Full-Day Whitewater Kayaking | T2 Moving Water Skills Clinic | July 17, 2026

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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, coached 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 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.