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Reno River Festival: Learn from the best with free clinics |
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Written by Submitted to the World
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
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Different Strokes Kayaking Offers Free Whitewater Clinics May 10th and 11th
Not only is this year’s Reno River Festival a chance to see the best kayakers in the world go head to head in some fierce whitewater competition, it’s also a chance for spectators to get a little wet and wild during the free whitewater clinics provided by Different Strokes Kayaking (DSK). From beginner-level courses to advanced techniques and classes for those with mobility and sight impairments, attendees can learn from the best at the 5th annual Reno River Festival May 9 – 11, 2008 at the Truckee River Whitewater Park in the heart of downtown Reno.
Free whitewater clinics take place from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10th; and from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11th. The following is a list of clinics that will take place over the course of the weekend:
 BEGINNER-LEVEL
Never Ever: This beginner-level clinic provides boaters with a basic overview of whitewater skills and maneuvers, terminology and safety techniques.
INTERMEDIATE
Roll Session: Learn to roll a kayak, considered the most important technique in whitewater kayaking, during this introductory session.
Rolling and Bracing: Kayakers work on stabilization technique while further developing rolling skills.
Eddy Line Techniques: Basic maneuvers such as peel-outs, eddy turns, ferrying and sturns are introduced to boaters.
ADVANCED
Intro to Playboating: Kayakers learn freestyle boating maneuvers such as squirts, nose stands, flat spins and front surfing during this advanced clinic.
Advanced Techniques: Veteran kayakers learn perfecting techniques in this course taught by highly-skilled boaters.
SPECIAL ACCESS
Mobility Impaired: River Festival attendees with mobility impairments of all types learn to navigate the Truckee River Whitewater Park in an inflatable kayak.
Sight/Motor Skill Impaired: Boaters having sight or impaired motor skills raft the river with DSK pros during this special access clinic.
Photo by Emma Garrard/Tahoe World
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 May 2008 )
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