Classes and Training

C6K offers one of the best climbing and paddling facilities anywhere.  These sites provide premier venues for instruction of all levels, beginner through expert and free-style.  Whitewater training includes whitewater and flat-water instruction for both kayaks and canoes.

We offer a standard course of various lengths but may be able to tailor a program to fit you and your schedule.  These vary in length from a one-hour session to skills courses lasting several days. Training courses are available as regularly scheduled class groups or as private sessions. 

C6K reserves the right to assess the physical condition and abilities of a participant and may downscale training to fit the situation.

Training Classes – A full range of training and skills development classes are offered.  These classes include:

• Basic paddling skills to advanced whitewater instruction
• Basic to advanced climbing instruction
• Swift water rescue training

Certifications– In addition to training, C6K is working with USACK and the USA Wildwater Committee to establish standards for paddlers, instructors and guides. 

• Whitewater certification (Class I-III and Class III-VI)
• Raft guide certification
• Paddling instructor certification (flat and whitewater)
• NFPA (National Fire Protectors Association) swift water certification
• Climbing instructor and rescue certification

Special Events – All C6K courses are built to meet USA Canoe and Kayak (USACK), the USA governing body for the Olympic movement, requirements for sanctioned trials and competitive events.  

• IOC rules C&K competitions
• Whitewater freestyle competitions
• Climbing competitions
• Urban wilderness triathlon competitions
• Team beach volleyball competitions
• Youth camps
• Grand Openings
• Open House with competitions, rescue demos