Renaissance Adventure Guides

Beginner Kayaking

Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Kayaking

Prerequisites: Lesson 1 Introduction to Kayaking or equivalent experience

Price: $129/person
5:1 student to instructor ratio
Minimum of 3 students needed to run this lesson

If you have learned the flat water basics it’s time to begin your adventure on moving water.  During this one day class you will learn the basics needed to enjoy yourself as you paddle down a river.   We start by discussing hydrology and safety concerns and then move onto river skills.  You will learn how to ferry, peel out and catch eddies.  By the end of the day you will know how to get down a river in a fun and controlled manner.  The river portion of this class is intended to take place on the South Platte from Chatfield State Park (C-470) to Centennial Park (Union Blvd.). ** Some year’s water flows drop below ideal teaching levels.  If this occurs we may move the river portion to the Colorado River near Glenwood Co.

Itinerary
Day 1 – Beginner River Kayaking on Colorado River (Lesson #2)
Introduction & Logistics
Equipment
Hydrology
River Safety
Maneuvering
Eddy turn
Ferry
Peel out
Swimming
Boat recovery

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
•Underarmour, 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
There are two different options for the Beginner River Kayaking (Lesson #2). 

Option 1 –South Platte River from South Platte Park (near C-470) to Union Whitewater Park in Denver

Location:  1 River Day (South Platte or Colorado River*)     
Sunday, June 05, 2011 Closed due to Low Water Levels
Sunday, June 12, 2011 Closed due to Low Water Levels
Sunday, June 19, 2011 Closed due to Low Water Levels
Sunday, June 26, 2011  Closed due to Low Water Levels
Sunday, July 10, 2011  Closed due to Low Water Levels
Sunday, July 17, 2011 Full
 

* Some year’s water flows drop below ideal teaching levels.  If this occurs we may move the river portion to the Colorado River near Glenwood Co.

Option 2 -Colorado River

Location:  1 River Day (Colorado River - Dotsero Exit off I-70W)     
Sunday, May 29, 2011 Full
Saturday, June 04, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011 

Get 4 or more people together and we will run this trip on other dates.

Call (303) 988-2943 or email info@raguides.com  if you have any questions.  Office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm. 

Cancellation (Refund) Policy

Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Kayaking on the South Platte River

Lesson 2 Fundamentals of Kayaking on the Colorado River

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