This clinic is great for kids through adults who like the outdoors.
The majority of our beginning students have never
been in a kayak or have very little paddling experience. We take the beginner
from the very basics up through the techniques needed for river kayaking.
Novice and intermediate boaters are welcome to refresh their strokes and
roll. This course (or a demonstration of equivalent ability) is a prerequisite
for our river trips.
What to Expect:
This course is designed for those who wish to pursue kayaking. Whether
you want to paddle lakes, rivers, or oceans, this clinic will give
you a strong foundation. Your program begins with an introduction
to the boat and equipment. We progress quickly into entry and exit
of the kayak, strokes, performing bow rescues, braces to keep yourself
upright, deep water rescues, dock enders, and of course a detailed
progression into the eskimo roll. After completion of this course
you will have the necessary skills to progress to our novice river
trip.
Scheduling Format:
Our lake clinic is available in Boulder, Longmont and Littleton, Colorado. Each location provides a full 6 hours of instruction.
Novice Lake Clinic: Only one day from 9am-4pm. Great for fast learners and those tight on time. You get a one hour break for lunch. Please bring a lunch, we will provide the boating gear.
* 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.
*Any novice lake class may be followed with any novice river clinic to form a 3 day clinic package.
*Minimum age for lake clinics is 8 years old.
Novice Lake Clinic Schedule
Boulder Reservoir Map
Novice Lake Class at Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, Colorado: (9am-4pm):
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Novice Lake Clinic in Littleton, Colorado at Chatfield State Park: (9am-4pm):
Map to Chatfield State Park, meet at the gravel pond at Chatfield State Park. Enter through the main entrance to the park off of Wadsworth Blvd (
$6.00 per vehicle
). Go right at the T-intersection. Follow the road south for about 1 mile. The road will turn to the left, and on the right you will see a body of water. This is the gravel pond. Take a right on the first dirt road and go 200 yards to the parking lot at the end. This is where you will be met by your instructor.
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
May 17, 08
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May 24, 08
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May 31, 08
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Jun 07, 08
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Jun 14, 08
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Jun 21, 08
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Jun 28, 08
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Jul 12, 08
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Jul 19, 08
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Jul 26, 08
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Aug 02, 08
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Aug 16, 08
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Aug 23, 08
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Aug 30, 08
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Sep 06, 08
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Sep 13, 08
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Novice Lake Clinic in Longmont at Union Reservoir: (9am-4pm):
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Lake Clinic Fees all clinics:
Cost: $110.00
Gear Rental Package: $10.00 to get use of a wetsuit and boots.
Deals/Discounts
2 or 3-Day Package Deal: Sign up for one of our one day or two day river trips
at the same time as any of these lake classes and save $10.00 on a one day river trip or $29.00 on a two day river trip!
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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