Women's Intermediate I Kayak 4-Day

This course is designed for paddlers who have some whitewater experience and would like to perfect the basics. Enjoy time on the water with other women paddlers in a course that allows for more time, information and fun than the weekend courses. You'll be able to reinforce new skills and be introduced to more rivers during your four-day stay at NOC.

Itinerary
Although each class varies with the needs and desires of the group, the following is an example of your itinerary:

Sunday
After check-in, the clinic begins with dinner at Relia's Garden Restaurant where you will meet your instructors and the other women in your group. Share views and stories about why you enjoy paddling whitewater. After dinner, you'll review the activities of the weekend and watch an instructional video, The Kayaker's Toolbox DVD or Whitewater Kayaking for Women DVD.

Monday
After breakfast, you'll head to our equipment area where your instructor will help you select women-specific gear, or help you have the best fit for optimal performance with your own gear. The next stop will be at a nearby lake for a review of the basic strokes and techniques. Spend time troubleshooting and mastering your kayak roll. A deli-style lunch offers a midday break. Most groups like to head to a short stretch of moving water in the afternoon, usually a Class II section of the Little Tennessee, Tuckasegee or the Nantahala. Finish the day with a great meal and the chance to share stories of the day's adventures together at the Paddler's Pub.

Tuesday
Refuel with breakfast before returning to the lake for a short session of rolling practice and further review of skills and techniques. Or, head straight to the river for a full day of paddling. Expect to head to the Tuckasegee or the Nantahala for some fun in exciting Class I-II+ rapids. Your time on the river will feature further development of "reading the rapids," crossing the river with "ferries" and gracefully moving in and out of eddies using "eddy turns" and "peel outs." Our instructors are dedicated to helping you have the most fun on the river.

Wednesday
On Wednesday, you'll get up early and finish late with a travel day to a nearby river, maybe Section III of the Chattooga or the French Broad to work on skill development. Soak in the excitement of the river and the natural beauty of the outdoors.

Thursday
Most groups are excited for an 8-mile run of the Nantahala River to further hone river running and reading skills. Don't worry, there will still be plenty of time to stop and play along the way. At the end of the paddling day, you'll have the option to run Class III Nantahala Falls and a chance to take home a picture as a trophy of your adventure. Finish the day with a delicious farewell dinner together and receive one of our coveted NOC Instruction t-shirts before saying goodbye to your new friends; however, there's no need to rush home because lodging is included for the night!

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.

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

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