Class III River Kayaking
This course offers the perfect mix of both instruction and river running on the most iconic rivers in the Southeast and is great for someone who wants to become a more proficient paddler in Class II-III+ whitewater. Students are challenged to execute difficult moves while in appropriate level whitewater and should already have the following skills:
- A reliable flat-water roll
- A reliable combat roll with a 50% success rate
- The ability to make harder moves in Class II waters, such as crossing strong eddy lines with reasonable control, catching challenging eddies and ferrying in fast current
NOC offers both two and five-day courses to fit different schedules and goals. The five-day is highly recommended if you are looking for more time on the water to hone your skills as participants get to experience a multitude of rivers in the Southeast; Chattooga, French Broad, Nantahala, Nolichucky, Pigeon and Ocoee.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
*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
I learned SO much and had lots of fun. We worked on skills I was ready for and pushed me to try new things. It was great to feel successful even on the harder stuff and to fine-tune paddling strokes. It was a great week!
Course Dates
Course | Dates | Location | Tuition | |
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2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 3rd - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 5th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 10th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 12th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 19th - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 24th - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Apr 26th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 3rd - 7th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 8th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 10th - 14th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 15th - 16th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 17th - 21st | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 22nd - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 24th - 28th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 29th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | May 31st - Jun 4th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 5th - 6th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 7th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 12th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 14th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 19th - 20th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 21st - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 26th - 27th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jun 28th - Jul 2nd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 3rd - 4th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 5th - 9th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 10th - 11th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 12th - 16th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 17th - 18th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 19th - 23rd | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 24th - 25th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 26th - 30th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Jul 31st - Aug 1st | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 2nd - 6th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 7th - 8th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 9th - 13th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 14th - 15th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 16th - 20th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 21st - 22nd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Aug 23rd - 27th | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Sep 4th - 5th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Sep 11th - 12th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Sep 18th - 19th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
5-Day Class III River Kayaking | Sep 27th - Oct 1st | Bryson City, NC | $850 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Oct 2nd - 3rd | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Oct 9th - 10th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Oct 16th - 17th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Oct 23rd - 24th | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
2-Day Class III River Kayaking | Oct 30th - 31st | Bryson City, NC | $400 | Book Now |
Course Outline
Course Topics:
- Eddy Turns & Peel Outs
- Jet Ferrying
- Navigating Complex & Powerful Rapids
- Stroke Timing
- Compound Stroke Refinement
- Scouting & Dissecting Class III Rapids
- River Safety Techniques
Daily Itinerary:
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 courses)
- 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)