ARC KAYAKING CLASSES
The Adventure River Center proudly offers several courses designed to teach a variety of kayaking skills. Our Introduction class is perfect for those wanting to try kayaking for the first time. Our Development course offers instruction to those wishing to improve on beginning skills. And, our Advanced workshops are geared to folks ready to take their kayaking to beyond intermediate levels.

All of our courses are taught by experienced, friendly and supportive American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructors. Each class includes all kayaking gear and kayaking workshop materials. Those who take and complete our courses receive a 10% discount on your first gear purchases, and a free one-day kayak rental following the course.

We hope you join us for a class or two!

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING
This two-day class, two-night class is a great way to learn the basics of kayaking. We begin with an evening of pool-based lessons, learning the roll and rescue components of paddling. The next morning we continue with roll instruction and add basic stroke concepts, before heading out to a quiet stretch of river. Here paddle strokes, rescue and roll techniques are again presented and practiced, along with bracing and basic kayak handling. At the end of this day we paddle down river through moving water.

This evening in a class setting we present information relative to reading rivers and maneuvering kayaks through whitewater. The second day we first head for a mild stretch of river to practice eddy turns, ferrying and other basic skills. Then, this afternoon we tackle mild rapids and apply all that has
been learned!

KAYAK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
This two-day course is designed for those who have successfully completed the Introduction to Kayaking course or those who have basic roll and paddling skills. This class takes paddling skills to the next level and takes place entirely on the river. Intermediate skills such as surfing, advanced eddy turns, and paddling efficiency are presented each day as we run class II and II+ sections of the river. The goal of this course is to improve skills and confidence needed to run class II and III rivers on your own.

ADVANCED PADDLING WORKSHOPS
For those seeking additional instruction beyond basic and intermediate skills we offer custom, private lessons. Please contact our office for details.

WILDERNESS RIVER SUPPORT TRIPS
Ask us about our wilderness kayak support trips on the Rogue, Owyhee, and Salmon rivers!

2006 COURSE RATES
Introduction to Kayaking: $360 per person. These courses are scheduled by demand only with groups of two or more. Please call us with the dates you want.
Kayak Skills Development: $380 per person. These courses are scheduled by demand only with groups of two or more. Please call us with the dates you want.
Advanced Paddling Workshops: Please call.
Wilderness Kayak Support Trips: See below for dates. Please call for prices.

Prices include all kayaking gear, transportation between the rendezvous and paddling locations, course materials, and personable and attentive instructors. Meals and lodging are not included.

2006 COURSE DATES
Introduction to Kayaking: Arranged on request for groups of three or more.

Kayak Skills Development: Arranged on request for groups of two or more.

Advance Paddling Workshop:
Scheduled on demand. Please call our office.

Wilderness Support Trips:
Rogue River: June 7-9; September 8-10; Salmon River: July 30-August 3; Owyhee River: May 24-28.

For all courses and trips other dates may be available. Please contact our office for details.

AGE AND FITNESS LEVELS
The minimum age for the Introduction and Development courses is 12. All participants must be in good health and relatively fit.

REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to maintain small classes and exceptional instructor to student ratios all ARC kayak course registration and cancellation policies are strictly followed. Please note: There are no refunds due to student cancellations.

Full payment is required at the time of registration for our two day or private workshops. Courses can be rescheduled with two weeks advance notice. A $20 fee will be charged for rescheduling. For wilderness support trips we require a $300 per person deposit with the balance due 60 days before the trip departure.

VERIFICATION OF SKILLS
Those who enroll in the Kayak Skills Development course and have not completed our Introduction course will be asked to demonstrate skills necessary to participate in the course. Those who do not have appropriate skills will be asked to not participate, in fairness to those who are enrolled and have the appropriate skills. In these cases we will refund all but $50 of the course fee.

For information on our kayak instructional classes or kayak gear sales please contact our office at 888-547-5565. Also, for a great place to stay while you are running the McKenzie, consider the Adventure River House, a great place for friends to stay!