Guest Testimonials

Two days after returning from my final day with you this last Monday, after practicing in the lake for three hours straight two days in a row, I got the sweep roll down pat! Thanks Andy! You were right, it was all in my head. You're the bomb man! Donna is close ... Thanks again for a super weekend. Both of us learned a lot, and you've given us a tremendous boost in our kayaking skills. We plan on hooking up with you next year so you can take us to the next level.

Doug, Hayden, ID

Winter Pool Sessions!

Our private pool at Wet Planet Headquarters is closed for the winter, but on the bright side, we will be offering sessions during the winter at the Hood River pool!

We will be offering pool session on the following Saturdays: January 30th, February 20th, March 20th and April 24th 2010. From 10am to 1pm, meet at the Hood River pool.  Please make reservations, either online or by giving us a call at 1.877.390.9445

Wet Planet is the area's only kayak school with an on-site private pool dedicated to teaching whitewater kayaking skills.

We offer two hour pool sessions designed to refine basic whitewater kayaking skills. With a private kayak-dedicated pool and skilled ACA certified instructors, we have the flexibility to focus on any skills you are interested in working on, from the basics of a wet-exit to flat water freestyle moves. So, take a Wet Planet pool session and finally master the roll you have been struggling with, improve your technique, or just regain your confidence before heading out onto the river. At Wet Planet, our pool is dedicated to teaching kayaking, so you won't find yourself competing with swimmers and other pool users or paying additional pool fees to get into the water.

Most paddlers find that one of the following core curriculum pool sessions fit their needs:

Pool Session Level 1: This session is for whitewater paddlers that either have no experience in a kayak or have only been in a kayak a few times and do not yet have a roll. In this session, we begin by making sure that students can effectively execute a wet-exit (exiting the kayak while it is upside down in the water). We then work on developing an understanding of the fundamentals of the C-to-C kayak roll, by stepping through a standard progression including hip snaps, T-rescues, and the dynamics of the roll. Students will benefit from hands on instruction throughout this session, as the instructor is in the pool with the student helping them through each step of the progression.

Pool Session Level 2 (the roll): This session is for whitewater kayakers that have previous experience or instruction with the roll but are not yet able to execute a successful roll regularly. In this session, our instructors provide hands on instruction and coaching to help students master the individual components of the C-to-C roll, enabling students to practice their rolls much more comfortably and more confidently.

Pool Session Level 2 (the brace): While many paddlers dedicate lots of energy and importance to the roll, we find that the real trick to kayaking is staying up-right in the first place. For this reason, we believe that solid bracing techniques are essential to the success of any kayaker. In this session, we introduce and practice the different techniques needed to keep your kayak right-side up using both the low brace and the high brace. We also work to ensure that students can recognize the different advantages and disadvantages of the two important braces.

Pool Session Level 3: This session is designed for paddlers that already have a successful roll, but want to either improve their roll or help develop proficiency in other rolls (off-side, sweep roll, back deck roll, etc.). Our instructors will work with you in a hands-on environment to improve the individual components of your roll or to learn new roll techniques.

Regardless of your skills as a paddler, every kayaker can benefit from time in the pool focusing on the fundamentals. If there are areas of your kayaking that could benefit from flat-water practice but don’t fit into one of our core curriculum pool sessions, let us know. We are happy to get into the pool with any skill level of paddler, and our hands on critical feedback can make a difference.