July 1 -8, 2023
We’re so excited to announce the Boyd Ruppelt signature week for Summer 2023!
Hey guys! Come spend a week with me on the Ottawa River for Big Water Confidence Week. We’ll work on the skills to get you feeling comfortable in bigger, higher-volume whitewater so you can step up your kayaking game confidently.
We’ll start by mastering foundational skills like edge control, combination strokes, and paddle dexterity. We’ll work on transferable skills like surfing and using various river features to your advantage. Then we’ll put it all together into the specific skills you’ll need to feel comfortable stepping up to bigger, higher volume whitewater.
We’ll work on paddling through boils, different methods for punching holes, how to paddle in big waves, and more. We’ll be working in a supportive, challenge-by-choice environment on the best, friendliest, and warmest big water training ground in the world, the Ottawa River.
In order to make the most of this experience, you’ll need to have a reliable combat roll and feel comfortable in at least class III whitewater.
I’m so excited to offer this opportunity with Ottawa Kayak School, and I can’t wait to spend the week with you. I’ll see you on the river!
- 6 Days
- 6 Nights
- Glamping Tent Included
- Includes 14 Meals
- Class I-IV Rapids
- High Intensity
- Ages 18+
- Minimum Weight 90 lbs
Included
Not Included / Optional Upgrades
Trip Itinerary
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1. Arrival & Check-In [ –00:45 ]
Arrive AT LEAST 45 Minutes before your kayak program begins.
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2. Dress for the River [ -00:30 ]
No cotton clothing. Closed toe shoes or sandals with a heel strap.
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3. Meet Boyd [ 00:00 ]
It's time to meet the one and only Boyd Ruppelt! At this time Boyd will provide you with the daily itinerary. This is the perfect time to ask any last minute questions.
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4. Gearing Up
Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
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5. Safety Briefing
Boyd has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Boyd will explain the safety procedures for the day.
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6. Let's Kayak!
Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, your instructor will help you achieve your goals!
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7. Lunch
Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
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8. More Kayaking!
Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of your instructor's lesson plan.
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9. Your arrival back to Park Village
It's been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don't run off just yet! Your instructor will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening's entertainment options.
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Days 2 - 6
Boyd Ruppelt's signature week is designed as a weekly progression. As such, each day of world class instruction will build upon each other but isn't limited only to whitewater kayaking.
