Advanced/Intermediate Kayak Classs - May
These two classes, like the Basic Intermediate class, accommodate a range of skills. You should have a river roll to join these weeks and be a comfortable Class III boater for INTERMEIDATE CLASS and III plus/IV minus for the advanced boater.
The Advanced/Intermediate Class:
Is designed for the stronger boater with a solid roll and would like to become more confident and comfortable on harder rapids. These weeks are for paddlers who get out a lot and are solid in eary class IV whitewater.
The first two weeks of these classes are discounted 15% in order to encourage boaters to begin their Kayak season a little earlier with kayak instructors who are the most seasoned and are the best in the business.
We generally have a ‘PLAY BOAT’ instructor the first two weeks, who will work on your PLAY BOATING skills as well as river-running. If you choose this option you should indicate which category you would like to focus on. You may choose to concentrate on PLAY BOATING or RIVER RUNNING or do both through out the week.
The ADVANCED paddler is exposed to: Intense, powerful, but predictable rapids, which require precise boat handling in turbulent water; fast maneuvers under pressure; rapids that require ‘must make’ moves; scouting. The difficulty range here is Class IV- to ClassIV+.
The INTERMEDIATE paddler will be exposed to: Complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges; large waves or strainers may be present but easily avoided; Strong eddies and powerful currents when the river is higher; how to scout your run; river reading skills. This boater should become competent on class IIIplus/IV minus if the instruction is followed.
The above is a general guide-line to determine the class you should take. Our programs are flexible and are meant to accommodate the paddler’s needs & goals.
The month of May in California provides the best whitewater of the season. This is a perfect way to ‘kick-start’ your boating season. Get confidence; gain needed skills for higher water and become a safer and more comfortable boater on this water.