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Register for some of the best, most fun, paddling classes in
the upper Midwest!
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Kayak - Whitewater Fundamentals
Our five-session whitewater kayaking course teaches the fundamentals
you’ll need to participate in this exciting sport. Start in the indoor pool, progress through
flatwater and moving water onto Class II whitewater. You’ll learn basic strokes and techniques
for boat control, maneuvers like eddy turns and peel outs, plus river safety and rescue skills.
The course also covers river reading, personal gear, tips on outfitting your kayak and more.
Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date TBA; Canoe-U Weekend
May 22-23; Graduation Weekend June 5-6
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Kayak - Whitewater Fundamentals (Pool
intensive + Canoe U weekend)
Are you unable to commit to both weekends of Canoe U? Do you love
the smell of chlorine in the morning? Do you want to learn how to kayak in a safe and friendly
environment? Than Rapids Riders has the answer for you! This year we will be offering a pool
intensive Whitewater Fundamentals course as an alternative for those who would prefer to participate
only in the first weekend of Canoe U. The course will consist of 5 pool sessions (must attend
at least 4) and the goal of the pool sessions is to learn safety skills, the basic strokes, as
well as the eskimo roll in preparation for a great weekend on the river for Canoe U.
Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Pool classes: April 4, 11, 18, 20 (5-7 pm); Tentative May 9 (5-9
pm) Canoe U weekend: May 22-23
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Kayak - Whitewater Refresher
The two-day kayak refresher course provides returning students a whitewater
tune-up in the form of two fun-filled days to work on improving stoke effectiveness and making
successful ferries, peel outs, eddy turns and S-turns on moderately challenging whitewater. The
course will help build your competency and confidence for the coming season.
Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Canoe-U Weekend May 22-23
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Kayak - Whitewater Continuum
If you feel comfortable in class II water and are ready to work on
precision and boat control, this class is for you. Expect to work on attains and make Class III
maneuvers on Class II water, dropping decisively into those micro eddies. River time will be geared
towards improving water reading skills and preparing you to run bigger stuff. We'll also take
time to identify "friendly" features and practice surfing waves, playing holes, and self-rescue
[not necessarily in that order].
Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Graduation Weekend June 5-6
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Kayak - Rodeo Skills
Improve your rodeo skills by learning the big moves and the skills
and concepts that make the moves actually happen...
Cost: $145 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Graduation Weekend June 5-6
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Canoe - Moving Water Tandem and Solo
Our five-session moving water course teaches the fundamentals needed
to begin or advance your canoeing fun. Start in the indoor pool, progress through flat water onto
moving water. You will learn basic and compound strokes and techniques for boat control, maneuvers
like eddy turns and peel outs, plus river safety and rescue. The course also covers river reading,
trip planning and how to choose gear and much more.
Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date TBA; Canoe-U Weekend
May 22-23; Graduation Weekend June 5-6
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Canoe - Tripping
In addition to covering paddling skills and strokes on water up to
Class I, this course emphasizes canoe trip planning and logistics.
Cost: $245 per person (Subtract $30 if
you are an ACA Member)
Dates: Intro Session: Date TBA; Canoe-U Weekend
May 22-23; Graduation Weekend June 5-6
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