Are you interested in learning to kayak, canoe or train in swiftwater rescue? We offer a range of learning opportunities. Simple instruction is available for those who have never been in a boat and more advanced classes can help those looking to navigate more challenging whitewater.
Whitewater Kayak Lessons
Whether you are a total beginner or have some experience, these lessons are for you! If you are new to whitewater we’ll help you get the right start. If you have some experience and are an intermediate skilled paddler we’ll help you take steps toward becoming an expert!
During these 2-3 hour classes by Whitecap Kayak you’ll be provided a kayak, paddle, skirt, helmet and PFD (personal flotation device).
Jackson Freestyle Clinic
Join us for two days on the river to advance your freestyle skills. Each day you will have three hours of on-river instruction. Whether you’re looking to learn to spin, cartwheel, loop, godzilla or tickywoo, this clinic is for all freestyle levels. A free entry into the Midwest Freestyle Championships is included with your registration. Show off what you’ve learned! The beginner competition has dozens of participants surfing and spinning to challenge themselves and their skills, so don’t be shy, there’s a competition class for every level.
Swiftwater Rescue Clinic
This two day clinic teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental and more advanced techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments and pins also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a group context.
Team River Runner
Team River Runner’s mission is to provide all Veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports.
We work closely with Team River Runner (TRR) chapters in the Midwest including TRR Green Bay, TRR Milwaukee and chapters in Minnesota.
We welcome Veterans and their families to join us for a weekend of learning to paddle at our Wausau Whitewater Park. Instructors and safety volunteers are here to help you learn and advance your skills. If this is your first time in a kayak we will teach you the basics, or if you have whitewater experience we will help you advance to paddle your first Class III rapid.
Not a Veteran? That’s OK! We need plenty of volunteers during the TRR weekend to help with both on-water and off-water activities. Sign-up to Volunteer.
Development Weekend
The Development Weekend is reserved for youth groups to develop their whitewater skills together. Boy Scouts, Green Bay Kids’ Kayaking and other youth groups learn flatwater paddling with a chance to advance their whitewater skills. If you have a group of students and instructors and would like to participate this weekend, contact us.
Open Canoe Clinic
During this intermediate level canoe course, Andrew and Carole Westwood bring their expertise and unique teaching skills to help you understand how the canoe moves and how best to use the force of the water to your advantage. They’ll teach you how to move your boat efficiently, make moves easily and go magically fast in current.
Future Clinic in Planning Stage