Come join the staff at CWO to learn the art and skill of whitewater paddling or simply join
us to improve on the skills you already have  No matter your age or skill level CWO can
teach you to paddle comfortably and confidently by using the latest products and teaching
styles used in river running and playboating.

Whitewater Instruction (price includes lunch)
Private clinic = $ 200 for one day or $350 for two days
Group clinic = $150 per person

Participants will learn the basic skills needed to paddle safely and self-assured on Class II
whitewater. Techniques such as eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, self rescue, and Eskimo
roll are learned and practiced.


Private Instruction or Roll Clinics
$ 50/hour
Instructor will discuss needs with student before class.


Call us at 864 647 9083 to find out more about our personal
instruction options and to reserve a clinic date..
Chattooga Whitewater Outfitters
Paddling Instruction
CWO Home
Mmm Good!!!
Check float bags
Learn how to put on skirt
Learn to release skirt
Correct positioning of paddle in hand

SAFETY
Relaxation
Swim position
Strainers
Rock Formation and strategy
Strategy for self rescue
Strategy for assisted rescue

FLATWATER
Wet Exit
Roll Clinic
Strokes and Concepts: Forward, Back, Sweep, Reverse Sweep, Slice
Bracing: High / Low

WHITEWATER
What is an eddy?
Classification system of rivers (Class I to Class V)
Lingo: river right, river left, wave, hydraulic, hole, undercut, rooster tail, sieve, boof, pin, etc.
River Etiquette
Gauges, CFS

TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle logistics
Enjoy a private roll
clinic and other
basic instruction on
the secluded area
lake.