Class II River Kayaking clinics provide students an opportunity to fine-tune techniques learned in previous courses. Participants will focus on increasing fluidity and efficiency while paddling, river reading, and river awareness. Additionally, this is the perfect “Bridge Course” for paddlers advancing from beginner proficiency in a whitewater kayak to intermediate skill levels.
Prior to signing up for Class II River Kayaking, participants should have experience paddling Class I-II whitewater in a whitewater kayak, and using paddling gear and equipment. Participants should also have experience with flatwater rolling and understand paddling terms, along with the following fundamentals:
- Wet Exit
- Boat Based Rescues
- Carving & Edging
- Catching Eddies
- Peel Outs
- Ferries
Our professionally trained team of instructors will help improve paddlers’ skills, rendering them able to carve up Nantahala Falls and enjoy more advanced rivers like the Pigeon and French Broad. Perfecting a strong combat roll will be a primary goal of the course, as this is an indispensable skill for whitewater paddling.
We offer both two and four-day courses. The four-day is recommended for paddlers serious about quickly advancing, so students can log more river time with instructors. Additionally, four-day courses provide more opportunities to test out the latest boats and gear – helping you determine what best fits your body type and paddling style.
*Additional discounts available at NOC lodging and restaurants
Included in Course:
- All necessary specialty whitewater equipment
- Lunch & In-Course Transportation
- Access to NOC’s extensive fleet of instruction boats for in-clinic use
- NOC’s highly trained, ACA certified instruction
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Course Dates
Course | Dates | Location | Tuition | |
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2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 9th - 10th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 11th - 14th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 16th - 17th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 18th - 21st | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 23rd - 24th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 25th - 28th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 30th - 31st | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 1st - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 6th - 7th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 8th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 13th - 14th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 15th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 20th - 21st | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 3rd - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 5th - 8th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 10th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 12th - 15th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 17th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 19th - 22nd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 24th - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 26th - 29th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 1st - 2nd | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 3rd - 6th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 8th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 10th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 15th - 16th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 17th - 20th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 22nd - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
4-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 24th - 27th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 29th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $450 | Book Now |
Course Outline
Course Topics:
- Scouting
- Eddy Turns and Peel Outs
- Ferrying
- Stroke Timing
- Combat Roll Techniques
- Introduce Compound Strokes
8:30 AM: Check-in and meet instructor
9:00 AM: Gear overview and selection
10:00 AM: Fundamental paddling skills on flatwater, or building skills on moving water
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Apply skills on moving water
4:30 PM: Course ends
Packing List
NOC Provides the primary gear needed for each course including boats, paddles, PFD's, helmets, spray skirts, semi-dry tops, wetsuit bottoms and booties. Exclusive discounts are available for course participants at the Outfitter’s Store.
Necessary items (for all classes)
- Shorts/swimwear
- Water shoes or old sneakers
- Synthetic T-shirts
- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Towel and change of clothes each day
- Reusable water bottle
- Clothing and personal items
- Rain gear
- Synthetic long underwear
- Light fleece hoodie/pullover
Optional items
- Nose clips
- Sunglasses
- Eyeglass strap
- Hat or visor
- Earplugs (if sensitive to water)