Prerequisites: Introduction to River Kayaking Lesson or equivalent experience
Price: $220/person
5:1 student to instructor ratio
Minimum of 3 students to run this lesson
Never been on whitewater before or maybe you simply want to polish up and review your technique? Then this is the class for YOU! Get ready for two fun-filled days of learning how to negotiate a kayak through class I & II whitewater. All the time you’ll be under the careful guidance of our certified instructors. Our instructor to student ratios are never greater than 1:5 for this course so you are bound to get plenty of personal attention and instruction.
Day 1: Start off in the luxury of flat-water, a natural transition from the lake. In slow-moving current learn the art of peel outs, catching eddies and the ever-important river ferry. Cheer your classmates on as we build slowly and deliberately on each new skill. Fun is our aim, and success is our goal. After everyone is ready we’ll head downstream through moving water (class I), learning how to read the river as we look for obstacles, waves and eddies. Relax a bit at lunch and then you’re off to the rodeo in the afternoon as we continue to build our skills and work up to class II rapids – YEE HAW! For this fun-filled day be sure to bring your sunscreen, water bottle and gung-ho attitude.
Day 2: Yesterday was fun, and today is going to be even more so. Start the day off (after your morning coffee, of course) with a review of yesterday’s skill sets on easy class I. Depending on water levels and the class’ progression from Day 1 we may be running a different section of river. Either way, its going to be another fun-filled and exciting day. First we’ll play some games on easy sections of moving water to increase your paddling proficiency. Next – FUN, FUN, FUN! Class II whitewater is the name of the game today and your competent instructors will be challenging you to challenge yourself as you make your way through the waves. Who knows – maybe you’ll even try your hand at surfing? Our goal for today is paddling proficiency and competent basic river-reading skills. We want you to be kayaking the easy stuff on your own after you finish this class.
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
Day 2 – 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
Recommended Gear List
Bring the same personal equipment that you would wear to the beach:
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with retention straps (Croakies, etc.)
• Swimsuit or similar water clothing
• 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, no glass containers)
• Warm, dry clothing for when you are off the water
• Under Armour, fleece or other synthetic clothing (no cotton)
If you have your own wetsuit, booties, Under Armour, fleece or other appropriate water clothing, please bring it. If you do not we will provide a wetsuit, splash jacket and booties, but your own personal gear will likely fit best.
Location and Dates
This class takes place on the Colorado River near Glenwood, Colorado (Dotsero Exit off I-70W). Dates are:
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
Get 4 or more people together and we can create a private course for you (same price!) on your choice of dates.
Call (303) 988-2943 or email info@raguides.com if you have any questions. Office hours are Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm.
Renaissance Adventure Guides
Denver, Colorado 80209 USA
Office: 303-988-2943
Max cell: 303-246-2617
Lyle cell: 303-258-6049
Toll Free/Fax: 866-424-8433
info@raguides.com
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