Gear/Equipment:
PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT! No gear is included in the clinic fee. Participants must have at a minimum the following:
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Whitewater kayak
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Helmet
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Personal flotation device
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Spray skirt
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Paddle
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Appropriate footwear (paddling booties, water shoes, etc.) is required. Thin, lower-profile shoes are suggested. Flip flops are not recommended because they will fall off during a swim. Sandals such as Tevas, Chacos do not fit well in whitewater kayaks and have the potential to get hung inside the kayak during a flip.
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Also suggested is synthetic clothing such as the following, depending upon how cold-natured you are:
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Neoprene wetsuit (farmer John/Jane style with no sleeves)
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Paddling splash jacket or drytop
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Polyester fleece top
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Bathing suit (for the ladies a two-piece design tends to be easier when answering the call of nature in the woods…)
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Polypro underwear/long johns
- NO COTTON GARMENTS are permitted
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We also recommend the following:
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Plenty of bottled water
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Lunch you can pack in your boat
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Sunblock
- Waterproof camera if desired
If you do not have your own gear, the following places can rent gear to you. Please call them to inquire about arranging a gear rental as rentals are NOT included or arranged through the clinic.
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Broad River Outpost (Danielsville, GA) – (706) 795-3242
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Whitewater Learning Center of Georgia (Atlanta, GA—Lenox area) – (404) 231-0042
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Go With the Flow (Roswell, GA) – (770) 992-3200
- The Outside World (Dawsonville, GA) – 866.375.BOAT(2628)
Cost/Registration:
$100.00 for GCA members
$135.00 for non-GCA members (includes GCA membership)
Swimming Ability:
You must be able to swim and should not panic with your head under water. Beginning kayak clinic participants will spend a lot of time upside down inside their kayaks on the lake.
Physical Condition:
Whitewater paddling is a physically and mentally challenging activity that requires fitness, flexibility, and a positive attitude in stressful situations. Kayaking is a high-risk activity for individuals with a history of shoulder dislocations. Applicants should discuss potential physical limitations with the Coordinator before signing up.
