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Activity Type

Whitewater Kayaking

Location

South Fork American River California

Duration

1 Day

Dates

July 18, 2025
August 16, 2025
August 17, 2025
August 30, 2025 (advanced level)

Overview

Things don’t always go as planned on the river, so it’s important to practice your safety and rescue skills in case of a mishap when you’re out paddling with your friends. This is a practical skills workshop for recreational paddlers of all skill and experience levels.

In this workshop we’ll cover

Potential Schedule (Final Based on Conditions)

  • Swimming effectively in whitewater
  • How to get out of your kayak/packraft in difficult spots
  • Throwbags
  • Tow tethers
  • Towing a swimmer
  • Swimming with a kayak/packraft
  • Scouting
  • Decision making
  • And so much more

Additional Details

Please note: This is NOT a swiftwater rescue course. This is a practical skills workshop for recreational paddlers of all skill and experience levels.

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

All Prices are per person and subject to an 8% Government Use and Service Fee. Students under 18 years of age please contact us BEFORE REGISTERING for prior approval. Tent and camping gear rental available. Please review our cancellation policy PRIOR to booking. We understand things happen, so we highly recommend purchasing trip insurance. Contact us at info@cwwcollective.com for policy details and options

RESERVE

Practical Safety & Rescue Skills Workshop