Kayaking - Be Well Workshop

Introducing Be Well Workshop- Intro to Kayaking! 

This one-day experiential workshop and training introduces you to the basics of kayaking. We'll begin the day by first getting comfortable in the water from the river access on our property. After a lunch break we'll travel down to the Oneida Narrows to experience the river! You will learn about hydrology, river features, and how to safely navigate downstream in your kayak through Class 1 and 2 rapids. We'll end the day with dinner, & soaking. 

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Friday - Workshop Day

8 AM - Check In- Soak

9 AM - Introduction/ Orientation / Dryland 

10-12 PM  Basic Skills in Flatwater

12- 1 PM Lunch

1- 4 PM Introduction to River 

5-6 PM Debreif in Soaking Pools 

6-7 PM Dinner 

7-9 PM Soak 

Optional Two Night Package

A select number of two-night stays are available Thursday 3 pm - Saturday 11 am.

Overview of the instructor-

Josh Reinhart-  Josh has been whitewater kayaking since 2001, and has worked as both a raft and kayak guide.  Some of his favorite rivers include the North Fork Payette, Upper Cherry Creek, and the Ottawa, with some of his backyard favorites being the Ogden Narrows, Upper Provo, and Bridal Veil section of the Provo.Wasatch Whitewater Kayak School 

https://www.wasatchwhitewater.com/

What to bring:

• swimsuit, towel, suncreen, dry warm clothes for after lession, water bottle, 
• long underwear (Capilene or polypropylene),Fleece layers, or Neoprene, 
• appropriate footwear (MUST stay on while swimming, preferably wetsuit booties or river shoes.  Sport sandals or old tennis shoes will work as well.)
• Nose plugs (We will have them for sale at classes. They are nice to have for rolling.)
• Sunglasses (Make sure to have a retention strap, or way of staying on while paddling.)