Paddling Instruction Programs

Interested in learning to kayak or becoming a better canoeist? Sheltowee Trace Outfitters offers instruction in both canoeing and kayaking. All our instructors are experienced kayakers and instructors and courses are available for both individuals or groups. All levels of instruction stress Safety, Responsibility and Efficiency geared to the skill level of the students.

Kayak Instruction:

Friday, May 30, 2008 through Sunday, June 1, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008 through Sunday, August 24, 2008

Introduction to Kayaking - This class is designed to make you eat, drink and sleep kayaking. It begins on Friday at 8:00 pm with snacks and class orientation. Saturday morning equipment is issued during breakfast, then the class heads to the lake. The lake session is designed to give students a chance to learn and practice basic skills (such as wet-exits, basic paddle strokes and braces) and gain familiarity with these maneuverable and tippy craft. Saturday night is spent discussing students' strengths, weaknesses and goals, along with a introduction to river hydrodynamics in preparation for Sunday's river trip. After an early breakfast on Sunday, the class heads to the river. Class I and II rapids offer excellent opportunities for learning river maneuvers such as eddy turns, peel-outs and ferries. The class will head back to the Outfitters for a final wrap-up before finishing in time for students to head home early Sunday evening.

Package price: $350/person.

Package includes.....

• 2 nights lodging in our Camp-Inns
• 2 days instruction by trained kayak instructor
• 6 meals (from Friday late supper through Sunday lunch)
• Kayak, PFD (life jacket), helmet, paddle and spray skirt rental
• Shuttles to/from the river both days
• Maximum class size: 6

More advanced courses, as well as private classes for your group, can be scheduled in the Spring and Fall. Just ask!

Canoe Instruction:

Introduction to Paddling - This 1-day course introduces novices and 1st timers to basic terminology and basic boat handling skills for non-moving (lake) water. This course is intended to be an introduction to the world of canoeing. $90/person.

Introduction to River paddling - This 1-day course introduces paddlers to paddling on moving water (rivers). Terminology and safety issues specific to moving water are addressed as well as numerous maneuvers. Introduction to Paddling or equivalent skills required. $90/person.

Canoe instruction classes can be scheduled as a day course, or combined into a week-end package similar to the kayaking package described above. Classes are generally scheduled for the Spring and Fall. Minimum class size: 4. Let us schedule a class for your group!

Sheltowee Trace Outfitters P.O. Box 1060 Whitley City, KY 42653 1-800-541-RAFT (7238) fax: 1-866-FAX-RAFT (866-329-7238) e-mail: funky-rafting.com www.ky-rafting.com