Specialty Courses

Because we've been teaching people to paddle for more than 35 years, we know what paddlers want. And sometimes, it's not always a multi-day clinic. Some of our Specialty Courses cover highly-specific paddling problems, while some feature world-class guest instructors. Others, are specifically designed for groups like scouts, kids and teens.

	Kids & Teens - From 9 - 90, we're all kids at heart, but those who don't yet get to vote - we offer age specific courses from total beginner to raging river hound! Our Kid's Weeks provide supportive instruction in a friendly environment that will make your child the champion of summer-camp story tales when school starts up again!
	Women's Courses - What's better that a group of women learning together and encouraging each other? A group of women learning together in kayaks! Whether you are an absolute beginner who barely knows a paddle from a pizza or a hard-core creeker - we've got the women's only course for you!
	Girls at Play - Female Kayaking's most active advocate is now basing her famous Girls at Play programs at NOC's Paddling School! Anna Levesque aims to increase female participation in paddlesports with her popular, holistic approach to kayaking instruction.
	Skills Workshops - Whether you are looking to learn the best line through Nantahala Falls, need to perfect your roll, or want to get better air in a hole, we have the course for you. Run on the Nantahala or the Ocoee, our skill building classes will give you an edge for the rest of your paddling days.
	Custom Instuction - That's right - what ever you want to focus on for as long as you want to learn! And custom mean both private one-on-one private groups! Give us a call and we'll set up your dream paddling course!