Proper Creek Boating technique can make the difference between flopping down the river and styling your lines. In these two day clinics we'll begin with detailed instruction on proper line selection and visualization. We'll then go over the stroke placement, upper body positioning, torso rotation, and hip action that will make your chosen line a reality. Finally, we'll cover the learning techniques for quickest assimilation of all of these skills into your creek boating arsenal.

Our trips begin with a morning class session where we go over our proven list of three fives: Five things to scout for, five decisions to make before you get in your boat, and five components of proper technique to help you hit that line. After class, we take to the water where we work on a progression of skills, providing you with constant feedback on which of the skills you're mastering, and which are the next that you need to work on in your progression. We maintain a ratio of no more than 4 students per instructor, so that we can make sure you get the feedback you need to improve your boating. Day two is another river day, where we will coach you on the refinement and advancement of the skills from the previous day. You'll be amazed how much the new techniques will come together after sleeping on them for a night!

Southeast (SE) clinics will be located within 3 hours of Asheville, depending on water conditions. If there is no water in appropriate free flowing rivers, intermediate clinics will be held on the Ocoee. Clinics usually start at 9:30-10:00 AM on the first day, and we try to wrap it up by 3:30-4:00 on the second day. Courses include instruction only, so you will be responsible for your own equipment, lodging, and food.

We now offer two levels of creeking clinics: Please visit our Discussion Forum to form a group and request dates.
ADVANCED CREEKING	These clinics are for class IV and V paddlers looking to hone their technique and take it to the next level.
EXPERT CREEKING	This is our top level clinic designed for class V and V+ paddlers who want to round out their creeking skills arsenal and perfect their technique. These clincs are held on the Green Narrows, and having run the Green or taken our advanced clinic is a pre-requisite for this clinic.
Private Clinics Available! Contact US for details and dates on private clinics.