AO Boatwerks - 2019 Whitwater Paddling School

Intro to Wh itewater

Sk il l s D ev el op m en t

Private / Semi-Private Lessons

This program is designed for the non paddler to get a sense of the thrill of whitewater, no experience required! Our guides will navigate you down the river in our inflatable sport yaks and rafts. Your adrenaline will be pumping as you stare down Whitehorse Falls.

This course is designed for the novice paddler to learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking in a safe river venue. The object of the course will be to familiarize the participants with gear fit and safety, wet exits, basic strokes and combinations, rolling and eddy maneuvers. You may even attempt a surf!

Our private and semi-private lessons include a wide range of whitewater paddling instruction.

These lessons are booked depending on instructor availability so please make your reservations well in advance.

Course Length: 2 Hrs (3 descents) Course Cost: $125/pp with equipment

Course Length: Half-day (3 hrs) Course Cost: $125/person $165/person with equipment

This course is designed for the experienced paddler who is looking to refresh some old skills or to develop new advanced techniques. Focus of the course will cater to the participant but may include river features, interpretation of hydraulics, combat roll, picking lines and river running, surfing and playboating.

Minimum of 2 participants

Minimum of 3 participants

Course Length: Full-day (5hrs + rest break) Course Cost: $175/person $215/person with equipment

Bethel Road

Minimum of 3 participants

Course Length: Full-day (5hrs + rest break) Course Cost: $210/person $250/person with equipment

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Private: Half-day (3 hrs) Course Cost: $195/person $235/person with equipment Private: Full-day (5hrs + rest break) Course Cost: $295/person $335/person with equipment Semi-Private: Half-day (3 hrs) Course Cost: $140/person $180/person with equipment Semi-Private: Full-day (5hrs + rest break) Course Cost: $240/person $280/person with equipment * Equipment include; Kayak, Whitewater Paddle, Helmet, PFD, and Whitewater Sprayskirt

W h it ewa t er R en t a l s

Country Road #20 / Horseshoe Lake Road

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