All Gender Whitewater Kayaking Clinic I | South Fork American River, California

Learn how to whitewater kayak or brush up your skills in this two-day clinic on the South Fork of the American River! We’ll work on fundamental skills at a pace that works for you or help you take your skills to the next level to boost your summer fun.

Each day will be spent learning paddling skills on the water and the evening with chill time at camp. We will cover river equipment, paddling skills, basic river hydrology, safety and so much more! In the morning, we’ll hit the water for more instruction!

Introduction to Whitewater – We’ll cover balance and control of the kayak, self-rescue and safety fundamentals while learning to navigate rapids up to Class 2. We progress at a safe pace to ensure you have a great time learning on the river and want to come back for more!

Beginning Whitewater – You’ll be re-acquainted with being in a river kayak. We’ll go over the basics, including the essential paddle strokes needed to effectively maneuver your kayak, basic hydrology and reading the water. Progressing up to Class 2 rapids, we’ll give you the tools to have fun and feel excited about being back on the water!

If you are unsure of which clinic you should sign up for, please read through our Paddling Skill Level Self-Assessment.