Kayak and SUP Instruction
The Whitewater Center’s recirculating river creates an ideal classroom for whitewater instruction.
InquireYouth Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Ranging from 3-hour clinics to 2-day lessons, youth instruction sessions will help your young kayaker meet their goals to the advanced level.
Duration
3-12 Hour Options
3-12 Hour Options
Price
$75-$275
$75-$275
Student/Instructor Ratio
4:1
4:1
Age
10-15 yrs of age
10-15 yrs of age
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Half Day Lessons - Intro to Whitewater Kayak
Group sessions are designed for individuals seeking an introduction to whitewater kayaking in a progression-based format.
Duration
3 Hour
3 Hour
Price
$135 per lesson
$135 per lesson
Student/Instructor Ratio
3:1
3:1
Age
16+ (youth permitted with an adult)
16+ (youth permitted with an adult)
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Multi-Day Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Two or four consecutive 8-hour group sessions designed for first-time and intermediate paddlers seeking in-depth kayak instruction at each level.
Duration
16-32 Hour Options
16-32 Hour Options
Price
$450-$800
$450-$800
Student/Instructor Ratio
3:1
3:1
Age
16+ yrs of age
16+ yrs of age
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Clinics
Clinics are group sessions focusing on core paddling skills in areas such as rolling, stroke technique, river maneuvering, and combat rolling.
Duration
2 Hours
2 Hours
Age
Adult (16+) clinics available
Adult (16+) clinics available
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Private Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Private instruction is offered for every level of whitewater kayaker and tailored to each student's needs.
Duration
1.5-4 Hours
1.5-4 Hours
Price
$99-$250
$99-$250
Dates + Times
Daily March - October
Daily March - October
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Private and Group SUP Instruction
Private and group instruction is also available for both whitewater or flatwater SUP.
Duration
1.5-4 Hours
1.5-4 Hours
Price
$99-$250
$99-$250
Dates + Times
Available upon request
Available upon request
Equipment
All necessary whitewater gear is included
All necessary whitewater gear is included
Does Whitewater provide gear for paddlesport instruction?
Yes, all gear will be provided, including boat, PDF, skirt, helmet, and paddle.
What should I bring to the lesson?
Bring water, sunscreen, and clothes that can get wet. Sun-protective clothing is recommended. Secure footwear is required.
What is ratio of students to instructors?
All group lessons have a student-to-instructor ratio of 3:1. Private lessons have a 1:1 ratio.