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2-Day Whitewater Kayaking | Women’s Only T3 River-Ready Skills Clinic | August 15–16, 2026

August 15 @ 8:00 am - August 16 @ 5:00 pm
$250

Become River-Ready

A two-day Tier 3 (T3) whitewater kayaking clinic structured as a progressive weekend for paddlers ready to put their skills together and run real whitewater. Building on T1 and T2, this clinic develops river-running confidence, combat-roll progressions, and safe group travel on moving water.

This T3 clinic is a Women’s Only session, creating a welcoming, supportive space for women paddlers to build river-running confidence together.

Program Type: 2-Day / Overnight Experience

Cost: $250

Includes:

  • Professional instruction and guiding
  • Whitewater kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD
  • Transportation from Basecamp & gear transport
  • Meals
  • Lodging

What to Expect

This clinic is structured as a progressive learning weekend. Some time in a kayak should be under your belt before signing up (T2 or equivalent experience recommended), but a bombproof combat roll is not required. Day 1 focuses on refining core skills—edging, bracing, ferries, eddy turns, and rolling progressions—in a controlled setting. Day 2 applies those skills on a supported downriver run, emphasizing reading water, line choice, communication, and river safety. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance.

What to Bring (Additional)

  • Layers and warm non-cotton clothing
  • Sunscreen and bug spray
  • Water and snacks
  • Towel and dry clothes
  • Water shoes or strappy sandals
  • Swimsuit or shorts
  • Overnight gear (packing list provided)

Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes, warm non-cotton layers, and overnight gear (packing list provided; all paddling gear provided).

Cancellation Policy

More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund
3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors program
Less than 72 hours prior or no-show: No refund

Programs may be rescheduled or canceled by Skowhegan Outdoors due to weather, water levels, trail conditions, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

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