Learn to Kayak Weekend - Beginner
Schedule
Sat Jun 01 2024 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
103 Garrett St, Ohiopyle, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15470 | Ohiopyle, PA
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We have a passion for kayaking and would love to share it with you! The Youghiogheny River runs from Class I-V, providing the ultimate classroom. You can start with your first paddle stroke, and progress to your first drop over a waterfall.We’ll help you to build a solid foundation of proper technique, confidence and control while enjoying the scenic river valley of the Laurel Highlands.
A typical clinic begins by introducing you to the kayak and all your gear. Moving onto the water—either on nearby Youghiogheny Lake or right in our backyard on the Middle Yough—we will learn safety procedures and break down the different strokes. With edge control exercises and lots of paddling practice, your comfort level in the kayak will soar. Later in the day you’ll get to paddle through gentle currents learning techniques such as ferrying, eddy turns, peel outs and basic river reading.
Day two will reinforce your new skills. If water levels cooperate, this day is spent running the scenic Middle Youghiogheny, navigating through Class I and II whitewater. We’ll introduce you to the bow rescue and bracing techniques, which will help you execute the Eskimo Roll. From here, days three, four and five will find you building upon your skills by running sections of rivers such as the Loop or even the whole Lower Yough. The longer your clinic, the more comfortable you will be to venture out on your own!
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Where is it happening?
103 Garrett St, Ohiopyle, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15470Event Location & Nearby Stays:
