Paddling Trips
Experience Our River Trips
Rivers once served as hubs of commerce and social gatherings. Today, our rivers have transformed into thoroughfares to tranquility and relaxation. Escape the concrete and surrounding bustle with a float down Illinois only National Scenic River.
River trips include paddles and PFD, plus transportation to the starting point. On trips that do not finish at the Kickapoo Landing, the price also includes a pickup and shuttle back to Kickapoo Adventures. Trips are unguided; paddle at your own pace.
TRIP INFORMATION
Introduction to Kayaking
Designed as a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for the entry level kayaking. It includes:
- The paddling environment
- Terminology and equipment
- Equipment transport and carry
- Entering and launching a kayak
- Trim, posture and balance
- Kayak forward stroke
- Turn and draw strokes
This course is appropriate for all kayak craft, including traditional decked kayaks, inflatables and sit on tops. It is assumed the boats will be paddled solo.
Introduction to Canoeing
Designed as a short program emphasizing the entry-level paddling skills for individuals desiring an introduction to the sport of canoeing. It includes:
- The paddling environment
- Terminology and equipment
- Equipment transport and carry
- Entering and launching a canoe
- Trim, posture and balance
- Canoe forward stroke, tandem bow and stern
- Turn, draw and pry strokes
Forward Stroke Clinic
Kayaking
Make your forward stroke more proficient. The forward stroke is used the majority of time while paddling a kayak, it is repeated over one thousand times an hour. Small gains in form will provide giant gains in speed and endurance. You will also learn how to tune your individual locomotion to vary with both the environmental conditions and focus on your paddle needs with respect to safety.
Advanced Strokes
Kayaking
Take your kayaking skills to the next level. This course introduces advanced strokes and skills to improve your performance and paddling ability. It provides the fundamentals for a lifetime of paddling development. Topics include:
- Edging
- Forward strokes with edge
- Turning with edge
- Draws and sculling draw
- Reverse sweeps
- Rudders
- Low brace