, 2011 Sunday, September 18, 2011

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.

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

 

Cancellation (Refund) Policy

Lessons 1-3 Beginner River Kayaking Series on Boulder Res. and Colorado River

Lessons 1-3 Beginner River Kayaking Series on Chatfield Res. and Colorado River

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