A Typical Paddling Day:

This clinic lasts from 8:30 to about 5:00.  We start on flatwater where we fine-tune each paddler’s basic skills.  We then run the Dryway section of the Deerfield River, focusing on the skills needed to successfully catch eddies, ferry and surf on powerful class III and IV whitewater. 

Stretching:

You will be spending somewhere between four and five hours in your boat. You will be sitting with your legs stretched in front of you. To prepare, you will want to stretch your thighs, hamstrings and torso (back, stomach, shoulders and neck). Increasing your flexibility allows you to develop more efficient strokes, and be more comfortable in your boat. The book “Stretching” by Bob Anderson is an excellent reference for specific stretches.