KAYAKING

COURSES

 

ANNOUNCEMENT


Genesee Waterways Center Open House
April 24
GWC Boat House
Flower City Challenge
April 24
GWC Boat House
Boy Scouts of America Camp Jamboree
May 22-23
Genesee Valley Park
ADK Expo
June 12
Mendon Ponds
Lockapalooza
July 9-11
Lock 32
6th Annual Armond Bassett Memorial Canoe Race
July 10
GWC Boat House
14th Annual Rochester River Challenge
September 18
GWC Boat House
Head of the Genesee Regatta
October 9-10
GWC Boat House

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

This program begins on the flat water of the Erie Canal and ends at the Lock 32 White Water Park. The course presents a strong foundation of basic kayaking skills and river safety. Our ACA certified instructors will give you a solid foundation of kayaking strokes, boat control, whitewater maneuvers and wet-exiting (getting out of the boat when upside down). Our low (1:5) instructor to student ratio insures that you will get personal attention. Safety is always our highest priority. All kayaks, helmets, paddles and life jackets are provided. This foundation will begin the process of a lifetime of enjoyment paddling North American rivers.

All participants must be able to swim.

Indoor Pool Classes
GWC is offering a Whitewater Kayaking Course through Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Continuing Education.  The course is every Monday night from 7- 8:30 from March 7th - 28th and costs $85.  For more information or to register, please contact Ari Freedman-Weiss at ari_freedman@hflcsd.org or 585-624-7068.

Women's Courses
GWC offers the Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking course specifically for girls and women and is taught by women instructors, certified by the ACA.   We'll have the Whitewater Park to ourselves, as the courses are scheduled when no other classes are in session! Call us at 328-3960 to schedule instruction!

Please note:
For One- and Two-Day courses, a late fee of $25 will be applied to registrations received between the Monday and Wednesday prior to the class.  Registration closes at noon on the Wednesday prior to the start date.  For Three-day courses, a late fee of $25 will be applied to registrations received between the Wednesday and Friday prior to the class.  Registration closes at noon on the Friday prior to the start date.


One Day Course
Dates: Saturday, June 27
Saturday, August 15
Time:
Cost:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$105.00

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Two Day Course
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14
Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13
Time:
Cost:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$105.00

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Three Day Intensive Course

On Tuesday and Thursday, the class will be held at GWC’s Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford. On Saturday, class will be held on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY.  The Salmon River is a classic summer dam release just off I-81, north of Syracuse.  Warm weather, warm water, great scenery, easy access and egress, and fun Class I to III rapids make this a standard for kayakers in this area.

Dates: Tuesday & Thursday, June 30 & July 2
and Saturday, July 4
Tuesday & Thursday, July 14 & July 16
and Saturday, July 18
Tuesday & Thursday, July 28 & July 30
and Saturday, August 1
Time:


Cost:
Weeknights, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

$195.00

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Salmon River Trip

The Salmon River offers fun Class I-III rapids featuring warm weather, warm water, great scenery, and easy access & egress, making this a standard for kayakers in Upstate NY.  The Salmon River is located in Pulaski just off I-81 north of Syracuse.   Previous paddling experience is a requirement for this trip, such as completion of an Intro to Whitewater course or equivalent. Trip includes lunch.  

Dates: Saturday, July 4
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, August 1
Time:
Cost:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$95.00

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Extended Whitewater Course

This program is a follow up to our winter pool classes and is designed to take the skills learned there and apply them to the whitewater at Lock 32.  If you're interested in joining our indoor pool class, please contact Ari Freedman-Weiss at 585-624-7068 or ari_freedman@hflcsd.org.  Or for more information, check out the Honeoye Falls-Lima Community Education website

This course presents a strong foundation of whitewater kayaking skills and river safety. Our ACA certified instructors will give you a solid foundation of kayaking strokes, boat control and whitewater maneuvers. Our low (1:5) instructor to student ratio insures that you will get personal attention. Safety is always our highest priority. All kayaks, helmets, paddles and life jackets are provided. This foundation will begin the process of a lifetime of enjoyment paddling North American rivers.

All participants must be able to swim.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 Time:
Cost:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$90.00

Click here to sign up