Build your strength and confidence for your best summer kayak season yet! This 9 week training program develops your confidence and skills to take you to class IV whitewater. With attainments to practice maneuvers and precision, downriver runs on the Potomac for endurance, and four trips to local rivers to practice river running, your class is focused on getting you ready to run the Cheat Canyon. The weekday attainments are great for getting you strong and able to read the river. Each subtle body movement and stroke will help you to gain ground as you journey upstream. Downriver runs in March will allow you to build confidence while running the Mather Gorge at spring river levels.
It's recommended to have a longer style boat, especially for the weeknight attainments. This doesn’t mean you need to buy a new boat, any kayak over 8 feet should work fine. You may use your creek boat for the trips in April. Long boats are great fun and, if you are interested in one, you can order through Calleva or find an older style on various Facebook groups, Paddle Prattle, and other marketplaces. We often also sell used boats, so don’t forget to email riverschool@calleva.org to find out what we have available.
The river is still cold this time of year, so please always dress for a swim. A drysuit or equal-level thermal protection is required. You will also need gloves or pogies and footwear. If you have questions about what to wear please ask.
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Cheat Lite
Kursbillett - for alle 17 datoer.
10 local Thursday trainings and 9 local Sunday trainings. Weekend trips can be bought additionally
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Anglers Inn River Access
Potomac MD 20854