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What We Provide
- Kayak
- Spray skirt
- Paddle
- Personal flotation device
- Helmet
- ACA Instructors
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What to Bring
- Wear synthetic blend of clothing
- Secure Footwear—either tennis shoes, water shoes or river sandals NO FLIP FLOPS
- Wear the basic swimsuit, shorts, shirt, and then build from there for the weather (100% Polyester or a wetsuit is best)
- Sunscreen
- Hat or visor, Sunglasses with chums
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Register now! - Call or email to ensure availabiltiy
Sarah Dombrowski - Operations Coordinator, 715-203-1279, info@wausauwhitewater.org
Registration Form
Adult Waivers or Child Waivers
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Ray McLain's Intro to Whitewater Kayaking ~ Level I ~ Register Now!
Try us again next season! Classes will soon be announced for May-September 2012 |
This class is designed for the person who has always wanted to try whitewater kayaking. A 2.5 hour introduction to whitewater kayaking instruction class begins with complete gear outfitting and basic safety instruction, and continues with instruction of paddling techniques, ferrying, peel ins/outs. Morning and Afternoon classes offered.
- To secure the instructor(s) for the basic whitewater class, participants must register in advance by filling out the form to allow our partners, Bear Paw and whitecap, know how many instructors to bring.
- Cost of the class is $40 plus an ACA membership membership option starting at just $5. See Registration form for ACA membership information.
- Classes will begin by fitting students for gear and boats. The instructor will begin the class on flat water and progress to the whitewater course for training in basic whitewater paddling.
Morning (am) sessions are from 9am to 12 noon and will be filled first. An afternoon (pm) session will likely be added from 1pm to 4pm each day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session.
- This very popular course series means that sessions fill up quickly so register early for them.
- Note your height and weight on registration forms so appropriate gear and boats can be selected.
- No refunds within 30 days of the training.
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Ray McLain's Intro to Kayaking ~ Level II ~ Register Now!
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Prerequisite: Ray's Level I or previous whitewater kayaking experience including ferries and eddy turns on class I whitewater.
In this 2.5 hour clinic we will introduce* and teach the roll in a step by step progression. Rolling your kayak will give you confidence in your paddling! Following rolling technique we will expand on techniques learned in the Level I course through practice in Class II current and you will learn the basics of river running, reading the current, and safety techniques.
- To secure the instructor(s) for the basic whitewater class, participants must register in advance by filling out the form to allow our partner, Bear Paw, know how many instructors to bring.
- Cost of the class is $40 plus an ACA membership, option starting at just $5. See registration forms for ACA membership information.
- Classes will begin with boat and gear outfitting.
- Morning (am) sessions begin at 9am and afternoon sessions at 1pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session.
- Note your height and weight on registration forms so appropriate gear and boats can be selected.
- No refunds within 30 days of the training.
* Please note: Learning to roll takes time, patience, and is tiring. After you learn the basics in this course you will have the tools to be able to practice with a partner on your own, however for the majority of paddlers even the most experienced, it is unlikely you will successfully complete a roll on every attempt after this lesson.
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| Ray McLain's Intro to Kayaking ~ Level III ~ Register Now! |
Offered: TBD
Prerequisite: Ray's Level II or similar whitewater experience AND ability to do a kayak roll.
In this 2.5 hour clinic we will review previous techniques learned in level I & II classes and move into advance river running from the top of the course down. We will also introduce the paddler to beginning playboating techniques such as surfing.
- To secure the instructor(s) for the basic whitewater class, participants must register in advance by filling out the form. A minimum of 3 students are required to hold the class and classes are capped at 5 participants.
- Cost of the class is $40 plus the $5 ACA fee unless you select ACA membership. See Waiver forms for ACA membership information.
- Classes will begin with boat and gear outfitting.
- Morning (am) sessions begin at 9am and afternoon sessions at 1pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session.
- Note your height and weight on registration forms so appropriate gear and boats can be selected.
- No refunds within 30 days of the training.
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Ray McLain's Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing ~ Register Now!
Offered: TBD
Have you ever wanted to learn some whitewater canoeing skills for your canoeing adventures instead of portaging? Or just want too see how fun playing in the rapids with a whitewater canoe really is?
- Advance Registration Required
- Must call Bear Paw at 715-882-3502 for boat rental or demos prior to class
- This class begins with 2 hours of instruction starting at 10am, break for lunch, and an additional 2 hours of instruction in the afternoon. To secure the instructor(s) for the basic whitewater class, participants must register in advance by filling out the form to allow our partner, Bear Paw, know how many instructors to bring.
- Cost of the class is $55 plus the $5 ACA fee unless you select ACA membership. See Waiver forms for ACA membership information.
- No refunds within 30 days of the training.
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