All of our courses begin with a “classroom” portion to discuss the basics and cover safety and class logistics. The section may actually be in a classroom or we may be ale to move outdoors and have the land-based sessions waterside. All courses will then move to a calm water environment; either pool or lake to work on the boating basics and gain a level of comfort with the boats, paddles and gear.

The more advanced moving-water courses (Essentials of River Kayaking and Whitewater Kayak) will then proceed to the dynamic moving-water environment to gain familiarity with the different forces and challenges faced there.

All courses can generally be accomplished in the Research Triangle area but the moving-water courses are sometimes limited by low or high flow conditions and alternative venues/times/dates may be chosen. If students so desire, the entire venue of the course might be moved to provide alternative teaching locations (e.g. the mountains).

Flexibility is a key word in the paddlesports. We are always working with a changing environment to get the most out of our leisure adventures. In most of the aspects of our course we may have to move from “Plan A” to “Plan B” but we’ll always do our best to make it safe, informative and enjoyable.