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The Basic Intermediate Kayak School

Kayaking the Klamath. ©scotthardingphoto.comThe Basic Intermediate School is designed for those who have had some whitewater river experience and perhaps have taken a course in the past and wish to move on with their skills.

Particular emphasis is placed on developing a solid roll, eddy hopping, bracing, ferrying with precision, draw strokes, surfing, and the foundation of play paddling.

We can often accommodate basic intermediate paddlers during our beginning weeks.  See the schedule for weeks where the Basic Intermediate School is combined with either the Beginning School or the Intermediate School.

The Intermediate School

Kayaking the Klamath. ©scotthardingphoto.comThe Intermediate School is a step up from the Basic Intermediate program.  The course emphasizes rolling on the river, turning precisely, ferrying in quick currents, draw strokes, bracing, surfing and other skills needed to begin play boating.  Students can expect the intermediate classes to be more challenging than the Basic Intermediate School.

Because we are flexible and customize our instructional programs to the needs of our classes, we can often accommodate intermediate level paddlers during our Basic Intermediate School.  See the schedule for weeks where the Intermediate School is combined with either the Basic Intermediate School or the Advanced School.

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Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School  |  14026 Salmon River Road  |  Forks of Salmon, California  |  96031
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