Whitewater SUP
Whitewater SUP 101
Foundation Lesson
Intro to Whitewater SUP will give you the foundation of knowledge to start paddling and navigating basic class 1-2 rapids. This course delivers a solid foundation for paddling whitewater with applicable techniques that will take you from feeling intimidated to confident with a simple progression and flow of techniques to gain success at SUP paddling on the river. Reading whitewater, dangers to avoid, best lines to look for, eddy catching, peel-outs, safe falling, paddling, bracing, and stance techniques will all be covered in this course.
Pre-Requisite: Paddlers must have at least 10 hours of flatwater stand up paddling and feel confident remounting their board from deep water.
1-0n-1 Whitewater Lesson 2 hours $350
Semi-private Lesson 2 hours $250 per person
Lessons location depends on river levels for
Hood River and White Salmon.
Whitewater SUP 2.0
Progression Session
This clinic will focus on the river running techniques that will take you from surviving the river to feeling confident paddling it. Heavy on the technical paddling side with a focus on dissecting the eddy in and peel out techniques, ferry maneuvers, and breaking down the nuances, and creating the best practices for navigating rivers from the Putin to the takeout.
Pre-Requisite: Whitewater SUP 101 and the ability to get back on your board unassisted.
"I love being on the whitewater because it's always changing" - Dan Gavere
River SUP Surfing
Focusing on river surfing techniques that range from mastering the front surf to carving, ollies, and flat spins. This clinic requires proficiency in eddy catching and ferry prowess to catch and maximize wave time.
Price: $350.00/2 Hours including shuttle time to the wave. ( Water Level Dependant) Contact to book