Clinics

Reno River Festival ClinicDescriptions and Prerequisites

Note: Kayak 100 level courses are structured as aprogression.

• Kayak 101- Introduction to whitewater kayaking. Learn kayak nomenclature, equipment requirements, safety procedures, self-rescue techniques, and basic skills needed to start your kayaking career.
• -Prerequisites— Smiles and good spirits.

• Kayak 102- Development of the essential river safety, self-rescue, and basic technique. This clinic will focus on river features, wet exits, and stroke fundamentals.
• -Prerequisites— Whitewater 101 or and understanding of river safety, self-rescue, and basic technique.
• Kayak 103- Development of river maneuvers and techniques. This clinic will involve a more in depth look at river features and practice of stabilization, strokes, and swift-water maneuvers.
• -Prerequisites— Kayak 102 and/or whitewater kayaking background which includes an understanding of stabilization techniques, stokes and techniques, and river safety. Flat-water experience required.
• Roll Session- Practice and perfection of the Eskimo roll. Develop the most important technique in whitewater kayaking, the Eskimo roll.
• -Prerequisites—Whitewater kayaking background which includes an understanding of stabilization techniques, basic stokes and techniques, river safety, and self-rescue. Flat-water and self-rescue experience required.

• Kayaking for Individuals who are Mobility Impaired- An adaptive whitewater session for individuals who are mobility impaired. Please inquire at clinic tent.

• Intro to Playboating- Introduction to freestyle techniques and maneuvers. Learn and practice moves such as squirts, nose stands, flat spins, and front surfing.
• -Prerequisites— Whitewater paddling experience and a comfortable and consistent roll.

• Intro to Slalom- Introduction to efficient river running techniques. Learn and practice forward strokes, draw strokes, C-strokes, ferrying, and eddy turns.
• -Prerequisites— Paddling nomenclature, a confident roll, basic skills and paddling experience.

• Advanced Techniques- First hand experience of some of the most advanced moves in kayaking. Learn the practice the techniques performed by superstar kayakers.
• -Prerequisites—Strong paddling skills and experience. No novices please.

• Women’s Clinic- Strictly for the Ladies. This clinic will be paced off the abilities of the participants. Please see Prerequisites.

·        - Prerequisites--- Participants shouldhave some previous experience in a kayak. Please see the Whitewater 101 and 102clinics.

• Youth’s Clinic- An experience that could change lives. Taught by the very best in the business, this eye opening experience is a great opportunity for youngsters to get into the water. No previous experience required.