Intermediate I Canoe 2-Day - Solo/Tandem

Develop confidence in your canoe on Class II-III whitewater.

Our experienced instructors will lead you through established skill progressions to help you build confidence and skills necessary to enjoy Class II whitewater. We'll start by reviewing the necessary balance and stroke skills and progress into building competent river skills either in solo or tandem canoes.

Itinerary
Although each class varies with the needs and goals of the group, below is a sample itinerary:

Friday
After check-in, your evening starts with dinner at Relia's Garden Restaurant, where you will meet your instructors and the others in your group. After dinner, we'll review the activities of the weekend.

Saturday
After breakfast, you'll head to our equipment area where we'll outfit you with high-quality canoeing equipment. The next stop will be a nearby lake for practice of the basic strokes and techniques you'll need for the river. You'll work on proper body posture, forward strokes and steering techniques. After a break for a deli-style lunch, most groups head to a Class I-II section of river to feel the exhilaration of their boat in motion, while other groups continue practicing their new skills on flatwater. Finish the day with dinner and the chance to share the day's adventures at the Paddler's Pub.

Sunday
After a hearty breakfast, return to the lake for more practice in preparation for a day on the river. After a short time on the lake, you'll move onto the exciting Class II rapids of the Tuckasegee River. You'll spend time learning to read and successfully negotiate the rapids, cross the river with "ferries" and gracefully move in and out of eddies using "eddy turns" and "peel outs." Finish the day with a delicious farewell dinner and receive one of our coveted NOC Paddling School t-shirts before saying goodbye to your new friends.

We focus on your safety while teaching you how to manage unforeseen challenges on the water. During our river time over the weekend, we'll have the opportunity to paddle on Class II-III rapids. If you are not sure how rapids are classified, visit the AW International Scale of River Difficulty page.

Remember: All of our paddling school guests receive a special discount in the NOC Outfitter's Store so do your shopping here!

Contact Us
Call the Guest Relations Office at 800-232-7238 for information regarding availability and options.

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