Class II River Kayaking provides 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 to intermediate skill levels.
Prior to signing up for Class II River Kayaking, paddlers should be comfortable paddling Class I – II whitewater, have experience using paddling gear and equipment, have experience rolling a boat in flatwater, and understand paddling terms and fundamentals such as:
- Wet Exit
- Boat Based Rescues
- Carving & Edging
- Catching Eddies
- Peel Outs
- Ferries
The course aims to advance these paddlers, 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 five-day courses. The five day is recommended for paddlers serious about quickly advancing, so students can log more river time with instructors. Additionally, five-day courses provide an opportunity to test out the latest boats and gear – helping you determine what best fits your body type and paddling style.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
*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 | Mar 13th - 14th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Mar 15th - 19th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Mar 20th - 21st | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Mar 22nd - 26th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Mar 27th - 28th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Mar 29th - Apr 2nd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 3rd - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 5th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 10th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 12th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 19th - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $859 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 24th - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Apr 26th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 3rd - 7th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 8th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 10th - 14th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 15th - 16th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 17th - 21st | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 22nd - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 24th - 28th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 29th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | May 31st - Jun 4th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 5th - 6th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 7th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 12th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 14th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-DayClass II River Kayaking | Jun 19th - 20th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 21st - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 26th - 27th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jun 28th - Jul 2nd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 3rd - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 5th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 10th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 12th - 16th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 17th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 19th - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2- Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 24th - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 26th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Jul 31st - Aug 1st | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 2nd - 6th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 7th - 8th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 9th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 14th - 15th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 16th - 20th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 21st - 22nd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Aug 23rd - 27th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 4th - 5th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 6th - 10th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 11th - 12th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 13th - 17th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 18th - 19th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 20th - 24th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Sep 27th - Oct 1st | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 2nd - 3rd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 4th - 8th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 9th - 10th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 11th - 15th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 16th - 17th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 18th - 22nd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 23rd - 24th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 25th - 29th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class II River Kayaking | Oct 30th - 31st | Bryson City, NC | $400 | 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)