LEARN TO
KAYAK ON THE COLORADO
Canyon Voyages Adventure Co. provides beginners
and intermediate participants the experience to develop skills and attitude
necessary for safe, fun paddling. Learn from American Canoe Association
(ACA) certified instructors in our classroom setting on the nearby Colorado
River.
LEVEL I WHITEWATER KAYAKING
This two-day course is designed for beginners
with no prior experience or a limited amount of experience. We teach safety
and basic paddling skills; including stroke mechanics, eddy turns, peel-outs,
ferrying, and eskimo rolls. Course includes calm water and basic whitewater,
downriver practice; lunch and transportation. Instruction
time 6-7 hrs./day.
Two days, with our equipment . . . $235
Two days, with your equipment . . . $215
LEVEL II WHITEWATER KAYAKING
If you want to sharpen your paddling skills,
review stroke mechanics, develop surfing techniques or polish your roll,
this two-day course is for you. Participants should be comfortable in
Class II water and competent at self-rescue. Course includes calm water,
whitewater practice, lunch and transportation. Instruction
time 6-7 hrs./day.
Intermediate - Two days, with our equipment
. . . $235
Two days, with your equipment . . . $215
THREE EVENING COURSE (Level I and Level
II)
This three-evening course is designed to provide
Level I and II instruction. This class meets Friday through Sunday and
features safety, rescue, stroke mechanics and eskimo rolls. Included are
calm water and downriver practice with transportation provided. Instruction
time 3 hrs./evening.
Three-Evening Course, with our equipment .
. . $165
with your equipment . . . $145

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons can be tailored to your time
frame and specific learning needs. We recommend full-day personalized
instruction to accelerate learning for beginner and intermediate paddlers.
Lessons include calm water and/or whitewater practice, lunch and transportation.
Private - One Person Full Day
(Instruction time 6-7 hrs./day)
With our equipment $230
With your equipment $215
Semi-Private - Two or More Full Day
(Instruction time 6-7 hrs./day)
With our equipment $165
With your equipment $150
YOUTH DISCOUNTS (Ages 10-15)
Learning to kayak is fun, educational, great
exercise and can build self-confidence. All youth participants (ages 10-15)
will receive 10% off our regular class price. (Not applicable for private
lessons).
KAYAK AND GEAR DISCOUNTS
Take any two-day or private class and receive
$50 off any new kayak in stock. All students receive 10% off any non-sale
store purchase. (Purchase must be made within 30 days of class date.)
ESKIMO ROLL CLINIC
Let us help you develop a solid roll. This
clinic features 3-4 students per instructor. Clinics are generally scheduled
for evenings, reservations required.
(Instruction time 2 hrs.)
Roll Clinic with our equipment $35
with your equipment $30
DEPOSITS guarantee
a reservation, a 50% deposit is required. Final payment is due the morning
of the class.
CANCELLATIONS
More than 30 days advance notice, full refunds,
less a $25/person fee. 15-30 days advance notice, 50% of total class fee
is refunded. Less than 15 days advance notice, no refunds will be given.
Canyon Voyages Adventure Co. reserved the right to cancel classes due
to weather/water conditions and insufficient participation. Full refund
will be made for these reasons.
MEALS
Lunches are prepared fresh daily. Please advise
us in advance of special dietary needs.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM AGE
All kayak school participants must be able to swim. Youth participants
should be at least 10 years old.
DEPARTURE POINT
All classes depart from Canyon Voyages Adventure
Co., 211 N. Main Street.
All kayak school participants must be able
to swim. Participants should be at least 10 years old. All kayak school
participants are required to sign an "Acknowledgement of Risk"
form prior to receiving instruction from Canyon Voyages Adventure Co.
staff.
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