Beginnermediate Whitewater Package
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Step Up Your Kayaking Game
You’ve learned the basics! Now it’s time to put those skills to work and become a better whitewater kayaker! Our Beginnermediate Program bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate paddling with fun, hands-on river training. Build confidence reading rapids, choosing lines, controlling your boat, catching eddies, ferrying, surfing, and navigating increasingly challenging whitewater. You’ll gain experience on a variety of rivers while developing the skills, judgment, and confidence to paddle more independently. We believe there’s no better place to learn, grow, and take your whitewater experience to the next level! Whether you’re new to whitewater or ready to sharpen your skills, this is the perfect place to keep progressing. See below for details and individual course descriptions.
You will have a one year membership to the Beginnermediate Kayak Club.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to preform a wet exit. Students must provide their own river running equipment (Boat, Skirt, Paddle, Helmet, Skirt, and Proper colder weather apparel if needed).
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Begintermediate Kayaking Club
Below are the 10 club events we offer. See below for more details!
Begintermediate Membership PackageEvent 1
Swains Lock
The Swains Lock Whitewater Section is a fun, scenic stretch of the Potomac featuring Class II rapids, waves, and eddies that keep things exciting. It’s a great place to practice river-reading, boat control, ferrying, and surfing!
LOCATION
Swains Lock
2026 DATES
Oct: 17 (2pm)
2027 DATES
May: 6 (5:30pm)
June: 3 (5:30pm)
July: 1 (5:30pm)
Aug: 5 (5:30pm)
Sept: 2 (5:30pm)
Oct: 7 (5:30pm)
DURATION
3 hours
PREREQUISITE
Wet Exits
Begintermediate Membership PackageEvent 2
Anglers to Lock 10
The Anglers Inn to Lock 10 run is a fantastic Class II whitewater adventure on the Potomac! Enjoy fun rapids, waves, and eddies while practicing surfing, ferrying, and river-running skills. It’s an exciting, scenic run that’s perfect for building confidence on moving water!
LOCATION
Lock 10
2026 DATES
Oct: 24 (2pm)
2026 DATES
May: 13 (5:30pm)
June: 10 (5:30pm)
July: 8 (5:30pm)
Aug: 12 (5:30pm)
Sept: 9 (5:30pm)
Oct: 14 (5:30pm)
DURATION
3 hours
PREREQUISITE
Wet Exits
Begintermediate Membership PackageEvent 3
George Washington Canal
The George Washington Canal Whitewater Section is one of the Potomac’s best-kept adventure spots! Paddle through historic canal channels, splash through fun Class II rapids, surf waves, catch eddies, and sharpen your whitewater skills—all while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Potomac. It’s the perfect mix of history, excitement, and adventure!
LOCATION
Violettes Lock
2026 DATES
Oct: 31 (2pm)
2026 DATES
May: 20 (5:30pm)
June: 17 (5:30pm)
July: 15 (5:30pm)
Aug: 19 (5:30pm)
Sept: 16 (5:30pm)
Oct: 21 (5:30pm)
TIME
11:00 AM
DURATION
3 Hours
PREREQUISITE
Wet Exits
Begintermediate Membership PackageEvent 4
Moving Water Maneuvers/ Rolling
Build confidence on moving water while practicing ferries, peel-outs, peel-ins, and catching eddies. Learn to read the current, control your boat, and move confidently through the river. We’ll also strengthen your roll so you can recover comfortably when you flip. Perfect for beginners looking to build a solid whitewater foundation!
LOCATION
Lock 6 or Old Anglers
2026 DATES
Nov: 1 (12pm)
2027 DATES
May: 27 (5:30pm)
June: 24 (5:30pm)
July: 22 (5:30pm)
Aug: 26 (5:30pm)
Sept: 23 (5:30pm)
Oct: 26 (5:30pm)
DURATION
3 hours
Prerequisites
Wet Exits
Begintermediate Membership Package
Event 5&6
Little Falls Friday
Come out for 2 Fridays for 3-hour courses to enhance your river running skills by practicing boat control in fast-moving water, focusing on strong strokes, edging, reading, and reacting swiftly. It emphasizes paddling and rolling in moving water for a enjoyable experience.
LOCATION
C&O Canal Chain Bridge Parking Lot
2026 DATES
Oct: 9 (5pm)
2027 DATES
April: 23(5:30pm)
May: 21 (5:45pm)
June: 25 (5:45pm)
July: 16 (5:45pm)
Aug: 20 (5:30pm)
Sept: 10 (5:15pm)
Oct: 8 (5pm)
TIME
5:30pm
(September and October slightly earlier for Daylight Reasons)
DURATION
3 hours
PREREQUISITE
Moving Water/ Rolling
Begintermediate Membership Package
Event 7
River Running With A Twist
Take your whitewater skills to the next level on exciting Class III rapids! Learn creek-style boat control, technical line selection, eddy turns, ferrying, bracing, and how to confidently navigate steeper, more dynamic whitewater. Perfect for paddlers ready for their next adventure!
LOCATION
Stony Creek River, North Branch of The Potomac, Savage, Lehigh, Muddy Creek, Etc…
2027 DATES
(Waiting on Release Schedules… Dates Coming ASAP)
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TIME
10:00 AM
DURATION
4 Hours
PREREQUISITE
Little Falls
Beginnermediate Whitewater Package Event 8
Tohickon Creek
There are so many great class 3 runs in the region but this is a gem. Tohickon creek only has 3 planned releases and is pretty consistent class 3. Hone your reading/ reaction skills as we paddle down the consistent rapids of the Tohickon Creek!
LOCATION
Ralph Stover State Park
2026 DATES
March: 22
Nov: 8
2027 DATES
March: 21
Nov: 7
TIME
11:00 AM
DURATION
4 Hours
PREREQUISITE
Little Falls
Beginnermediate Whitewater Package Event 9
Cheat River Narrows
Hows your river reading? Learn how to control your boat running down the Cheat Narrows. See a new River for the first time. Class 2/3 with fun wave trains. Navigate around and through holes. We will be honing our river running skills.
LOCATION
Friends of The Cheat Trailhead
2026 DATES
April: 4
Nov: 14
2027 DATES
April: 24
Nov: 13
TIME
10:00 AM
DURATION
4 hours
PREREQUISITE
Little Falls
Beginnermediate Whitewater Package Event 10
Lower Youghioheny
Step up to the next piece of whitewater. Boss your boat around and tell it where you are going to go while running your first laps on the Lower Youghioheny river!
LOCATION
Ohiopyle Visitor Center (Parking lot across Main Street)
2026 DATES
April: 12
Nov: 15
2027 DATES
April: 25
Nov: 14
TIME
10:00 AM
DURATION
4 hours
PREREQUISITE
Tohickon Creek
Begintermediate Kayaking Club- $999 ***Want to create your own package? Reach out to us after purchase to rearrange your events (ex: add more of 1 event and less of another)***
$800