This three day beginner clinic is designed for those wanting to learn the skill of whitewater kayaking. On Tuesday, April 17 from 5:30-8:30 you will learn and practice flatwater skills, including basic strokes and maneuvering. On Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30-8:30 you will learn how to deal with moving water and currents, how to catch eddys, peel outs, and how to gain boat control. This portion will be held locally on the Mad River. On Saturday, April 28 or Sunday, April 29, from 9-4:00, the third segment of this paddling clinic will be held on Rocky Fork and Paint Creek which is just east of Hillsboro, 1 ½ hours from Dayton. During this class you will put to use and practice your newly developed skills while paddling a beautiful class 1-2 stretch of whitewater, while further developing and fine tuning your skills. For those interested, you can run the “Chutes”, a class III rapid at the end of the day… the Grand Finale!

Costs will be $165 per person for the three day clinic. Equipment Rentals $45, Wetsuit Rentals $18, Paddling Jacket $8. You can also register for an additional day of training at Paint Creek and Rocky Fork (on Sunday) for $65. Camping and lodging available.

To participate in this clinic you must have attended a minimum of two rolling classes, or the equivalent with approval. Basic equipment rentals can be pre-arranged for an additional fee. There will be a minimum requirement of protective clothing that you will need to obtain to participate (due to the expected temperatures in April).

For additional information and to pre-register for this class call (937) 222-7020 or by e-mail at wwwh@erinet.com ; or contact Five Rivers Outdoors at (937) 277-4374. Reservations Required and Limited. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it