Kayak & Raft Whitewater
Instruction & Certification Classes
Teaching Courses For 20+ Years
eNRG Kayaking offers paddling instruction for all skill levels, from whitewater kayaking to raft guiding. We offer a variety of courses to help you get started or improve your skills. Our beginner kayaking courses cover the fundamentals of paddling, river safety, and hydrology. This minimizes risk of injury and turns paddling into a lifelong passion.
Take one of our courses taught by instructors certified by the American Canoe Associationto learn how to kayak and raft guide. We also teach certification classes in swiftwater rescue and ACA instructor training, so you can become a qualified instructor yourself.
Our Instruction Classes
White Water Kayaking
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Difficulty: No Experience Required
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Ages: 16+
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Duration: 2 Days
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Price: $350
eNRG Kayaking’s Whitewater Kayaking program offers courses for beginners and improvers. Whitewater 101 is a two-day introduction for total beginners, covering basic skills, safety, and river features. Students get hands-on experience. Whitewater 102 builds on these skills, teaching participants to navigate rapids using strokes and river features.
Raft Guide School
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Difficulty: Prior Raft Experience Required
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Ages: 16+
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Duration: 2 Days
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Price: $350
This is a two-day Raft Guide School offered by eNRG Kayaking. The course is designed to teach people the skills required to safely enjoy whitewater rafting. The program includes both classroom instruction and experiential education on the river. Participants will learn about hydrology, reading whitewater, knots, rope work, and river reading as well as practicing flip drills, whitewater swimming, and throwbagging.
ACA Swift Water Rescue
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Difficulty: Prior Paddling Required
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Ages: 18+
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Duration: 2-5 Days
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Price: $365
Become a whitewater rescue expert with eNRG Kayaking’s Swiftwater Rescue course! This intensive 2-day program, based on the American Canoe Association’s L4 curriculum, covers essential skills like whitewater swimming, rescue strategy, and hydrology. Perfect for guides, first responders, and private boaters, this course empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate whitewater safely.
ACA Instructor Certification
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Difficulty: Prior Paddling Required
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Ages: 18+
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Duration: 2-5 Days
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Price: Varies
The ACA Kayak Instructor Certification Course teaches the skills and knowledge required to become a professional kayak instructor. The course covers paddling skills, teaching skills, safety awareness, and interpersonal skills. In addition to classroom instruction, the course also includes practical on-water demonstrations
Why Get Into Paddling?
Kayaking and rafting are fantastic ways to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of rivers and lakes. They provide a full-body workout that is easy on your joints, strengthening your core, arms, back and shoulders. Being out on the water is also a great way to relieve stress and connect with nature.
In addition to the physical and mental benefits, kayaking and rafting can also be a thrilling adventure. Whitewater kayaking allows you to navigate exciting rapids, while rafting provides a fun social activity that is perfect for groups.