Whitewater Kayak Class- 3 Day

Jun 18 Fri 7:00 PM
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 36  people attended.
5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

Who organized?
Ga Canoe Assn

Price

$90.00 per person
refund policy

THIS CLASS IS FULL
See July 18 for the next class.
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For people who have minimal experience on moving water and/or have not had recent instruction. Three-hour evening classroom session with videos and lectures covering equipment, safety, river features and paddling techniques. Full day Saturday flat water session emphasizing wet exits, strokes, safety, self-rescues, and eskimo rolling. Full day Sunday session on a class 1-2 water river (tentatively the Tuckaseegee River). You must attend both the dry and flat water sessions to participate in the white water river portion of the course.

Date: June 18,19,20

Three day class with ACA certified instructors.

Price $90 for the class and includes a one year GCA membership.
Compare that to other places that charge between $250-$449 for the same ACA class.
This is even less that some one day starter classes!

If you don't have your own kayak, we can help you rent one from a local outfitter.

We will be splitting this to include a "Recreational Kayak" class. This is similar, to the "Whitewater Kayak" class, but will be held on much milder class 1 river.

Because there is a charge for this class, your space will not be confirmed until your payment is received. Refunds are available with 10 days notice, or if a replacement can be found.

Space is limited. The size limit on this event has been temporarily expanded remove the waiting list of people that want to take the class. Once the classes are full the OACS meetup size will drop to 1 with a waiting list.

Send Checks with GCA form (http://www.gapaddle.c...) to:

Whitewater Class
Steve Cramer
190 Deer Ridge
Athens GA 30605

Recreational Kayak Class
Gina Johnson
10175 Big Canoe
Jasper, GA 30143

For other questions, or for more information, let me know:
William Gatling
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www.gapaddle.com

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  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    All the pictures are posted at:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjmanalo2001/sets/7215762432...

    Posted Jun 28, 2010 11:27 AM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    I would greatly appreciate access to any photos taken on this trip.

    Posted Jun 21, 2010 9:00 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    I'm looking forward to hearing how things went on Monday. There are two choices. A) I thought I was going to die! B) OMG, I had no idea how many things I didn't know!

    Posted Jun 17, 2010 11:34 PM
  • Marc
    Marc

    Planning on camping at Smoky Mtn. Meadows Campground tomorrow and Saturday, too.

    Posted Jun 17, 2010 9:53 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    There is a pavillion in the middle. Steve Cramer is the instructor. He is a tall thin guy, about 55 years old.

    Posted Jun 17, 2010 6:03 PM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    I'm camping at the Smokey Mtn. Meadows Campground. Where do we meet there on Sat. at 9am and who is our contact?

    Posted Jun 17, 2010 5:37 PM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    I see that the whitewater learning center rents solo kayaks with all the gear for $70 for the weekend and provides foam supports to strap it to your car.

    Posted Jun 6, 2010 5:42 PM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    I'm in the same proverbial boat as Lesli. I can arrange to rent a WW kayak but how will I move it around? Tie it to the roof of my Honda Accord?

    Posted Jun 6, 2010 5:32 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    Kevin, That is correct. The class will be at Smokey Mountain Meadows campground. The flatwater section will be Saturday on Lake Fontaina which is a few miles away.

    Posted Jun 6, 2010 5:19 PM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    I'm understanding that there will be no Friday night session and the classroom and flatwater practice will be on Saturday. Where will we be doing the flatwater practice?

    Posted Jun 6, 2010 5:07 PM
  • Lesli
    Lesli

    Is anyone else renting their kayak? I need to rent and then have no way to transport it. Does anyone have a rack who can help me transport it?

    Also, anyone want to carpool? I live in Smyrna.

    Posted Jun 2, 2010 4:31 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    The first meeting is 9:00 AM Saturday June 19 at Smoky Mountain Meadows.

    There will be an email going out soon to everybody signed up.

    Posted May 24, 2010 12:41 PM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    Will be we getting an update soon on where both portions of the class are being held? Also, I will need to rent a WW kayak and need info on where I can do that.

    Posted May 23, 2010 7:14 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    At $90 this class will sell out soon. Check www.gapaddle.com for more trips and classes. Space is limited.

    Posted Apr 14, 2010 10:03 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    Make it payable to the GCA.

    Posted Mar 22, 2010 11:55 AM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    Sure! If you used GCA membership form address it would go to the treasurer. He would sit on the form for up to one month. By sending the checks directly to the instructors, they know how many people are attending. One week before the class the checks are deposited. If too many people sign up, those checks will be returned. The addresses listed here are the ones to use. I hope that helped!

    Posted Mar 22, 2010 11:45 AM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    Second question:

    Should the checks be made payable to the GCA or to the person listed on the address?

    Posted Mar 22, 2010 11:41 AM
  • Kevin Ball
    Kevin Ball

    Would you please provide a little clarification?

    Do we disregard the address on the GCA membership form and send our completed form and payment to the appropriate address given above?

    Posted Mar 22, 2010 11:32 AM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    Space is limited. The size limit on this event has been temporarily expanded remove the waiting list of people that want to take the class. Once the classes are full the OACS meetup size will drop to 1 with a waiting list.

    Posted Mar 21, 2010 2:33 PM
  • Ga Canoe Assn
    Ga Canoe Assn

    Great beginning whitewater kayak DVD.
    http://www.gapaddle.com/trainingsafety/294-dvd-review-ejs...

    Posted Feb 10, 2010 12:30 PM
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