Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking

Our brand new Intermediate Kayaking course is designed to take your boating to the next level.  We'll work on placing your boat in rapids, managing your angle and speed to run drops, making combat rolls and using your paddle more effectively.  This course includes two nights of intensive practice at Lock 32 and two days on the Slippery Rock Creek in McConnell's Mill State Park in Pennsylvania.  The Slip, as it's affectionately known, is a five mile stretch of river through a beautiful gorge that winds through boulders and over ledges.  It's challenging enough to keep advanced boaters entertained and friendly enough to step up your paddling. 

Additionally, there are two sections of river that we'll run with trail access to most points on the river, making it easy to choose your challenge.  The first section will be a small step up from Lock 32 (Class II-III) and the second (Class III) is a bit more of a challenge for those who are interested.  This trip will be dependent on river conditions and may be moved to a different river or rescheduled if nature fails to cooperate.  Food and camping for the weekend are included in this course, but transportation and camping gear are not.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Twist at 585-586-4330.

Prerequisite: All participants must be able to swim and have taken the Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent.  In addition, you'll get the most out of this course if you've spent enough time at Lock 32 to feel comfortable running all of the drops.