Aquatic Adventures
River Kayaking
Our river kayaking classes are designed to help our students learn kayaking at their own pace. Introduction to Kayaking is for first-time kayakers who want to learn the basics of handling a river kayak on flat water and is the prerequisite for the Kayak Seminar I. The Kayak Roll Session, will place a special emphasis on those who wish to learn the Eskimo roll. The Kayak Seminar I course is designed for a beginning river experience.
River Kayak Seminar II
October 2 - 3
Looking for more challenge and instruction on the river? Picking up where Kayak Seminar I left off, this Seminar will help you refine your skills and confidence as a kayaker, utilizing a more challenging section on one of our local rivers. You will have an opportunity to increase the effectiveness of your eddy turns, braces, in-river rolls and skills in reading water. Balance and technique will be developed by playing on the river, learning to surf, as well as entering and exiting holes. You will gain greater knowledge of river safety and rescue techniques, including rope systems and throw bags. This two-day class will also include a night camping under the stars.
Prerequisite: Introduction to River Kayaking, Kayak Roll Session and River Kayak Seminar I or instructor approval
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Thursday, September 30, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 115
Program Fee: $109 HSU Students, $134 All Others
Program Fee Includes: transportation, instruction, permit fees and river equipment
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 28
Introduction to River Kayaking
Option I: September 11
Option II: September 12
This class will introduce you to the sport of river kayaking. You will learn beginning boat handling skills and the “wet exit” at the Arcata Community Pool. Once you’re comfortable with the equipment, we’ll be off to Big Lagoon to practice what you’ve learned and to enjoy the rest of the day paddling!
Pre-trip meeting: Thursday, September 9, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 113
Topics Include: transportation, instruction, kayaks and gear
Program Fee: $44 HSU Students, $59 All 0thers
Program Fee Includes: transportation, instruction, kayaks and gear
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 7
River Kayaking Series
The River Kayaking Series includes all three river kayaking classes: Introduction to River Kayaking, Kayak Roll Session, and the River Kayak Seminar.
Program Fee: $155 HSU Students, $200 All Others
Program Fee (Series PLUS River Kayak Seminar II): $250 HSU Students, $320 All Others
Kayak Roll Session
Option I: September 19
Option II: September 26
This class is designed to help you improve on the basic boating skills that are taught in the introduction class. This will be accomplished with a combination of individual instruction and practice time at the Arcata Community Pool. We will initially concentrate on learning improved bracing and rescue techniques. From there we will progress to “Eskimo roll” instruction.
Program Fee: $29 HSU Students, $39 All Others
Program fee includes: instruction and instructional materials
Day and Time: Sundays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Arcata Community Pool
Registration Deadline: Thursdays before each class
River Kayak Seminar I
September 25 – 26
This seminar on beginning whitewater kayaking will cover the basics and give you an overview of river travel and safety. The seminar includes two days of kayaking on one of the local rivers, depending on flows. You will learn to read water and understand basic river orientation. Instruction will cover eddy turns, river ferrying and paddling techniques. Additional activities may include a river safety section which includes the use of basic river safety equipment specifically adapted for kayaking situations. This two-day class will also include a night camping under the stars.
Prerequisite: Intro to River Kayaking and Kayak Roll Session, or instructor approval
Mandatory Pre-trip Meeting: Thursday, September 23, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 119
Program Fee: $99 HSU Students, $124 All Others
Program fee includes: transportation, instruction, permit fees and river equipment
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 21
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