References for Paddlers

Helpful Links for Boaters

Boaters! Use this page to find resources that make paddling easy.

Whitewater Skills Assessment
Use this checklist to determine your white water paddling skill level. This list of skills may also help you set some personal goals for your upcoming NOC Paddling School clinic.

NOC Clinic FAQ
This list of frequently answered questions may shed some light on things you're wondering about your upcoming NOC Paddling School clinic.

Rapid Classification System
The International Scale of River Difficulty was devised as a way to rate rapids and rivers across the world. On this page, you'll find thorough descriptions of what to expect on the river.

Whitewater Code of Safety
Click here to visit American Whitewater's established standards of responsibility and preparedness for paddling, along with universal river communication signals.

Nantahala River Release Schedule
Visit Duke Energy's website to get the most recent updates on the Nantahala River's recreation release schedule before heading out to paddle.