Every year The East Tennessee Whitewater Club offers an intensive, one-week course for beginner kayakers.
The purpose of the clinic is to teach basic whitewater techniques and safety. Whitewater experience is not required but individuals should be comfortable in water and able to swim. Equipment will be available from the club on a first come basis with a $20 use fee and a $40 deposit.
Below are details for the 2024 Summer Clinic. Those interested can register and pay online or by mail. The registration deadline is May 30th, 2024.
2024 Summer Clinic Details
DATES: Monday, June 3 through Saturday, June 8, 2024
HOURS, MEETING PLACES, AND ACTIVITIES:
MONDAY: 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Clark Center Pavilion Clark Center (Carbide) Park, Oak Ridge, TN
Registration, whitewater orientation, introduction to boats and gear.
IMPORTANT: Bring boats and equipment for fitting adjustments and inspection.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY: 6:00 P.M. until dark
Clark Center (Carbide) Park swimming area.
Individual in-the-water instruction on kayaking techniques, including paddling strokes, Eskimo rescues and Eskimo rolls.
THURSDAY: 6:00 P.M. until dark
Meet at the Civic Center or Kroger’s parking lot for trip to Nemo Bridge on the Emory River (water level-permitting) for introduction to moving water.
SATURDAY: River trip location, meeting place and time to be announced.
Supervised trip on local whitewater river and party afterwards.
FEES: The cost of the clinic is $75 for adults or $60 for students, and includes ETWC membership through the end of the calendar year.
EQUIPMENT: Each student is responsible for furnishing all of their own equipment. Required equipment is: kayak with flotation, spray skirt, life vest, paddle, and helmet. Nose clips are recommended.
Equipment may be available from the club on a first come basis with a $20 use fee and a $40 refundable deposit if equipment is returned in good condition. Note: If you are not registering on-line, please write a separate check for the deposit so it may be returned to you after the equipment is returned.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration required, class size limited.
For information call Call/text Mark Bevelhimer, 865-679-9242 or email Mbevelhimer@gmail.com. (Pease include ETWC Clinic in the subject Line)