Guest Testimonials

I want to express how genuinely impressed I was by the two day intro to white water kayaking course at Wet Planet. Of all the instructors in all the sports I've received instruction in over my 34 years (including windsurfing, SCUBA, skydiving, sailing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and mountaineering) Jonathan and Christina are the two best that come to mind ... Thanks again, we'll definitely see you soon.

Ezra, Portland, OR

This course is similar to our three-day beginning kayak instruction, just fit into two days. It is designed for the beginning kayaker who does not have time to commit to three days and feels comfortable moving at an accelerated pace. The goal of the course is to provide novice kayakers with the fundamental skills to begin kayaking on Class I and II whitewater.

The course is based out of our riverside headquarters in the Columbia River Gorge. On the first day, we will introduce students to the equipment necessary for kayaking and assist students with equipment selection and boat fitting. We will then spend time in the pool learning the basics of safe boat exit and practicing the fundamentals for the Eskimo roll progression. After the pool session, we are off to the lake to work on the basics of kayak handling and maneuvering. The second day of the course is spent on one of the rivers of the Columbia River Gorge developing fundamental paddling skills. Progressing from slow moving water to class II whitewater, we will practice basic boat handling, eddy-turns and peel-outs, ferrying, water reading, self-rescue techniques, and safe paddling techniques.