Wellness Summer: Whitewater Kayak
This introductory course starts out in the pool where you will learn boat control and wet exits and progresses to moving water where you will learn the dynamics of a river and basic river safety. During the course you will practice boat handling skills including edging, bracing, rolling, and paddle strokes. Kayaking on the river will give you the opportunity to learn how to read the water and practice maneuvering across current with ferries, eddy turns, and peel outs. River destinations will be dependent on river levels.
| Course Fee | Wellness Recreation or CFC Fitness Center Member: $250 CU Faculty/Staff/Student: $280 Community: $290 |
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| Fee Notes | All paddling equipment is included. |
| Prerequisites | Strong recreational swimmer, comfortable swimming in a river with a life jacket on |
| Drop Deadline | 2 Weeks prior to the start of the program. If you drop the course after the drop deadline, you will not be refunded the course fee unless we are able to fill you spot in the course. |
| Enrollment | Enroll Online HERE or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
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| Day | Date | Time |
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| Tuesday | 7/8/2025 | 4:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 7/10/2025 | 4:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Friday | 7/11/2025 | 4:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Sunday | 7/13/2025 | 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Sunday | 7/20/2025 | 7:00am to 6:00pm |
Gear and Packing List
- *** Swim Suit
- Sun Shirts and swim shorts (or running shorts) work best for everyone. When paddling for an extended time, rubbing against the PFD and Kayak Seat can get uncomfortable. Having shorts and a shirt as a layer between works well.
- Water shoes that will stay on an provide traction when walking in a river
- old tennis shoes work great for WW Kayaking
- Sun Glasses with a strap
- Towel
- Change of cloths for after paddling
- Paddling gloves (optional) - some people love them some hate them
Personal Health and Hygiene Kit
- chapstick, waterproof sunscreen
- tampons/pads (bring Ziploc® bags to carry out)
- contacts, solution, glasses
- medication (adequate supply for day trips)
- Optional - waterproof camera