Open pool session at the Golden Rec Center.  No gear provided.  Pool not accessible until approximately 6:45pm.  Please show up on time.

This course is designed for those who haven't ever paddled before but want to get into the exciting sport of whitewater kayaking. Topics covered include: wet exit, paddle strokes (sweep, forward, correction strokes), hip snap, braces, and T- rescue.

This course is designed both for those who have never rolled but want to learn, and those that have been kayaking for years but want to improve their roll technique. Student to instructor ratios are kept to 4:1, so you can be sure to get individual attention.

Pool Lesson #3 Rolling Requires Repetition: You'll learn what it takes to roll a kayak upright and get lots of practice. Rolling can seem complex and disorienting at first, but simple drills and practice will overcome initial fears. Mastery of the roll is a zen inspired process.

Pool lesson #2 Strokes and Balance:
Grab the Keys to kayak control. Refine your boat control by learing a variety of strokes. Improve your stability and balance through edging and bracing practice.  Learn recovery skills and right the boats with assistance.

Pool lesson #1 First time kayaker: You'll get familiar with a modern river running kayak and paddle gear. You'll adjust the outfitting and learn to enter and exit the kayak safely. Next practice the basics of boat control including balance, posture, paddle grip and simple strokes.