Kayak Instruction

Kayak Introduction Clinics

This clinic is great for kids through adults who like the outdoors.

This course is designed for those who haven't ever paddled before but want to get into the exciting sport of whitewater kayaking. The majority of our beginning students have never been in a kayak or have very little paddling experience. The majority of our beginning students have never been in a kayak or have very little paddling experience. This two hour clinic is an introduction to kayaking. It is a great clinic to wet your appetite for kayaking. You can follow up this class with one of our K102 rolling classes. If you wish to learn the sport of kayaking we recommend that you take the Novice Lake Clinic where you learn the very basics up through the techniques needed for river kayaking. This course (or a demonstration of equivalent ability) and the K102 rolling classes are both prerequisite for our river trips.

What to Expect:
This is an economical way to try kayaking. For those people that know they want to learn the sport of kayaking, we recommend taking our Novice Lake Clinic. Whether you want to paddle lakes, rivers, or oceans, this clinic will give you a taste of kayaking. Your program begins with an introduction to the boat and equipment. Topics covered include: wet exit, paddle strokes (sweep, forward, correction strokes), hip snap, braces, and bow-rescue.
All gear is provided, just bring a bathing suit and towel. After completion of this course you will have the necessary skills to progress to one of our kayak rolling clinics K102.

Scheduling Format:
Our kayak introduction clinic is available in Longmont, Golden, and Englewood, Colorado.

Kayak Introductory Clinics Fee Per/person Hours
Lake Class $60.00 3 Hours
Pool Classes $50.00 2 Hours

Lake Classes

Longmont
Union Reservoir in Longmont Map
Every other Saturday 9:00-12:00pm. (Jun-Sept)

Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)

May 24, 08
Jun 07, 08
Jun 21, 08
Jul 19, 08
Aug 02, 08
Aug 16, 08
Sep 06, 08
   

Fee: $60.00
Gear Rental Package: $10.00
* Gear that is included in our lake class: kayak, sprayskirt, paddle, flotation, lifejacket, and a paddlejacket. Please bring appropriate warm clothing for this class. You may also rent a wetsuit and booties for $10.00 and these items are highly recommended.

*Minimum age for lake clinics is 8 years old.

Pool Classes

Golden Pool Clinic
Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm (All Year)
Golden Community Center Map

Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)

May 13, 08
May 20, 08
May 27, 08
Jun 03, 08
Jun 10, 08
Jun 17, 08
Jun 24, 08
Jul 01, 08
Jul 08, 08
Jul 15, 08
Jul 22, 08
Jul 29, 08
Aug 05, 08
Aug 12, 08
Aug 19, 08
Aug 26, 08
Sep 02, 08
Sep 09, 08
Sep 16, 08
Sep 23, 08
Sep 30, 08
Oct 07, 08
Oct 14, 08
Oct 21, 08
Oct 28, 08
Nov 04, 08
Nov 11, 08
Nov 18, 08
Nov 25, 08
Dec 02, 08
Dec 09, 08
Dec 16, 08
 

Fee: $50.00

Englewood Pool Clinic
Every other Thursday 7:00-9:00pm (Feb-Aug)
Englewood Recreation Center Map

Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)

May 15, 08
   

Fee: $50.00

Longmont
Centennial Pool, Longmont Map
Some Saturdays 5:00-7:00pm. (Feb-May)
Dates:
We currently do not have any trips scheduled or we have an error in our data which we need to know about. Please give us a call if dates do not show up here.


Refund Policy
Classes cancelled 48 hours or more in advance are able to be rescheduled (subject to availability) without penalty. Within 48 hours of the class start time, funds are committed and you will be charged for the class. Refunds will only be given if RA Guides is unable to provide the class as described.

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Kayak Introduction Class


More Clinic Information

Kayak Schedule
Pricing
Novice Lake Clinic
Novice 3-night Pool Clinic

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The Boulder Outdoor Center is now booking kayak classes for Renaissance Adventure Guides.


This clinic is great for kids through adults who like the outdoors. We often have multiple clinics going on at the same time which allows us to arrange people into groups that are ideal for their learning. Kids, women specific and the natural quick learning kayakers can often be in their own groups.

Please below or see our schedule for specific dates.

What to bring:
All students should bring...
bathing suit/shorts
towel
Money for a gate fee.

Boulder Reservoir Gate fee is: ( $2.50/Kids, $4.00/Teens, $6.00/adults or have a Season Pass. If the reservoir in gate is closed, drive in the out gate for free. )
Littleton: Chatfield Reservoir Gate fee is: ( $6.00 per vehicle )
Longmont: Union Reservoir Gate fee is: ( $6.00 per vehicle )
sun screen
a hat
nose plugs
sun glasses with a strap
water


If you are providing your own equipment, you will need...
kayak
sprayskirt
paddle
flotation
lifejacket
wetsuit
paddlejacket
booties
and appropriate warm clothing

Renaissance Adventure Guides
2109 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood CO 80227



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