Skowhegan Outdoors

Full-Day Whitewater Kayaking | T2 Moving Water Skills Clinic | July 17, 2026
2026-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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Build Your Moving Water Skills
A full-day Tier 2 (T2) whitewater kayaking clinic for paddlers ready to move from flatwater onto moving current. Building on T1 fundamentals, this clinic focuses on eddy turns, ferrying, reading water, and boat control on Class I–II whitewater in a supportive, guided setting.
Program Type: Full-Day Guided Experience
Cost: $100 (under 18 are free!)
Includes:

Professional instruction
Whitewater kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD
Transportation from Skowhegan & gear transport
Lunch

What to Expect
This clinic builds confidence and control on moving water. We will begin the morning at the Basecamp Gear Library before traveling to the river, warming up on fundamentals and progressing into eddy turns, ferries, peel-outs, and reading current. Instruction emphasizes river safety, smart decision-making, and comfortable, repeatable technique on forgiving Class I–II features. Comfort with a wet exit and basic strokes (T1 or equivalent experience) is recommended. A full itinerary will be sent one week in advance.
Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and a change of dry clothes (all paddling gear provided).
What to Bring (Additional)

Layers
Sunscreen and bug spray
Water and snacks
Towel and dry clothes
Water shoes or strappy sandals
Swimsuit or shorts

Cancellation Policy
More than 7 days prior to the program: Full refund3–7 days prior: 50% refund or full credit toward a future Skowhegan Outdoors programLess 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.

2-Day Whitewater Kayaking - T3 River-Ready Skills Clinic | July 18 - 19, 2026
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
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The Forks, Maine / Crusher Pool / Dead River
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.
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, or safety concerns. In these cases, participants will receive a full refund or program credit.

Skowhegan's Kennebec Gorge Family Paddle Trip | July 22, 2026
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | New Balance Foundation Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water St., Skowhegan, ME, 04976
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Experience the Skowhegan Gorge on a guided, family-friendly paddle trip departing from the Basecamp Gear Library. Our guides lead the way as you take in the river and build confidence on the water—boats and gear provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome with a participating adult.
Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and sunscreen (boats and paddling gear provided).

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking | T1 Free Flatwater Clinic | July 24, 2026
2026-07-24 17:00 - 19:00
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Curious about whitewater kayaking? This free Tier 1 (T1) flatwater clinic is the perfect first step. On calm water, you will get comfortable in a kayak and learn the fundamentals—outfitting and safety, getting in and out, the wet exit, and basic paddle strokes—in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
All gear is provided and no experience is required. T1 is the entry point to the Skowhegan Outdoors whitewater progression that continues with the paid T2 (moving water) and T3 (river-ready) clinics.
Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and a change of dry clothes (all paddling gear provided).

Skowhegan's Kennebec Gorge Family Paddle Trip | July 25, 2026
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00 | New Balance Foundation Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water St., Skowhegan, ME, 04976

Skowhegan's Kennebec Gorge Family Paddle Trip | July 29, 2026
2026-07-29 16:00 - 18:00 | New Balance Foundation Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water St., Skowhegan, ME, 04976

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking | T1 Free Flatwater Clinic | July 31, 2026
2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00

Skowhegan's Kennebec Gorge Family Paddle Trip | August 5, 2026
2026-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 | New Balance Foundation Basecamp Gear Library, 65 Water St., Skowhegan, ME, 04976

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking | T1 Free Flatwater Clinic | August 7, 2026
2026-08-07 17:00 - 18:00
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking | T1 Free Flatwater Clinic | August 7, 2026
Curious about whitewater kayaking? This free Tier 1 (T1) flatwater clinic is the perfect first step. On calm water, you will get comfortable in a kayak and learn the fundamentals—outfitting and safety, getting in and out, the wet exit, and basic paddle strokes—in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
All gear is provided and no experience is required. T1 is the entry point to the Skowhegan Outdoors whitewater progression that continues with the paid T2 (moving water) and T3 (river-ready) clinics.
Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and a change of dry clothes (all paddling gear provided).

2-Day Whitewater Kayaking | Women's Only T3 River-Ready Skills Clinic | August 15–16, 2026
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00
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.

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking | T1 Free Flatwater Clinic | August 28, 2026
2026-08-28 17:00 - 19:00
Curious about whitewater kayaking? This free Tier 1 (T1) flatwater clinic is the perfect first step. On calm water, you will get comfortable in a kayak and learn the fundamentals—outfitting and safety, getting in and out, the wet exit, and basic paddle strokes—in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Occuring at Cleaver Boat Launch.
All gear is provided and no experience is required. T1 is the entry point to the Skowhegan Outdoors whitewater progression that continues with the paid T2 (moving water) and T3 (river-ready) clinics.
Suggested gear: a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and a change of dry clothes (all paddling gear provided).

Full-Day Whitewater Kayaking | T2 Moving Water Skills Clinic | August 29, 2026
2026-08-29 08:00 - 17:00
