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Are you looking to progress and improve your paddling skill to tackle more advanced rivers?  This 1 month intensive advanced intermediate class is designed to challenge you mentally and improve your paddling skills. As we push ourselves to be confident moving into Class IV kayaking.  

These Classes will be held in April 9 to May 3, 2026

Prerequisites: Moving water experience (ferrying, eddying out, peel outs), Reliable roll and T- Rescue experience.

Meet Your Instructors:
Philip Eliot
John Su
Kevin Murphy
Eli Geisenberger
Reuben Middleton

What To Expect: Eight sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays with a five to one instructor ratio. During these sessions your instructors will introduce you to stylish moves that open new ways of achieving maximum river enjoyment. Additionally, our instructors will share notes about each participant as the month progresses to adapt our training to you! 

In order to prepare for the Class IV Boot Camp package we will also be including one of our Bombproof Pool Sessions in your package if you purchase by March 1, 2026.

Where: Weekdays on the Potomac. Weekends will be on the Potomac and other nearby (within 2-3 hours) rivers.

River Sections: Potomac River, Savage River, Lower Youghioheny, Stoney River, James River, Shenandoah River, Cheat Canyon, Cheat Narrows, Little Sandy Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Kitzmiller, Tohickon, ect…

Logistics: All participants require their own transportation and paddling gear appropriate for cold weather paddling. River Running Kayak at minimum, recommend a half slice (Antix, Clutch, RPM, Ripper, or equivalent). Long boats are great as well.