Deerfield River Advanced Whitewater Kayaking Clinic
Build Class III skills on Deerfield River rapids with an ACA-certified instructor
Duration
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Includes
Equipment, lunch, transport
Highlights
Improve your precision kayaking in a full-day clinic on the Deerfield River, designed for Class II paddlers ready to push into Class III. Review fundamentals, practice advanced strokes, and apply them on whitewater runs with a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio.
- Review key strokes and refine fundamental technique
- Practice draws, compound strokes, and bracing strokes
- Work on eddy turns, peel outs, and ferries in challenging current
- Learn river signals, scouting, and assisted rescue techniques
- Develop your roll and apply it to whitewater situations
What's Included
- Instruction
- Transportation from the base to and from the paddling site
- Catered picnic-style lunch
- Boat
- Wetsuit
- Paddle jacket
- Booties
- Life jacket (PFD)
- Helmet
- Paddle
- Sprayskirt
Things to know
Ages 14+. You must be able to perform eddy turns, peel outs, and ferries in Class II water; self rescue; and roll about 50% in Class II water. You are required to wear sneakers or other shoes that can be secured to your feet.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 30 days before your trip date, a $10 per person cancellation fee applies. If you cancel 30 days or less before your trip date, you forfeit the entire cost. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQs
Arrive able to perform eddy turns, peel outs, and ferries in Class II water, complete self rescues, and roll about 50% of the time in Class II water. You should be able to cross challenging eddylines confidently and have started practicing your roll.
Wear sneakers or other shoes that can be secured to your feet (no flip-flops or Crocs) and avoid cotton. Bring items like sunscreen, sunglasses (with a retaining strap), nose plugs, a towel, any required medications, and extra money for snacks or souvenirs. Expect everything you bring with you to get wet.
Yes. If you own your own equipment, you can use it in the clinic to get used to its quirks.
Meeting details
Registration for our Paddlesports clinics takes place at 7 Main St. in Charlemont, MA (Rt. 2 as it goes through town).