Beginner Course - The Beginner Course is offered on the Penobscot River and introduces basic flatwater skills and progresses to class II whitewater paddling techniques. For our beginning sections, participants are not required to have any whitewater experience but should be comfortable around whitewater and in moderate to good physical condition. The first day of the whitewater beginner course focuses on proper paddling techniques, boat balance, and basic flatwater skills. The course progresses to easy moving water skills such as entering and exiting eddies and ferrying. The class culminates with a class II whitewater paddle during which students utilize all of the skills attained during the previous days’ paddling classes. A third whitewater instruction day will be optional for interested participants.

Intermediate Course - The Intermediate Course also takes place on the Penobscot Rivers and focuses on the needs of the skilled whitewater paddler who seeks to refine their whitewater technique. For our intermediate section, participants should have basic knowledge of whitewater paddling. This course is designed for the skilled whitewater paddler seeking to expand their rodeo and playboating abilities and is offered on the river best suited to the students’ learning objectives. As with the Basic Whitewater course a third day of instruction can be booked upon request.

Private Course - Private instruction is offered on all rivers for students who seek to benefit from the advantages of one-on-one instruction. Private instruction is scheduled at the convenience of the customers during times outside of scheduled course dates. Private instruction is offered for all skill levels and takes places at various locations depending upon the skill and goals of the student.

Youth Group Sampler Course - The Kennebec Sampler is a simple flatwater paddling course offered to provide paddling opportunities for children and families on the Wyman Dam section of the Kennebec River. It is a basic moving water paddle with a choice of either hard boats or inflatable kayaks. This course is offered for typically one day but families may choose to book more than one paddling day.