Kayak River Runner Workshops

Overview

Overview

These full-day workshops give paddlers the opportunity to travel and explore regional rivers with the guidance of NOC’s professional Paddling School instructor. Learn access points and various lines on rapids on the Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, or Chattooga Rivers – it’s an exciting course for boaters with intermediate to advanced paddling skills.

Prerequisite: Paddlers must have a reliable combat roll and proficient boat control in Class II-III prior to registering for this course.

Nantahala River:  The Nantahala is a staple southeastern river for Class II-III paddlers working on building confidence with scouting, picking lines, and using river features to get there. The benchmark Class III Nantahala Falls offers numerous lines and challenges for kayakers of all skill levels.

Chattooga River: Known as one of the Nation’s premier whitewater destinations, the Chattooga River runs along the border between South Carolina and Georgia. A designated Wild and Scenic River for its protected quarter-mile corridor on either side the Chattooga, it brings big whitewater and views to match. The remote Section III of the Chattooga offers a creek-like and technical aspect of river running.

Ocoee River: This classic Southeastern river is a must-do for any kayaker who is looking for continuous Class III whitewater, big waves, and lots of river features to play on. The Ocoee provides plenty of play spots, and this workshop will focus on those popular areas and running big continuous rapids.

Workshop Content:

• River Access Points
• Different Lines on Classic Rapids
• Scouting
• Advanced River Running and playboating techniques

What to Expect

These one-day workshops are highly recommended if you are looking for more time on the water to hone your skills on the Nantahala, Nolichucky, Ocoee, or Chattooga Rivers. Participants will focus on various lines on classic rapids, scouting and access points, and popular play areas.