Whitewater Kayak Novice Training

Start
30 May 2025
9:00 AM
End
08 Jun 2025
4:30 PM
Location
Philadephia Canoe Club
Spaces left
16

Registration

Adult (ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training – $299.00
Adult (ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training 10% Discount – $269.00
Adult (ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) – $180.00
Adult (ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) 10% Discount – $162.00
Adult (Non-ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training – $309.00
Adult (Non-ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training 10% Discount – $278.00
Adult (Non-ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) – $190.00
Adult (Non-ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) 10% Discount – $171.00
Minor (ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training – $199.00
Minor (ACA Member) 4-Day Novice Training 10% Discount – $179.00
Minor (ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) – $98.00
Minor (ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) 10% Discount – $88.00
Minor (Non-ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) – $108.00
Minor (Non-ACA Member) First Weekend Only (2-Days) 10% Discount – $97.00
Minor (Non-Member) 4-Day Novice Training – $208.00
Minor (Non-Member) 4-Day Novice Training 10% Discount – $187.00

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WHITEWATER KAYAKING NOVICE TRAINING

May 30th (Friday Evening, 5:30 p.m.)

Weekend 1 - May 31st and June 1st

Weekend 2 - June 7th & 8th, 2025

No experience necessary. This course is held over a period of two weekends. You will be introduced to proper fit and use of equipment, strokes, maneuvers, assisted and self rescue, river reading and safety while building skills to paddle class two whitewater.

Class begins Friday Evening (May 31) which will include a mandatory orientation, equipment fitting, class assignments, meeting instructors and logistics for the class. Please wear clothing that may get soiled or wet as you will be sitting in a kayak during the fitting.

The first two-day weekend is held in Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River followed by two days on the Lehigh River in the Poconos. Tent camping at Whitewater Challengers in the Poconos is included for Friday and Saturday nights (June 6 & 7). A dinner will be provided at the campground on Saturday evening, June 7 in the pavillion.

Please note: NO RV's permitted in the campground.

Successful completion of this course will allow students to participate in Philadelphia Canoe Club’s (PCC) Wednesday Night Flat Rock Trips on the Schuylkill River.

Full Course Cost:

$309 Adults, (ACA Members $299)

$209 Minors, (ACA Members $199)

First Weekend Only:

$190 Adults, (ACA Members $180)

$108 Minors (ACA Members $98)

Cancellation policy:

Students may cancel 5 days before class for 80% refund.

No refunds for no-shows.

If you have questions please contact the training director at Looielooie1@yahoo.com

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