"Whitewater and Women"
2-day Intro to Whitewater Kayaking for Women

Learn the art of kayaking in a supportive environment of like-minded women. Challenge and stretch yourself while discovering the joy of paddling! Paddling is about learning to merge with and work with the water, rather than struggling against it. Women often shine at this sport!

All equipment is provided. In two days, we cover everything you need to know to get a good start in whitewater kayaking-for only $229.00!

Day 1 you will…

Be fitted with a kayak, spray skirt, paddle, helmet and PFD (personal floatation device)
Learn about the kayak, equipment, and the language of kayaking
Gain an understanding of safety procedures and learn about hazards
Learn the foundational skills required to become proficient
Practice on the water, where you will be most all afternoon
Have FUN! …Learning happens best when it is FUN!

Day 2 you will…

Review on the water all the strokes and techniques learned on Day 1
Paddle a section of the Delaware River (where some easy, but real rapids exist)
Watch and discuss demonstrations of new skills - then practice
Hone your new skills in real eddies and with the added dimension of current
Learn how to read and navigate the river as safely as you can
Become acquainted with whitewater language and river features

Some of the cool things you will learn are…

The wet exit: learning how to get out of the kayak easily when necessary
Proper posture and balance
Bracing - how to stay upright!
How to turn a kayak
How to paddle straight
Correction or steering strokes
Eddy Turns and peel outs
Ferrying
Surfing - optional
The Eskimo roll - optional

Contact Beth Meininger at Coaching Journeys, LLC
215-794-8118  beth@coachingjourneys.com

*This is subject to change depending on water levels.