Intermediate Kayaking Clinics

Master Whitewater Kayaking at Your Own Pace

Eli Geisenberger is a passionate whitewater kayaker and instructor known for helping paddlers build confidence and progress their skills on the river. With a strong focus on playboating, river running, and technical skill development, Eli has spent years honing techniques both in freestyle features and dynamic whitewater environments.

As a coach, Eli emphasizes efficient fundamentals, river awareness, and a progression-based approach that meets paddlers where they are—whether they’re learning their first roll or dialing in advanced freestyle moves. His teaching style blends clear instruction with on-water experience, helping students push their limits while staying safe and in control.

Intermediate Clinics

Playboating Clinic

Take your skills to the next level with our Playboat Kayaking Clinic, designed for paddlers looking to improve their freestyle kayaking on whitewater. Whether you’re just getting started with playboating or working to refine advanced tricks, this clinic focuses on building confidence, control, and progression in a playboat.

Learn essential freestyle kayaking techniques like front surfing, 360s, and foundational aerial moves, while improving your edge control, balance, and timing in moving water. With expert coaching and structured practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to stay in the feature longer and execute moves with consistency.

Perfect for whitewater kayakers aiming to progress in playboating, river play, and freestyle kayaking skills, this clinic will help you push your limits and make the most of every wave and hole.

LOCATION
Holtwood Whitewater Park

Date
May 31, 2026

TIME
12:00PM

DURATION
3 hours

COST
$100

RENTAL KAYAK
$30 (Paid day of)
If you need a rental use the chat to check availability

Intermediate Clinics

Half Slicing

Boost your river skills and maximize your fun with our Half-Slice Kayaking Clinic! This whitewater kayaking clinic is designed for paddlers of all levels who want to improve their freestyle kayaking skills and unlock the full potential of a half-slice kayak.

Learn how to master stern squirts, refine your surfing technique, and build confidence in dynamic river running. With expert instruction and hands-on coaching, you’ll develop better boat control, learn to read whitewater more effectively, and start linking moves with style and precision.

Ideal for kayakers looking to progress in river play, freestyle kayaking, and half-slice performance, this clinic will help you paddle stronger, play harder, and take your skills to the next level on the water.

LOCATION
Lock 6 Parking Lot

DATE
TBD

TIME
TBD

DURATION
3 hours

COST
$100

Intermediate Clinics

Combat Rolling

Turn your “sometimes” roll into a reliable, every-time skill with our Combat Rolling Kayak Clinic! Designed for whitewater kayakers who can roll in flatwater but struggle in real river conditions, this class focuses on building a consistent, dependable combat roll when it matters most.

You’ll refine efficient flatwater rolling techniques, then transition to dynamic scenarios that simulate whitewater stress—helping you stay calm, set up properly, and execute with confidence. We’ll break down the most common reasons rolls fail and give you practical fixes to improve success under pressure.

For paddlers ready to advance further, we’ll also introduce alternative techniques like the hand roll and back deck roll. Perfect for kayakers looking to improve kayak rolling skills, whitewater safety, and overall confidence, this clinic will help you stay upright and in control on every run.

LOCATION
Potomac River

DATE
TBD

TIME
11:00AM

DURATION
3 hours

PRICE
$100

Things To Bring:

Kayak, Paddle, Skirt, Helmet, PFD, Drinking Water, Appropriate Apparel (e.g. drytop/drysuit if cold), Tips For Instructor (suggested), Glasses Strap, Small Drybag, Snack (e.g. Cliff bar)

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