4CRS Paddle School
Adult Level 1 Kayak Class
Adult Level 1 Kayak Class
Adult Level 1 – Weekend Edition: Basics of Boating
This expanded two-day version of our beginner class is designed for adults who are brand new to whitewater kayaking and want extra time to build comfort, skills, and confidence. Over the course of the weekend, we’ll cover the essential foundations of kayaking, safety, boat control, paddling technique, and basic moving-water skills.
Day 1 begins in the 4CRS on-site pool, where you’ll learn how to outfit your boat, practice safe wet exits, and get comfortable with edging and body position. After our pool session, we’ll enjoy a provided picnic lunch at Lake Nighthorse before spending the afternoon working on forward strokes, sweep strokes, draw strokes, and bracing. You’ll finish the day with a solid grasp of fundamental paddling mechanics.
Day 2 shifts toward applying your new skills in moving water on the river! We’ll start the morning at Oxbow on the Animas River. We will work on paddle progression strokes, feeling our edges in current, and practice simple ferries. We will pack our lunch and picnic by the river. In the afternoon, we will continue practicing the basics of river reading, peel-outs, eddy turns, simple ferries, and controlling your kayak in a gentle current. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a strong foundation in kayaking and be prepared for more advanced instruction or guided river experiences.
This class includes all gear, lunch, transportation, and instructors.
- Prerequisites: Basic swimming skills
- Age: 18+
- Duration: 2 Days
- Time: 9 am to 4 pm
- Class Size: Minimum 3
- Next Progression: Adult Level 2, Private Lesson, Roll Session
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
The Southwest can have very sudden and unpredictable changes in weather. All classes run rain or shine, unless there are weather related safety concerns. All programs may be changed at our discretion. To keep our classes affordable, we must fill a program with a minimum amount of participants. We reserve the right to cancel the program if the minimum amount of participants is not met. A full refund will be provided if a class is cancelled, and you will be notified no later than 48 hours before the beginning of the class.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your reservation, please do so 48 hours or more before the beginning of the class. Cancellations within 48 hours of the beginning of the program are non- refundable. If you wish to reschedule within 48 hours before the beginning of the program, we can provide a 50% credit towards the rescheduled class.
Thank you for signing up with 4Corners Paddle School! If you have any other questions feel free to call us at 970-259-3893.
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