Upcoming Clinics 2013
Note: You must be a member of the Carolina Canoe Club to participate in the clinics. If you aren’t already a member, please join the club!
Information and forms for registering are at the bottom of the page. Registration deadlines are 2 weeks in advance of the clinic dates.
For information on Swiftwater Rescue Clinics, check here.
For information on ACA instructor certification courses, check here.
Beginner:
Beginner Clinic Weekend – May 4-5, 2013
Registration Deadline April 20, 2013
The Beginner Clinic will be held in combination with the Novice/Intermediate Clinics in the Bryson City, NC area. Camping is available at Turkey Creek Campground (reservations are strongly recommended). Participants will likely learn basic paddling skills at Fontana Lake and on the Tuckaseegee River. Instructors: various.
Novice / Intermediate:
Novice / Intermediate Spring Clinic Weekend – May 4-5, 2013
Registration Deadline April 20, 2013
The Novice/Intermediate clinics will be held in the Bryson City, NC area, based out of Turkey Creek Campground (reservations are strongly recommended). Clinic participants will be grouped according to skill evaluation and most likely work on paddling skills at Fontana Lake, the Tuckaseegee River and/or the Nantahala River. Instructors: various, according to skill level.
Paddle Smarter, Not Harder (for Nov/Int) – ?
This one-day clinic takes place on the Nantahala River in Bryson City, NC. Learn how to paddle more efficiently by using water features to do the work for you! Can you pull off an effortless single-stroke ferry? This is what "stylin' a rapid" is all about! Participants should be comfortable paddling the Nantahala, and have at least a resemblance of a combat roll. Please contact ? to discuss your skill level before registering. Maximum 5 participants. Instructor: ?
What's Next? for Novices – ?
Have you been practicing your skills all summer and ready to take it up another notch? This weekend clinic is designed to help novices move forward from what they learned during the spring N/I clinics. It will likely take place on French Broad Section 9, depending on water level. Maximum 10 participants. Instructor: ?
Advanced:
Creeking – ?
Git yer creekin' on! Learn or brush up your creeking skills with this weekend course. Location will be determined according to water levels and participants' skill levels. Maximum 10 participants. Instructors: ?
First Descent – ?
This clinic will be taught on Class 3/4 whitewater (location TBD), with the purpose of helping participants develop a finer sense of self-reliance by: improving confidence in ‘reading the river’ from a ‘front-boat’ perspective, gaining insight into group dynamics, and suggesting ways to evaluate a given challenge, keeping safety in mind. A full description of clinic topics is available here. Maximum 6 participants, with reliable combat roll and comfortable in Class 3/4. Instructors: ?
Paddle Smarter, Not Harder (advanced) – ?
This is the advanced version of PSNH, taking place on the Ocoee, at least to start with! The second day may be held on the Ocoee or Nanty. Are you just making it down the rapids, or are you styling them with effortless eddy-catching and one-stroke ferries? Learn how to paddle more efficiently by using water features to do the work for you! Maximum 8 participants. Instructors: ?
Kayak Surfing – ?
Time to take it to the coast! Learn the tricks to paddling out through breaking waves, surfing them back in, and maybe throwing in something a little fancier. Maximum 10 participants. Instructors: ?
Teen and Youth (Beginner/ Novice / Intermediate):
Teen and Youth Clinic – June 8-9, 2013
Registration deadline May 25, 2013
If you have a CCC paddling family member who is between the ages of 7 and 17, the CCC is teaming up with Foothills Paddling Club to offer a teen and youth clinic this year! (15- to 17- year olds also have the option of participating in the adult clinics). Location will be in the Bryson City area, with participants grouped by ability. Beginner clinic will likely take place on Fontana Lake and the town Tuck. Novices will likely work some on Fontana Lake and then the Tuck Gorge. Intermediate students will work briefly at Fontana Lake and then on the Nantahala. Participants must have all their own appropriate boats and gear. A parent may be required to attend the class with their child.
Information and Forms to Register:
You must be at least 15 years old to participate in the adult clinics (13- and 14-year olds may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on current skill level and maturity–instructor will have final say on attendance). Youth must be at least 7 years old to participate in the youth clinic. Clinic registration requires submittal of a check for $80 per participant. The $80 fee is a 'no-show' deposit and is required to hold your spot in the clinic – it will be returned to you as long as you show up for the class.
Completed forms MUST be recieved prior to the registration deadline!
Clinics are very busy and I will not have time to complete and review forms for completeness after you arrive at the clinic.
To register, please fill out the appropriate forms, as listed below, and send them along with a check made out to the CCC for $80 (per clinic) to:
Carolina Canoe Club c/o Education ChairGarrick Taylor
333 Camperdown Cout Easley, SC 29642Adults (18 and up):
- Adult Clinic Registration Form
- CCC Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Form for adults (2 pages)
- Adult ACA Waiver and Release of Liability Form
Minors (ages 7 – 17):
- If taking the Youth Clinic: Youth Clinic Registration Form
- If you are 15 – 17 and taking the adult clinics: Adult Clinic Registration Form
- Minors ACA Waiver and Release of Liability Form
- CCC Parental Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Form (4 pages)
- Adult ACA Waiver and Release of Liability Form (for your parent attending the clinic with you).
- CCC Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Form for adults (2 pages – for your parent attending with you)