Beginner Whitewater Package
BEGINNER WHITEWATER PACKAGE
Learn Whitewater Kayaking at Your Own Pace
The Whitewater Kayaking Lessons Package offers high-quality instruction, a supportive community, and lifetime coaching to master whitewater kayaking at your own pace. It includes free kayak and gear rentals, practice time, and a lifetime of coaching. The methodical progression has evolved from thousands of hours of teaching beginners to appreciate proper technique. Students must be punctual, prepared, and on time for participation.
Beginner Whitewater Package
$785
Now 30% off!
$549.50
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Package Overview
Enjoy over two years of member benefits*, including:
- 16 hours of high-quality lessons 5:1 average ratio
- Flexible, learn at your own pace scheduling
- 68+ hours of coached practices*
- FREE use of new kayak and equipment during lessons ($380 value)
- FREE kayak and equipment rentals for practice ($1,360 value)
- Slow-motion expert video analysis of your strokes and roll
- FREE UNLIMITED coached practices with your own gear
Our four courses serve as a foundation for future courses, allowing for a two-year practice period at coached practices. Our software allows for online scheduling customization. Our friendly, non-intimidating approach has made us the top whitewater program for beginners in the region.
Courses include: kayak, paddle, personal floatation device (PFD), skirt, and helmet. Students must be punctual and fully prepared for participation.
Use of top-quality equipment for all lessons
(kayak, paddle and PFD)
Price
Beginner Whitewater Package
$785
Now 30% off!
$549.50
Payments processed securely by Stripe
BEGINNER WHITEWATER 101
FUNdamentals & Rolling Skills
Experience a fun-filled four-hour whitewater fundamentals lesson with friendly instructors, focusing on equipment fit, boat selection, underwater comfort, and kayak control. Gain confidence and learn faster by participating in a quality orientation and developing flatwater skills.
BEGINNER WHITEWATER 102
Paddle Strokes & Rolling
This intensive four-hour class is also on flat water and teaches you the fundamental strokes that turn and propel the kayak and gives you the tools you need to “bombproof” your roll in preparation for WW 103. (Pick from multiple dates offered for your Lesson)
BEGINNER WHITEWATER 103
Moving Water
Experience a three-hour trip on the Potomac River at Riley’s Lock, where you’ll listen for evening sounds like owls and bull frogs. These trips are offered during full or nearly full moons, and witnessing a moonrise from a kayak is a breathtaking experience. Bring a Red Glowstick
BEGINNER WHITEWATER 104
Trip Leading
Experience a four-hour whitewater adventure in Mather Gorge, Potomac, focusing on responsible group management and river communication. Learn to read water and pick good lines with an instructor, available on multiple dates.
ALSO INCLUDED
FREE Whitewater Practices
The Whitewater Membership Package offers weekly kayaking practice for skill development and social setting, with beginner and gear-bringing students attending one session per week. WW 102 attendance required prior to participation.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Private Instruction
Private lessons are ideal for those with schedule constraints or those seeking concentrated instruction. Our experienced instructors analyze technique and help master skills, focusing on fundamentals, advanced strokes, moves, surfing, and more. These lessons are available on weekdays and are designed to enhance group instruction, not replace it.
OFFERED BY APPOINTMENT
Please chat with us for details.
FAQs
Feeling uncertain about how the kayak tours work? Find answers to some frequently asked questions below!
Can I just sign up for a single tour or do I have to purchase the complete package?
Yes! The package is a better value if you were to do all of the trips, but you can sign up for a single tour, if desired. Just go to our registration page and you can purchase a single trip.
Do I have to do the trips in any specific order?
No! You can do any trip at any time—no specific order required! : )
Is there a time limit, or can I do all five trips in a sprint?
Yes! You can do all five trips as quickly as you’d like. Alternately, if you’d like to stretch them out, you can take up to two years to complete them all. We’re flexible and it’s up to you!
What Others Are Saying
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Make This Year Amazing!
Learn to whitewater kayak, meet new friends, and see the Potomac Region like never before with Kayak DC!
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