Kayak Trips and Training

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If you want to use a gift certificate for this class, do not sign up here. Contact me and I will add you to the class.

We watch the weather and the Dam release schedules very closely. Sometimes we do have to reschedule. The decision is usually made the night before the class around 6 pm. It is imperative that you check your email late the night before or first thing in the morning of the class for any last-minute changes.

The class we teach is the "Essentials of River Kayak" as approved by the American Canoe Association (ACA). Classes will be taught by an experienced ACA certified instructor.

We provide a boat, life jacket (PFD) and paddle unless you indicate that you have your own boat. (This is not a 'roll' class) Cost of the class is $149.00. You choose either a sit in or sit on top kayak. There is a $49 discount if you bring your own boat.

Class ending time varies, however, we typically are done between 4:00-5:00 pm.

BRING: lunch (no coolers except small soft-shell ones), plenty of water, a snack/protein bar, and sunscreen.

What do we do: equipment and safety overview, stoke/paddling technique/boat control practice, learn to 'read the river' and use its currents to your advantage, get WET...most importantly, we have FUN!

What to WEAR: water shoes (no flip flops), quick-dry clothing (not cotton or denim), hat (optional).

This is an introductory class in which you will learn the skills needed to become a competent recreational paddler on lakes and easy rivers. This is for brand new paddlers or paddlers with a little experience that want to take their skills to the next level. After mastering these skills, transitioning to white water paddling becomes much easier if you decide to follow that route.

Course Description: THIS IS AN ALL DAY CLASS. WE NORMALLY GET BACK TO THE CARS BETWEEN 4:00 AND 5:00. We spend a day on the Hooch teaching basic kayaking skills. The class begins at Settles Bridge Park where we discuss river safety and paddling principles. We cover basic paddle strokes and boat control before moving down the river.

We stop for lunch somewhere down stream around 1-1:30 so eat a good breakfast and maybe bring a granola bar to keep you going.

After lunch it is back to the water where we continue to practice our skills. You will be learning boat control in class I and I+ rapids. Our takeout point will be the McGinnis Ferry Boat Ramp.

At the end of the course, you should feel comfortable paddling rivers with Class I rapids. Expect to spend approximately 1.5 hours in a riverside class, then approximately 4-5 hours on the river.

Dress to get wet. Cotton and denim are the two worst things you can wear. If you have a lightweight rain jacket, it is always a good idea to have it with you. Good water shoes are recommended. FLIP FLOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED! Shoes without laces are best. Sunglasses should be on a safety cord. Assume that everything you bring to the river will get wet. ZIPLOC bags are not waterproof. Your instructor will have waterproof bags for any items that might get damaged by water. Be sure to bring water and a lunch.

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We do not teach the kayak roll in this class.

If you have any questions, please call or email John Miller at: 678-549-4950 or kayakclassesga@gmail.com

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This weekend is for both paddlers and NON-PADDLERS.

There are a lot of activities in the area for non-paddlers.

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This is a Class 2 river, but it is a great beginner class 2. The rapids all have great recovery pools below them in case of a swim.

If you are comfortable on Class 1, and think you are ready to move up then this is the ideal trip to try that. We do have a few sit on top whitewater boats if you don't think you are ready for a spray skirt. Check with me if you have any doubts about doing this trip. The outfitters also rent rafts and inflatable kayaks.

We are staying on 28 acres in a barn converted to a house. There are 2 private bedrooms and one large sleeping room with 6 queen beds. This will be a co-ed trip. Camping on the property is also available. Sit on top, white-water kayaks available to rent.

Cost is for the weekend. That includes a bed for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, breakfast and Dinner Friday, Breakfast and Dinner Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. I will also have makings for sandwiches for lunch Friday, Saturday and day Sunday. So that gets you three nights in the house plus 5 meals (and 3 lunches). Trust me, that is cheaper than staying in a local hotel and then driving down the road and eating in one of the local spots, and our food is better! If we get any rain, there is a large, covered porch. It really is a nice place to hang out with our tribe.

There are several price options
1st. Couple in a private room, queen bed. $900.00 (1 available)
2nd. Couple in private room, double bed. $850.00 (1 available)
3rd. Single, queen bed in the bunkroom, $400.00 (6 available)
4th. Camping $250.00 per person (5 available)

THIS IS A CLASS II RIVER. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO PADDLE A HARD KAYAK IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PADDLING AT THIS LEVEL. YOU CAN PADDLE A REC BOAT IF YOU PREFER BUT HELMETS AND SPRAY SKIRTS ARE REQUIRED. I have extra helmets. Sit on tops boats are also fine on this river. We do have some non-paddlers who plan to take either rubber ducks or rafts down the river. If you have no interest in paddling, there is a lot to do in the area. Beautiful hiking and a winery you can check out.

THIS IS A FUN GUIDED TRIP, NOT A CLASS! We will be paddling Friday and Saturday. If you want to paddle Sunday, I will do your shuttle but will not be paddling. Trips will be led by qualified guides.

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If you have any questions, feel free to call me or Dustin.
John Miller, 678-549-4950 Dustin Miller, 770-715-4282