Adventure Programs - Kayaking

Pool Kayaking

Pool Sessions:

Don't let your paddling skills get rusty during the winter months; come join us at the Kayak Pool Sessions. Pool sessions are open practice times for all levels of paddler, whether you're working on play boating, perfecting your roll, or just wanting to try out the sport. Formal instruction is NOT provided, but a brief, basic boat orientation is available for beginners. So take advantage of the warm water at the pool and come practice your paddling! Pool sessions are adult-oriented, although youth paddler's ages 12-15 years old are welcome when accompanied by adults. Participants may pay at the pool.

Pool Session Dates For Winter 2012:

November: 4, 11, 18

December: 2, 9, 16

January: 6, 13, 20, 27

February: 3, 10, 17, 24

March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

April: 6, 13

Price: $4 Resident, $8 Non-resident

Location: Optimist Pool (5902 Whittier Dr. 27609)

Kayak Roll Instruction:

Roll or Swim. If you are tired of option 2 try out Kayak Roll Instruction. For the boater wanting to take that next step in the kayaking progression we are proud to offer personalized roll instruction. Call to set up a time to work with professionally certified instructors on roll development. While everyone becomes proficient with these skills at different times, on average, it takes about four separate, hour-long lessons to develop a fledgling pool roll. Roll instruction is designed to provide one step in the learning process. Students must have some kayaking experience, basic swimming ability and comfort under water. Participants ages 12-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates: By Appointment only. See Pool Session dates (above).

Price: $40 Resident, $52 Non-resident

Location: Optimist Pool (5902 Whittier Dr. 27609)

Kayak Basics:

Kayak Basics is an introductory-level course for those wishing to learn more about the sport of kayaking. This 6-hour course provides a comfortable and pleasant pool environment in which to learn the basics of paddling. And our calm, friendly instructors will help lay a strong foundation of skills so you will be ready to paddle at our Friday night pool sessions this winter or to move onto moving-water instruction in the spring. Kayak experience is not required but participants should have basic swimming ability and comfort under water. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Dates: Jan 28-29

Feb. 18-19

Mar. 17-18

Apr. 14-15

Price: $60 Resident, $72 Non-resident

Location: Optimist Pool (5902 Whittier Dr. 27609)

Play Boating:

If you are ready to take your kayak and get vertical, do yourself a favor and take a lesson. Playboating takes all the aspects of boat control (balance, edging, and paddle strokes) then combines them in a way that isn't intuitive and may be hard to learn on your own. Save yourself the frustration and work with us on a step by step process to master the fundamentals of play boating. Our staff will work with you and give you feedback to help you improve. Sign up today to start performing squirts, stalls and trading ends more often and with greater ease. This program has 14 years old as the minimum age requirement.

Dates: Custome Program. Call For Appointment (919) 831-6855.

Price: $15 Resident

Location: Optimist Pool (5902 Whittier Dr. 27609)

River Kayaking

Neuse Kayak Sampler:

This half-day trip on the Neuse River is designed as a guided trip with basic kayak instruction. Rather than an instructional based course the Neuse Kayak Sampler is designed for those interested in trying out kayaking. If you are more interested in exploring waterways and taking in the view than running rapids, this is your program. This program is adult-oriented. The minimum age is 12. ACA instruction, kayaks, transportation, and equipment are included. Inflatable kayaks are available upon request. There is a pre-trip meeting the Friday evening before the course.

Dates: Custome Program. Call For Appointment (919) 831-6855.

Price: $15 Resident

Location: Jaycee Park (2401 Wade Ave. 27607)

Kayak Basics:

Kayak Basics is an introductory-level course for those wishing to learn more about the sport of kayaking. This 6-hour course provides a comfortable and pleasant lake environment in which to learn the basics of paddling. Our calm, friendly instructors will help lay a strong foundation of skills so you will be ready to move onto moving-water instruction on local rivers. Kayak experience is not required but participants should have basic swimming ability and comfort under water. Equipment and instruction are provided.

Dates: August TBD.

Price: $60 Resident, $72 Residents

Location: Lake Johnson (4601 Avent Ferry Rd. 27606)

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking:

Welcome to the world of Whitewater; we've been expecting you! This is the first course in our series of instructional programs designed to get you out there paddling whitewater. Our course starts from the ground up and builds a foundation of skills you will take with you through the rest of your paddling career. Our instructors work with you one on one to develop your techniques in paddle strokes, boat control, reading water and assisted rescues. We do this by combining classroom and hands on instruction so that you not only understand but can apply the principles of quality paddling. This supportive environment and teaching progression begins with work on dry land then moves to flat-water, preparing students for paddling trips on local Class I-II whitewater. Equipment, transportation, and instruction are provided. There will also be a pre-trip meeting the Friday before the trip; please plan to attend. Students must have basic swimming ability and comfort under water.

Dates: Custome Program. Call For Appointment (919) 831-6855.

Price: $75 Resident

Location: Jaycee Park (2401 Wade Ave. 27607)