WHITEWATER BEGINNER KAYAKING

ARE YOU A BEGINNER? You are a beginner if you have little to no experience in a kayak, and are not familiar with wet exits . We consider you an Advanced Beginner, if you have already tried paddlesports (river kayaking or sea kayaking) and are comfortable with exiting a boat.
Intermediate Kayaker?

BEGINNER INSTRUCTION: If you are ever wondering why you see so many kayaks on roof racks on or around the beltway, then you may want to call for an update! The Potomac River is an amazing place to get wet behind the ear and experience the wonderful world of kayaking. Calleva Headquarters is poised perfectly on the banks of the Potomac River with a deep and experienced background of leading and executing unequalled kayaking trips. Kayaking has coursed our veins.

BEGINNER CLASSES:

This is the intro class aimed at but not limited to those who have completed our "Kayaking 101" Clinic. We start by placing you in a suitable boat and teaching you how to outfit it to your liking. Always "wet exits" first and then learning basic paddling skills. Our four class package is designed to make you feel comfortable and confident. The first class leaves you with a basic understanding of paddle strokes, knowing everything about your boat, and being comfortable maneuvering it in flat water. The second class is an introduction to the paddle roll, and possibly some experience in moving water! The third class focuses primarily on small moving water - manuevering your kayak and understanding water. The final class in a beginner package is a river trip, where skills are honed, rapids are scouted, and the kayaker is prepared to meet more whitewater in the Intermediate arena.
  • Classes are $120/person
  • 4 class packages are $425/person (free clinics available)
  • All classes start at Riley's Lock
  • Instructor splits group according to Class
  • If needed, all equipment provided
  • Dates required for Registration

Questions or need help? Contact: Big Tic

SCHEDULING/CALENDAR: Individuals must pre-register for all weekend programming through the Calleva Office.

SCHEDULE:

Saturdays:
10am -11:30pm - Kayaking Clinic (WW & Rec.)
12:30pm -2:30pm - Kayaking Instruction (WW & Rec.)

Sundays:
11am - 2pm - Raft the Potomac Gorge
12:30pm - 2:30pm - Kayaking Instruction (WW & Rec.)

Wednesdays:
6pm - 9pm - Kayak Rolling Clinic/Float Trip (WW & Rec.)