Clinic General Information
· PLEASE READ CLINIC LEVEL GUIDELINES before you make your clinic selections.
· Clinics are two hours long.
· There are two clinic time slots per day: one in the morning (10 am till 12 noon) and one in the afternoon (2 pm till 4 pm).
· You should be ready to meet 30 minutes before your clinics begin.
· You can participate in two clinics per day.
· Clinics are included with Palmer Fest and Single Blade Symposium regis¬tration, and are only available to those registrants.
· Organizers reserve the right to alter or cancel clinics, pending de¬mand. Please check final schedule when you arrive to receive your wristband at the festival.
· REGISTER ONLY FOR CLINICS YOU ARE SURE TO ATTEND.


How Do I Choose the Right Level of Clinics? (YOU MUST READ THIS)

All Palmer Fest clinics are organized into four very different skill levels-Level 1, 2, 3 and All. Choosing the correct level insures the best experience for you and the other paddlers in your clinics. Level 1 is for people who have very little or no whitewater canoeing or kayaking experience. Level 2 is for those have a basic understanding and have had some formal instruction-these are designed to build upon and refine your basic skills. Level 3 are clinics that teach advance skills or concepts and are designed for strong intermediate paddlers. We would love to tell you which clinics are best for you but we don't know your skills or experience. Please don't sign up for clinics that are beyond your skill level.

If in doubt we suggest being modest, it is easier for our instructors to teach to a higher level for you than it is for them to bring an advanced clinic down to a basic level for one person in the group. In the past we've had people who couldn't get their spray skirt on sign up for an advance creeking. In cases like this for the benefit of the group our instructors may ask you to just audit the clinic.

Please read each level description and decide carefully being honest about your experience and ability, when selecting your clinics. If you do this you'll have a rewarding and extremely fun weekend.

Clinic Level Guidelines

Level 1 Clinics= Level 1 clinics are designed for first time paddlers who haven't had any previous experience or instruction paddling rivers in whitewater boats. These clinics are designed so that new whitewater paddlers can start from scratch and take all four, building upon the concepts and skills throughout the weekend. Even if you're an experience lakewater canoeist or sea kayaker you should begin here for the whitewater basics. Instruction will begin in flatwater and progress throughout the weekend to moving water. Entrants should be comfortable with the idea of exiting an overturned boat and be able to swim independently to safety. Entrants should be prepared with cool water paddling clothes.

Level 2 Clinics= Level 2 clinics are designed for paddlers who have some experience or formal instruction, perhaps a weekend whitewater course, and have been paddling some sort of whitewater boat on a short-term regular basis. You grasp the basic concepts and skills of whitewater paddling, either canoeing or kayaking. Expect to learn things that help you teach yourself to become a confident paddler ready to learn the entire scope of the sport. Most of this instruction will either fine-tuning core strokes and skills in flatwater or be in moving water that requires the ability to paddle competently across currents of class II-III. Entrants should be able to roll a kayak or be reasonably self-sufficient with self rescues.

Level 3 Clinics=Level 3 clinics include advanced techniques, skills or concepts designed for experienced whitewater paddlers who are competent in Class 3 water and beyond. Advanced clinics are for skilled paddlers looking to improve certain aspects like strokes, or they are clinics teaching advances concepts or moves, like creeking and freestyle moves. You need not be an advanced creeker or high-level freestyle paddlers, but you should be a experienced and competent weekend paddler ready to learn advanced moves. You should be able to roll a kayak and/or be self-sufficient with self rescues. You should understand much of the terminology related to instruction and paddling at an intermediate to advanced level. In fairness to the group, if you belong in Level One clinics you may be asked to just audit the clinics.

ALL-Level Clinics=These clinics are for all levels of paddlers. These clinics included concepts, skills and techniques that apply to all levels of paddlers, such as river reading, trip planning and river safety. Instructors will assess the needs of the group and teach accordingly.

Continuing Clinics
We offer a number of clinics that build upon one another so that new or improving paddlers can progress through two or four clinics acquiring real skills and knowledge-almost like the first day of a paddling course. We offer these clinics for introduction to whitewater canoeing and kayaking and a new series of clinics for intermediate paddlers looking to improve their skills. You may not necessarily have the same instructor in each clinic, but you may.

How will I know what I'll learn in each clinic?
Use the clinic description and skill level as a guide. Our instructors will assess the level and desires of each paddler in the group and tailor the clinic accordingly. Anyone new to paddling should consider the beginner clinics. Level 2 and Level 3 clinics are for paddlers with previous whitewater experience, like a season of paddling or at least a prior whitewater paddling course.

Can I take the same clinic all weekend?
Sure, why not? If this is your weekend to master your roll or perfect a certain stroke, you can register for two, three or four of the rolling or strokes clinics. Some of the clinics topics are very general, like learning to hole ride, so that you could work on completely different things each clinic, or just spend four clinics just getting comfortable.

What about the kids clinics and kids in adult clinics?
We're proud to offer both kayaking and canoeing clinics for kids ages 7 and up. Because of so many returning young paddlers these clinics may be split into two skill groups to allow more advanced paddlers to progress. Older kids may participate in the other clinics but kids under the age of 14 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian (with the parent in another kayak, solo boat or with them in a tandem canoe). We will try to round up as much kids equipment for them to try, but we do not guarantee equipment for these clinics, so please set them up with boats and gear in advance.

SATURDAY CLINICS

Saturday Morning (10 am-12 noon)
Single Blade Symposium
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, part I- The first clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Clinic may be divided into solo and tandem classes. It is better to bring a tandem partner than to hope one will be available. Sign up for part 2, 3 and 4 throughout the weekend.  (code #SBSSATAM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, The Next Step, part 1-The first clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #SBSSATAM2) Level 1/2
❏    Flatwater Tandem Canoe 101-Handling a canoe with confidence including boarding, launching and basic strokes (code #SBSSATAM3) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Tripping Skills, part 1-Dry-land clinic, theories, rigging and equipment you need for your first weekend trip or big northern expedition (code #SBSSATAM4) Level 1
❏    Open Canoe River Reading, part 1-This is a two-part clinic that looks at the river the way canoeists look at the river. See more and use more of the river to your advantage. This part is likely to be dry land theory and scouting, while the second will be paddling and learning to use the river features you see. (code #SBSSATAM5) ALL
❏    Canoe Tripping Styles, Playful vs Careful-Learn to charge eddies and play rivers and when to back ferry and take it slow. This is an ideal clinic for those planning on a summer whitewater river tip on Petawawa, Dumoine or northern river (code #SBSSATAM6) ALL
❏    Stroke Tune-up for Open Canoeists-Work on refining core strokes with advance instruction from Canada's best instructors. This is not an introductory course, participants should understand the fundamentals of all strokes (code #SBSSATAM7) Level 2/3
❏    Precision Paddling -Slalom paddling, secrets strokes and boat control voodoo. Where stroke tune-up works on core strokes this clinic puts them together and puts your carving in and out of eddies and gates (code #SBSSATAM8) Level 2/3
❏    Secrets of Getting the Eddy-paddle the way the pros do. This is a very practical river running clinic about boat control, placement and as it says, how to ensure you nail eddies high and not wash out the back (code #SBSSATAM9) Level 2/3
❏    Learn to OC Roll-no rolling experience necessary but you should be comfortable in your boat and be ready to get really wet (code #SBSSATAM10) Level 2/3
❏    Open Canoe Creeking-techniques paddling big boats on small rivers. Learn to boof and use creek-like  features to your advantage on low volume runs (code #SBSSATAM11) Level 2/3

Women's Clinics-Palmer Fest/SBS
❏    Whitewater Kayak Basics for Women, part 1- getting to know your gear, getting in, and learning the essential whitewater strokes. This is basically an introductory whitewater clinic, the first is a four-part weekend progression (code #WOCSATAM1) Level 1
❏    Open Canoe Basics for Women, part 1-tandem and solo, intro or refresher to essential whitewater skills. This is the first in a four-part weekend progression (code #WOCSATAM2) Level 1
❏    Learn the Kayak Roll-Whether you're trying it for the first time or still working on it, this clinic is for you. You are welcome to take this clinic all weekend if you are so determined (code #WOCSATAM3) Level 1
❏    Getting Down the River, Your Way-river reading and running strategies just for women (code #WOCSATAM4) Level 2/3

Palmer Fest Kayak Clinics
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking, part 1-The first clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Sign up for part 2, 3 and 4 throughout the weekend. (code #PFSATAM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Kayaking, The Next Step, part 1-The first clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken their an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #PFSATAM2) Level 1/2
❏    Learn the Roll (code #PFSATAM3) Level 1
❏    Advanced River Reading and Running-better understand the river and how to use it. Learn the secrets of reading water and putting your boat where you want it to be. This may be a dry land discussion clinic or scout and run, group and weather depending (code #PFSATAM4) ALL
❏    Stroke Improvement-work on basic core strokes to improve river running and play. You should know all the strokes and be looking for instruction for refinement (code #PFSATAM5) Level 2
❏    Playing in Flatwater and Eddy Lines: squirts, stalls, cartwheels. To really benefit here you should have a pretty solid kayak roll because you'll be upside down a lot learning to use your edges and balance (code #PFSATAM6) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing and Carving-learn the secrets to getting on the wave and then controlling your boat so you can carve and play on the wave. Front surfing is the fundamental move almost all advance freestyle moves. You should be able to roll and know how to ferry across a river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATAM7) Level 2/3
❏    Wave Play-learn or master spins and blunts. You should be able to get on a wave to surf and have your roll. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATAM8) Level 3
❏    Learn to Hole Ride-getting in, comfortable and moving around in holes. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATAM9) Level 2
❏    Cartwheels-learn to throw down, balance, boat control and how to work little playspots on your river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATAM10) Level 3
❏    Creeking-Learn the strokes, moves and theories behind running shallow, rocky creeks. You should have a solid roll. (code #PFSATAM11) Level 3
    
❏    Kayaking is for Kids-fun, games and some skills along the way. Kids may be divided into different skill level groups. The kids clinics will be progressive throughout the weekend building on one another (ages 7 and up) (code #PFSATAM12) Level 1


Saturday afternoon (2 pm-4 pm)
Single Blade Symposium
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, part 2- The second clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Clinic may be divided into solo and tandem classes. It is better to bring a tandem partner than to hope one will be available. Sign up for part 1, 3 and 4 throughout the weekend. (code #SBSSATPM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, The Next Step, part 2-The second clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #SBSSATPM2) Level 1/2
❏    Open Canoe River Reading, part 2-This is the second of a two-part clinic that looks at the river the way canoeists look at the river. See more and use more of the river to your advantage. This part is likely to be dry land theory and scouting, while the second will be paddling and learning to use the river features you see. (code #SBSSATPM3) ALL
❏    Whitewater Tripping Skills, part 2-The second in a two-part clinic including theories, rigging and equipment you need for your first weekend trip or big northern expedition (code #SBSSATPM4) ALL
❏    Sexy Lakewater Paddling 201-ORCKS instructors teach great moves for novices and seasoned canoeists. Demonstration of the difference between flatwater skills and lakewater skills including pivots, sideward, dock landings, circle variations, pinwheel and dos-a-dos. Instructors will challenge all paddlers  (code #SBSSATPM5) ALL
❏    Stroke Tune-up for Open Canoeists-Work on refining core strokes with advance instruction from Canada's best instructors. This is not an introductory course, participants should understand the fundamentals of all strokes (code #SBSSATPM6) Level 2/3
❏    Precision Paddling -Slalom paddling, secrets strokes and boat control voodoo. Where stroke tune-up works on core strokes this clinic puts them together and puts your carving in and out of eddies and gates (code #SBSSATPM7) Level 2/3
❏    Bombproof Your OC and C1 Rolls and Learn New Ones-two bomber front deck rolls, back deck and high brace roll (code #SBSSATPM8) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing, part 1-Learn the basics to getting to the wave and sticking it. Often getting on the wave is the hardest part, learn from the pros how they seem to so effortlessly ferry right on. This is a two-part clinic with the second on Sunday building on the basics of front surfing by teaching you how to stay put and move around. Must have a roll or self rescue. Clinic will be held off-site at Hass Hole (code #SBSSATPM9) Level 2/3
❏    Freestyle Moves for Open Canoe and C1-This is an advanced open canoe course that requires participants be comfortable getting on waves and into small holes. You'll learn the basics of simply hole and wave moves likes spins, flatspins, back surfing and cartwheels. Instructors will ask each student about their summer goals and go from there. Must have a roll or self rescue. Clinic will be held off-site at Hass Hole (code #SBSSATPM10) Level 3
❏    Open Canoe Creeking-techniques paddling big boats on small rivers. Learn to boof and use creek-like  features to your advantage on low volume runs. Should be able to roll and/or self rescue (code #SBSSATPM11) Level 3
   
❏    Canoe Strokes for Kids, part 1-The Splash and even small adult-sized open canoes is now making open canoeing possible for kids and teens. This clinics is designed to help support their growth in the sport. Depending on enrollment and instructor availability the clinic may be split into two skill levels. (code #SBSSATPM12) ALL. (Minimum age 8 years old and parent/guardian to remain at the teaching site. Children, like all other clinics need to arrive with boats and gear.)

Women's Clinics-Palmer Fest/SBS
❏    Whitewater Kayak Basics for Women, part 2-This is the second in a four-part weekend long introductory whitewater progression for women (code #WOCSATPM1) Level 1
❏    Open Canoe Basics for Women, part 2-tandem and solo, intro or refresher to essential whitewater skills. This is the second in a four-part weekend progression (code #WOCSATPM2) Level 1
❏    Learn the Roll Whether you're trying it for the first time or still working on it, this clinic is for you. You are welcome to take this clinic all weekend if you are so determined (code #WOCSATPM3) Level 1
❏    Learn to Use the Water-Women excel at whitewater especially when they figure out to use finesse rather than force (maybe guys should take this clinic too? Sorry guys.). Discuss the difference techniques used by women paddlers to paddle whitewater on their terms (code #WOCSATPM4) Level 1/2


Palmer Fest Kayak Clinics
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking, part 2-The second clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Sign up for part 1, 3 and 4 throughout the weekend. (code #PFSATPM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Kayaking, The Next Step, part 2-The second clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken their an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #PFSATPM2) Level 1/2
❏    Learn the Roll-Even if you have a roll but want pointers and tips to make it 100 per cent or if you want to learn the back deck roll this clinic is for you (code #PFSATPM3) Level 1
❏    Stroke Improvement-work on basic core strokes to improve river running and play. You should know all the strokes and be looking for instruction for refinement (code #PFSATPM4) Level 2
❏    Advanced River Reading and Running-better understand the river and how to use it. Learn the secrets of reading water and putting your boat where you want it to be. This may be a dry land discussion clinic or scout and run, group and weather depending (code #PFSATPM5) ALL
❏    Playing in Flatwater and Eddy Lines: squirts, stalls, cartwheels. To really benefit here you should have a pretty solid kayak roll because you'll be upside down a lot learning to use your edges and balance (code #PFSATPM6) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing and Carving-learn the secrets to getting on the wave and then controlling your boat so you can carve and play on the wave. Front surfing is the fundamental move almost all advance freestyle moves. You should be able to roll and know how to ferry across a river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATPM7) Level 2/3
❏    Wave Play-learn or master spins and blunts. You should be able to get on a wave to surf and have your roll. Will be held off site at Hass Hole (code #PFSATPM8) Level 3
❏    Learn to Hole Ride-getting in, comfortable and moving around (code #PFSATPM9) Level 2/3
❏    Cartwheels-learn to throw down, balance, boat control and how to work little playspots on your river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSATPM10) Level 3
❏    Creeking-Learn the strokes, moves and theories behind running shallow, rocky creeks. You should have a solid roll (code #PFSATPM11) Level 3
   
❏    Kayaking is for Kids-fun, games and some skills along the way. Kids may be divided into different skill level groups. The kids clinics will be progressive throughout the weekend building on one another (ages 7 and up) (code #PFSATPM12) BEG

SUNDAY CLINICS

Sunday Morning (10 am-12 noon)
Single Blade Symposium
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, part 3- The third clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Clinic may be divided into solo and tandem classes. It is better to bring a tandem partner than to hope one will be available. Sign up for part 1, 2 and 4 throughout the weekend. (code #SBSSUNAM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, The Next Step, part 3-The third clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #SBSSUNAM2) Level 1/2
❏    Flatwater Tandem Canoe 101-Handling a canoe with confidence including boarding, launching and basic strokes (code #SBSSUNAM3) Level 1
❏    Open Canoe River Reading, part 1-This is a two-part clinic that looks at the river the way canoeists look at the river. See more and use more of the river to your advantage. This part is likely to be dry land theory and scouting, while the second will be paddling and learning to use the river features you see. (code #SBSSUNAM4) ALL
❏    Whitewater Tripping Skills, part 1-Dry-land clinic, theories, rigging and equipment you need for your first weekend trip or big northern expedition (code #SBSSUNAM5) ALL
❏    Stroke Tune-up for Open Canoeists-Work on refining core strokes with advance instruction from Canada's best instructors. This is not an introductory course, participants should understand the fundamentals of all strokes (code #SBSSUNAM6) Level 2/3
❏    Precision Paddling -Slalom paddling, secrets strokes and boat control voodoo. Where stroke tune-up works on core strokes this clinic puts them together and puts your carving in and out of eddies and gates (code #SBSSUNAM7) Level 2/3
❏    Secrets of Getting the Eddy-paddle the way the pros do. This is a very practical river running clinic about boat control, placement and as it says, how to ensure you nail eddies high and not wash out the back (code #SBSSUNAM8) Level 2/3
❏    Learn to OC Roll-no rolling experience necessary but you should be comfortable in your boat and be ready to get really wet (code #SBSSUNAM9) Level 2/3
❏    Open Canoe Creeking-techniques paddling big boats on small rivers. Learn to boof and use creek-like  features to your advantage on low volume runs. Should be able to roll and/or self rescue (code #SBSSSUNAM10) Level 3

Women's Clinics-Palmer Fest/SBS
❏    Whitewater Kayak Basics for Women, part 3-This is the third in a four-part weekend long introductory whitewater progression for women (code #WOCSUNAM1) Level 1
❏    Open Canoe Basics for Women, part 3-tandem and solo, intro or refresher to essential whitewater skills. This is the second in a four-part weekend progression (code #WOCSUNAM2) Level 1
❏    Learn the Roll Whether you're trying it for the first time or still working on it, this clinic is for you. You are welcome to take this clinic all weekend if you are so determined (code #WOCSUNAM3) Level 1/2
❏    Getting Down the River, Your Way-River ready and running strategies just for women. We look at how to scout, make decisions and paddle lines that make sense for you (code #WOCSUNAM4) Level 2/3

Palmer Fest Kayak Clinics
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking, part 3-The third clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Sign up for part 1, 2 and 4 throughout the weekend. (code #PFSUNAM1) BEG
❏    Whitewater Kayaking, The Next Step, part 3-The third clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #PFSUNAM2) Level 1/2
❏    Learn the Roll-Even if you have a roll but want pointers and tips to make it 100 per cent or if you want to learn the back deck roll this clinic is for you (code #PFSSUNAM3) Level 1/2
❏    Stroke Improvement-work on basic core strokes to improve river running and play. You should know all the strokes and be looking for instruction for refinement (code #PFSUNAM4) Level 2
❏    Advanced River Reading and Running-better understand the river and how to use it. Learn the secrets of reading water and putting your boat where you want it to be. This may be a dry land discussion clinic or scout and run, group and weather depending (code #PFSUNAM5) Level 2/3
❏    Playing in Flatwater and Eddy Lines: squirts, stalls, cartwheels. To really benefit here you should have a pretty solid kayak roll because you'll be upside down a lot learning to use your edges and balance cartwheels (code #PFSUNAM6) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing and Carving-learn the secrets to getting on the wave and then controlling your boat so you can carve and play on the wave. Front surfing is the fundamental move almost all advance freestyle moves. You should be able to roll and know how to ferry across a river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole (code #PFSUNAM7) Level 2/3
❏    Wave Play-learn or master spins and blunts. You should be able to get on a wave to surf and have your roll. Will be held off site at Hass Hole (code #PFSUNAM8) Level 3
❏    Learn to Hole Ride-getting in, comfortable and moving around (code #PFSUNAM9) Level 3
❏    Cartwheels-learn to throw down, balance, boat control and how to work little playspots on your river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSUNAM10) Level 3
❏    Creeking-Learn the strokes, moves and theories behind running shallow, rocky creeks. You should have a solid roll (code #PFSUNAM11) Level 3
   
❏    Kayaking is for Kids-fun, games and some skills along the way (ages 7 and up) (code #PFSUNAM12) Level 1

Sunday afternoon (2 pm-4 pm)

Single Blade Symposium
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, part 4- The fourth clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Clinic may be divided into solo and tandem classes. It is better to bring a tandem partner than to hope one will be available. Sign up for part 1, 2 and 3 throughout the weekend. (code #SBSSUNPM1) Level 1
❏    Whitewater Open Canoe Solo/Tandem, The Next Step, part 4-The third clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #SBSSUNPM2) Level 1/2
❏    Sexy Lakewater Paddling 201-ORCKS instructors teach great moves for novices and seasoned canoeists. Demonstration of the difference between flatwater skills and lakewater skills including pivots, sideward, dock landings, circle variations, pinwheel and dos-a-dos. Instructors will challenge all paddlers   (code #SBSSUNPM3)  ALL
❏    Open Canoe River Reading, part 2-This is part two of  a clinic that looks at the river the way canoeists look at the river. See more and use more of the river to your advantage. This part is likely to be dry land theory and scouting, while the second will be paddling and learning to use the river features you see. (code #SBSSUNPM4) ALL
❏    Whitewater Tripping Skills, part 2-The second in a two-part clinic including theories, rigging and equipment you need for your first weekend trip or big northern expedition (code #SBSSUNPM5) ALL
❏    Stroke Tune-up for Open Canoeists-Work on refining core strokes with advance instruction from Canada's best instructors. This is not an introductory course, participants should understand the fundamentals of all strokes (code #SBSSUNPM6) Level 2/3
❏    Precision Paddling -Slalom paddling, secrets strokes and boat control voodoo. Where stroke tune-up works on core strokes this clinic puts them together and puts your carving in and out of eddies and gates (code #SBSSUNPM7) Level 2/3
❏    Bombproof Your OC and C1 Rolls and Learn New Ones-two bomber front deck rolls, back deck and high brace roll (code #SBSSUNPM8) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing part 2-Learn the basics to getting to the wave and sticking it. Often getting on the wave is the hardest part, learn from the pros how they seem to so effortlessly ferry right on. This is the second of a two-part clinic building on the basics of front surfing by teaching you how to stay put and move around. Must have a roll or self rescue. Clinic will be held off-site at Hass Hole (code #SBSSUNPM9) ALL
❏    Freestyle Moves for Open Canoe and C1-This is an advanced open canoe course that requires participants be comfortable getting on waves and into small holes. You'll learn the basics of simply hole and wave moves likes spins, flatspins, back surfing and cartwheels. Instructors will ask each student about their summer goals and go from there. Must have a roll or self rescue. Clinic will be held off-site at Hass Hole (code #SBSSUNPM10) Level 3
❏    Open Canoe Creeking-techniques, boat scouting, hitting small eddies and other essential skills (code #SBSSUNPM11) INT-ADV
   
❏    Canoe Strokes for Kids, part 2-The Splash and even small adult-sized open canoes is now making open canoeing possible for kids and teens. This clinics is designed to help support their growth in the sport. Depending on enrollment and instructor availability the clinic may be split into two skill levels. (code #SBSSUNPM12)  ALL. (Minimum age 8 years old and parent/guardian to remain at the teaching site. Children, like all other clinics need to arrive with boats and gear.)

Women's Clinics-Palmer Fest/SBS
❏    Whitewater Kayak Basics for Women, part 4-This is the fourth in a four-part weekend long introductory whitewater progression for women (code #WOCSUNPM1) Level 1

❏    Open Canoe Basics for Women, part 4-tandem and solo, intro or refresher to essential whitewater skills. This is the second in a four-part weekend progression (code #WOCSUNPM2) Level 1
❏    Learn the Roll Whether you're trying it for the first time or still working on it, this clinic is for you. You are welcome to take this clinic all weekend if you are so determined (code #WOCSUNPM3) Level 1/2
❏    Freestyle Fundamentals for Women-Playing on waves and in holes is not just for men. Learn the way you want to be taught. (code #WOCSUNPM4) Level 2/3

Palmer Fest Kayak Clinics
❏    Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking, part 4-The fourth clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is ideal for new or beginner paddlers. Sign up for part 1, 2 and 3 throughout the weekend. (code #PFSUNPM1) Level 1
    Whitewater Kayaking, The Next Step, part 4-The fourth clinic in a four-part weekend progression. This series of clinics is perfect for paddlers who have taken an introductory whitewater course at Palmer Fest or at paddling school and want to refine or advance their skills. (code #PFSUNPM2) Level 1/2
❏    Learn the Roll-Even if you have a roll but want pointers and tips to make it 100 per cent or if you want to learn the back deck roll this clinic is for you (code #PFSUNPM3) Level 1/2
❏    Stroke Improvement-work on basic core strokes to improve river running and play. You should know all the strokes and be looking for instruction for refinement (code #PFSUNPM4) Level 2
❏    Advanced River Reading and Running-better understand the river and how to use it. Learn the secrets of reading water and putting your boat where you want it to be. This may be a dry land discussion clinic or scout and run, group and weather depending (code #PFSUNPM5) Level 2/3
❏    Playing in Flatwater and Eddy Lines: squirts, stalls, cartwheels. To really benefit here you should have a pretty solid kayak roll because you'll be upside down a lot learning to use your edges and balance cartwheels (code #PFSUNPM6) Level 2/3
❏    Front Surfing and Carving-learn the secrets to getting on the wave and then controlling your boat so you can carve and play on the wave. Front surfing is the fundamental move almost all advance freestyle moves. You should be able to roll and know how to ferry across a river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole (code #PFSUNPM7) Level 2/3
❏    Wave Play-learn or master spins and blunts. You should be able to get on a wave to surf and have your roll. Will be held off site at Hass Hole (code #PFSUNPM8) Level 3
❏    Learn to Hole Ride-getting in, comfortable and moving around (code #PFSUNPM9) Level 2/3
❏    Cartwheels-learn to throw down, balance, boat control and how to work little playspots on your river. Will be held off site at Hass Hole. (code #PFSUNPM10) Level 3
❏    Open Canoe Creeking-techniques paddling big boats on small rivers. Learn to boof and use creek-like  features to your advantage on low volume runs. Should be able to roll and/or self rescue (code #PFSUNPM11) Level 3
❏    Creeking-Learn the strokes, moves and theories behind running shallow, rocky creeks. You should have a solid (code #PFSUNPM12) Level 3

❏    Kayaking is for Kids-fun, games and some skills along the way (ages 7 and up) (code #PFSUNPM13) Level 1