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  • Flatwater Kayak Fun Day

    Join one of our instructors for a half-day paddle on the vibrant blue green waters of Watauga Lake. Upon arriving you will be greeted by your instructor who will give you an overview of the day, a review of flatwater kayaks and gear, and a safety briefing. You will then be fitted to one of

    $65
  • CPR & AED

    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    Our ASHI CPR & AED course teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest, activate emergency medical services and respond appropriately until additional assistance arrives. It also covers how to respond to urgent choking situations. An excellent choice for the community, workplace and outdoor setting, this training is an important life skill that will provide the

    $40
  • The Combat Roll

    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    This class gives paddlers an opportunity to improve their combat roll technique in a safe, controlled and focused environment with a supportive instructor. Instruction will first be given on skills and techniques to improve your roll on flatwater, and then ample opportunity to practice in carefully selected locations in moving water that are conducive to

    $75
  • Flatwater Kayak Fun Day

    Join one of our instructors for a half-day paddle on the vibrant blue green waters of Watauga Lake.  Upon arriving you will be greeted by your instructor who will give you an overview of the day, a review of flatwater kayaks and gear, and a safety briefing. You will then be fitted to one of

    $65
  • Flatwater Kayak Instructional

    Join one of our instructors for a half-day instructional paddle on the vibrant blue green waters of Watauga Lake. Structured similarly to our Flatwater Kayak Fun Day, the Flatwater Kayak Instructional goes into greater detail on the boats, equipment, fundamentals, strokes, safety considerations and boat handling techniques that will help both those with no experience

    $75
  • ACA Basic Swiftwater Rescue

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    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    The intensive 2-day ACA Level 4 Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course covers a wide range of topics that will help both recreational users and professional rescuers learn the skills necessary to conduct and lead a rescue on moving water. Topics include accident prevention, non-technical and technical rescues, scene management and a variety of other practical techniques

    $175
  • Beginner Whitewater Kayaking

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    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    If you've ever thought how fun it might be to whitewater kayak and want a comprehensive introduction this is the course for you! Our core class for first-timers and those new to whitewater, the two-day Beginner Whitewater Kayak Course allows participants to experience the thrill of whitewater kayaking while providing more detail and greater opportunity

    $225
  • Flatwater Kayak Fun Day

    Join one of our instructors for a half-day paddle on the vibrant blue green waters of Watauga Lake. Upon arriving you will be greeted by your instructor who will give you an overview of the day, a review of flatwater kayaks and gear, and a safety briefing. You will then be fitted to one of

    $65
  • Novice Whitewater Kayak

    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    If you already have some experience in a whitewater kayak and want to spend more time developing the fundamentals, strokes and river moves that will help you become more comfortable on moving water then our one-day Novice Whitewater Kayak Class is the class for you! Your instructor will start where you are in your paddling progression

    $125
  • Intermediate Whitewater Kayak

    USA Raft Adventure Resort 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin, TN, United States

    Whether you’re a paddler wanting to increase your comfort on class 3 water or a solid class 3 boater looking to take it to the next level this one-day course will help you get there. Learn to paddle smarter and more confidently as you spend the day on one of the area’s class 3 rivers

    $125