Beginner Whitewater Kayaking at Baraboo
Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Cancelled
Leader:
Branden Arnold
Required ratings:
Canoe Lake Rating, Canoe Orientation Rating, Kayak Lake Rating, Quietwater Leader, R0 (whitewater kayak orientation rating), R1, R1-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R1-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R1-OC2 (Open Canoe-Tandem ), R2, R2 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R2-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R2-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R2p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3, R3-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R3-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3p, R3p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3p-OC1 (Open Canoe-Solo), R3p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4, R4 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4p, R4p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), SK1, SK3, SKL3, WW1, WW1-OC, WW2, WW2-OC, WW3, WW3-OC, WW4, WW4-OC
Event Information
- Description
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Come to a beginner/advanced beginner whitewater kayak trip on the Baraboo River! If you have your R0 lake rating for a whitewater kayak you are ready to go.We will paddle a moving current (thrilling) and practice T-rescues and wet exits (character-building). We'll spot eddies/safe zones on the river, avoid obstacles, hit features, and enjoy a true whitewater kayak experience!
Bring:
- full swimsuit
- shoes to get wet and wear in the boat
- dry clothes to change into
- suncreen
- lots of water
- lunch (and eat breakfast beforehand please!)
- glasses strap (straps for anything loose)
Cost: ~$15 per person for vehicle rental and gas. Will decrease to $10 per person with a full vehicle.
Meeting: Hoofer Outing Club Boathouse. The usual spot down by the lake.
For more info on the creek see https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2887/flow
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- Trip (off-site, ratings may be achieved)
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Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 4 | 1 |
| Waiting List | 0 | 1 |