Three Days, Three Rivers (Class III-IV)
Over the course of three days, we will guide you on a progressive journey through some of the Southeast’s finest rivers. This program blends professional coaching, guided exploration, and challenge, making it perfect for paddlers ready to push their limits.
Overview
Three Days. Three Rivers. One Unforgettable Experience.
Over the course of three days, we will guide you on a progressive journey through some of the Southeast’s finest rivers. This program blends professional coaching, guided exploration, and challenge, making it perfect for paddlers ready to push their limits and experience legendary rivers in the Southeast. All of our NOC Instructors are professionally trained and are certified ACA instructors.
Day One- Chattooga Section III: Hone your river-reading skills and fine-tune precision paddling on one of the nation’s most pristine and stunning runs, designated a “Wild and Scenic River” by U.S. Congress.
Day Two- French Broad River: One of the oldest rivers in the world, believed to predate the Appalachian Mountains, the “FB9” will be a playground to test your boat control and scouting skills while delivering bigger, exhilarating features that push you and build confidence in more powerful whitewater.
Day Three- Ocoee River: The pinnacle of the journey. Here, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned on the Southeast’s most iconic continuous Class III run. Opportunities are endless on this world-class river with the professional coaching of an NOC Instructor.
Dates
Course Dates
| Dates | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24-26, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| May 8-10, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| May 26-28, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Jun 9, 2026-Jun 11, 2025 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Jun 23-25, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Jul 7-9, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Jul 28-30, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Aug 11-13, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Sep 4-6, 2026 | Multiple Locations | ||
| Oct 23-25, 2026 | Multiple Locations |
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Before You Visit
- All necessary specialty whitewater equipment
- NOC’s highly trained, ACA certified instruction
Necessary Items (for All Courses)
- Shorts/swimwear
- Water shoes or old sneakers
- Synthetic T-shirts
- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Towel and change of clothes each day
- Reusable water bottle
- Clothing and personal items
- Rain gear
- Synthetic long underwear
- Light fleece hoodie/pullover
Optional Items
- Nose clips
- Sunglasses
- Eyeglass strap
- Hat or visor
- Earplugs (if sensitive to water)
This course is appropriate for those who:
- Can competently navigate Class II rapids
- Have a reliable combat roll in Class II whitewater
- The ability to make harder moves in Class II waters, such as crossing strong eddy lines with reasonable control, catching challenging eddies, and ferrying in fast current.
Meet Our Instructors
The NOC Paddling School stands out because of its exceptional instructors, who are experienced, skilled paddlers, and creative teachers. Their expertise and dedication are why Outside Magazine named us the “Best Place to Learn”
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