Advanced Strokes and Technical Skills

Learn the skills that will take your kayaking to an intermediate/advanced level in our Advanced Strokes and Technical Skills 1 Day Clinic on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts.

DURATION

1 day

AGE

14+

LEVEL

Class II-III Rapids

INCLUSIONS

All equipment, instruction, catered picnic-style lunch & transportation

Overview

Progress your Kayaking Skills in the Advanced Strokes and Technical Skills 1 Day Clinic

Learn the skills that will take your kayaking to an intermediate level on our Advanced Strokes and Technical Skills 1 Day Clinic on the Deerfield River. Find out how to break class III whitewater down into smaller, less intimidating sections and practice planning and executing moves more consistently as you paddle the rapids of Zoar Gap. This clinic focuses on improving your precision kayaking and is appropriate for class II kayakers. Participants need to be able to cross challenging eddy lines confidently and should have started practicing the kayak roll.

We will begin the day with a review of strokes and dial in fundamental techniques. Based on the knowledge of the participants, instructors may focus on a variety of strokes to help those in attendance improve their paddling. We create self-sufficient paddlers by practicing the use of river signals, scouting techniques and assisted rescue techniques to help fellow paddling friends after a swim. We focus on challenging moves in class II whitewater that will be used to help push into the class III realm.

Who Should Take the Clinic

This clinic focuses on improving your precision kayaking and is appropriate for an advanced beginner (Class II) and intermediate kayakers. To take this clinic, participants must be able to perform eddy turns, peel outs and ferries in Class II water, roll (50%) on Class II water, and perform self-rescues. Additionally, participants need to be able to cross challenging eddy lines confidently.

What we provide

boat
wetsuit
paddle jacket
booties
life jacket
helmet
paddle
sprayskirt

If you own your own equipment, we suggest you use it in the clinic to get used to its quirks.

We provide a catered picnic-style lunch on all our full day clinics.

The following statement is required by state law: “Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.”

We do not use nuts in our food, but can not guarantee that the ingredients in our meals do not contain nuts or other food allergens. If you have food allergies or other special dietary needs, we strongly suggest you bring your own bag lunch in non-glass containers and we will pack it with the other lunches on your trip. Please inform our office at 413-339-4010 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you intend to do this.

WAIVERS

Learning Center

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