Chile Kayaking with OKS at Pucon Kayak Retreat

OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat

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  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat
  • OKS visits the Pucón Kayak Retreat

Kayaking Chile’s Rio Fuy and Pucón’s whitewater epicenter is the best of Chile’s epic kayak destinations. Now, advanced and expert kayakers can get to two great destinations in a single trip.

  • Ages 18+
  • Class I-IV+ RAPIDS
  • High Intensity
  • Choose A Room
  • Meals Included
  • 90 LBS Minimum

As a whitewater kayak instructor I’ve had the distinct pleasure of leading many trips of differing intensities and locations throughout the last several years. 

The Pucón Kayak Retreat is near and dear to my heart as is the whitewater that is available right out of it’s front door. The trip style of the Pucón Kayak Retreat is much like what you’ve come to expect at the Ottawa Kayak School just in the picturesque town of Pucón Chile!

Owner of the Pucón Kayak Retreat, David Hughes, has been running multi-day whitewater programs in Chile long before I became a whitewater instructor and has developed his location into a must visit staple for the traveling kayaker. 

The Rio Fuy Plus Pucón is the perfect blend of light travel and a variety of Chilean whitewater classics. Designed for advanced paddlers who want to run waterfalls. Does this sound like you? Send me an e-mail and I’d love to chat with you more! 

[email protected] 

Casey Bryant Jones – Director of the Ottawa Kayak School

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send me an e-mail at [email protected] 

Day 1.

Bienvenidos a Pucon, Chile

Arrival to Temuco Airport (ZCO) between 11 AM to 5 PM.
Boat outfitting and welcome. Possible Lower Trancura river assessment run(pending timing)
Welcome to Pucón Kayak Retreat appetizers, provisions, and dinner by fire.

Day 2.

Rio Liucura or Upper Trancura

AM/PM (Full day) – Kayak assessment, goals, drills and runs of the Rio Liurcura or Upper Trancura.

Afternoon appetizers/provisions

 

Day 3.

Maichin, Trancura or Palguin

AM/PM Full Day – River runs depending on water levels

 

Day 4.

Rio San Pedro (read more)

AM – Early departure for San Pedro.
PM – Drive to Lago Panguipulli Lodging (Lower Fuy Takeout)

 

Day 5.

Rio Fuy Fun

AM – Breakfast and Lower Fuy with Middle Fuy below class V canyon advanced option.
PM – Upper Rio Fuy Option.

 

Day 6.

Mas Fuy!

AM – Fuy Choice Lap
PM – Return to Pucón

Day 7.

Choice Pucón River Sections

AM – Upper Palguin laps or session a clean waterfall.
PM – Upper Palguin with optional double header Upper Trancura lap to home base. 

Celebration Asado. The farewell asado BBQ is a celebration to cherish and remember your time in Pucon with incredible food and live music.

Day 8.

DAY 8, SAT. Pack, Activity Option, Departure Transfers

AM – One last quick run on the water, schedule permitting. Airport transfers.
PM – Temuco Airport (ZCO) Departure Flights Between 11 AM to 5 PM.

  • Let us do it all for you… All-Inclusive.
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (except for two travel meals, which are an out of pocket expense)
  • Choice Kayak Rental
  • Airport Transfers & Transportation
  • Lodging Selection
  • World’s Best Kayak Instruction
  • Airfare
  • 2 Travel Day Meals (out of pocket)
  • Paddle & Personal Equipment
  • Alcohol
  • Elbow pads & GoPro

 

  • January 4-11, 2025

    Starting at $3090

    $3,090 USD

An example of Casey’s instruction style

Boyd Ruppelt Signature Week

Advanced

  • Boyd Ruppelt Signature Week
  • Boyd Ruppelt Signature Week
  • Boyd Ruppelt Signature Week

Big water confidence, focusing on skills to get you feeling comfortable in bigger, higher-volume whitewater so you can step up your kayaking game confidently.

  • Ages 18+
  • Class I-IV RAPIDS
  • Medium Intensity
  • 6 Nights Camping
  • Includes 18 Meals
  • 90 LBS Minimum

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!

Boyd Ruppelt

Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with Boyd, he will begin his program with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Boyd has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Boyd will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, Boyd will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of Boyd’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Boyd will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, Boyd will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Boyd always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Boyd is an industry-leading instructor, and possesses a friendly personality and positive attitude.

18 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting dinner on your arrival evening and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING INCLUDED
All Ottawa Kayak School programs include a campsite, however, camping equipment is not included.

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting Boyd at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the World’s first Jackson Kayak super school. For $330 CAD, you can rent a Jackson Kayak (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V), paddle (Werner Rio), helmet (Sweet Wanderer) , sprayskirt (LevelSix King), and PFD (NRS Ion) for the duration of your program.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

  • 2024 Dates TBD

    Dates TBD

    $2,199

Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass

*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – June 23rd, 2024 and After Labor Day Weekend.

OKS #1 CLUB

Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off!
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Heidi Walsh Signature Week OKS Ottawa River

Heidi Walsh Signature Week

Advanced

  • Heidi Walsh Signature Week
  • Heidi Walsh Signature Week
  • Heidi Walsh Signature Week

My goal for this week is to use the skills I’ve learned from all over the world combined my experience from working with Keeners to help you achieve your kayaking ambitions! 

  • Ages 18+
  • Class I-IV RAPIDS
  • Medium Intensity
  • 6 Nights Camping
  • Includes 18 Meals
  • 90 LBS Minimum

A leader in the world of whitewater, multi-time team Great Britain Freestyle team member, Dagger Kayaks team rider, Ottawa Kayak School, and Keener Program instructor, Heidi is a consummate professional on and off the water.

One of Heidi’s best attributes as an instructor is her ability to take the highest-end skills and break them down to their most basic form, relating them to back to fundamental skills.

A note from Heidi:

“Join me on one of my favourite places in the world to paddle, the Ottawa River. It is one of the best rivers in the world to improve your all round skills. It’s friendly, big volume and of course, has world-class waves for you to train freestyle. What most people don’t realize is that the Ottawa does more than just create world-class wave boaters. It is also the perfect training ground to develop your river running skills, practice safety skills recreate situations that may occur on the river, and solve problems in safe places.
 
My goal for this week is to use the skills I’ve learned from all over the world and my experience from working with Keeners to help you achieve your kayaking ambitions. I would love to come away from this program with a group of strong, well-rounded kayakers who work hard without compromising having as much fun as possible.”
 
Heidi Walsh
 
To take full advantage of this course, you will need a reliable whitewater roll to start. 
 
Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!
 

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with Heidi, she will begin her program with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Heidi has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Heidi will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, Heidi will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of Heidi’s lesson plan.
  • Your arrival back to Park Village
    It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Heidi will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 6 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, Heidi will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

 

6 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Heidi always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Heidi is an industry-leading instructor, and possesses a friendly personality and positive attitude.

18 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting dinner on your arrival evening and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

6 NIGHTS OF CAMPING INCLUDED
All Ottawa Kayak School programs include a campsite, however, camping equipment is not included.

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting Heidi at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the World’s first Jackson Kayak super school. For $330 CAD, you can rent a Jackson Kayak (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V), paddle (Werner Rio), helmet (Sweet Wanderer) , sprayskirt (LevelSix King), and PFD (NRS Ion) for the duration of your program.

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

  • August 4th - 10th

    New for 2024!

    $2,199

Note: Prices are subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person Park Pass

*Holiday Rate,  **Spring & September Discount – Opening Weekend – June 23rd, 2024 and After Labor Day Weekend.

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  • Adult Keener Program
  • Adult Keener Program
  • Adult Keener Program

Designed for adult intermediate/advanced paddlers, this program follows the same fast-tracked progression used in our world-famous Keener Program. 

  • Ages 18+
  • Class I-IV RAPIDS
  • High Intensity
  • 5 Nights Shared Cabin
  • Includes 14 Meals
  • Minimum Weight 90LBS

With 2 choices in arrival, you have the flexibility to join us for 1 week or 2 weeks of exploring the best whitewater the region has to offer.

Enjoy the Ottawa River, travel to the Lachine Rapids in Montreal, and paddle the Gatineau, Petawawa, Rouge, and many more based on what’s flowing. (Note: Lachine trip included in the 2-week program.)

Water temperatures in mid-June are perfect and historically still lots of water coming through all the region’s watersheds.  This makes for a perfect big water adventure in the Ottawa Valley.

Come visit Ottawa Kayak School and treat yourself have a paddling vacation like no other, on some of the world’s most renowned whitewater.

Taught by the world’s best on the world’s best play river. You’ll have a great experience while improving your skills! 

The Ottawa is the finest playboating river in the world and we know it best. That’s why OKS was chosen to host the 2006 World Cup of Kayaking, and the 2007 and 2015 Freestyle World Championships. 

If the International Canoe Federation (Olympic governing body of paddlesports) has faith in us, you can too.

Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 7PM briefing followed directly by a meet and greet.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with us, our coaches begin all of our intermediate and advanced programs with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

  • Gearing Up
    Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
  • Safety Briefing
    Ottawa Kayak Instructors have your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, your instructor will explain the safety procedures for the day.
  • Let’s Kayak!
    Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, your instructor will help you achieve your goals!
  • Lunch
    Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
  • More Kayaking!
    Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of your instructor’s lesson plan.
  • 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.

DAYS 2 – 5 | KEENER THEME DAYS
Following the same themes as our world-famous youth development programs, Keeners, our Keener Coaches help you progress through competition.

MONTREAL WEEKEND
Included in the two week Adult Keener Program or can be an add on for the one week program: Head to Montreal to the Lachine Rapids for more fun in the sun!

REMAINING DAYS | KEENER THEME DAYS
Upon your return from Montreal, the second week of the Adult Keener can be booked as a single week as well but the second week will follows the same basic itinerary as week one, however, river levels determine which sections and rivers our instructors will use. 

5-14 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Our professional Instructors always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Ottawa Kayak School instructors are known for their industry-leading skills, as well as their friendly personalities and positive attitudes.

14-34 MEALS INCLUDED
Monday breakfast through Friday lunch for the single week program or Monday breakfast through the following Friday’s Lunch are  included with the two week program.

5-14 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
As premium experience, the Adult Keeners program features shared bunkhouses as opposed to a campsite like our traditional programs. 

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting your OKS instuctor at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Ottawa Kayak School is proud to be the World’s first Jackson Kayak super school. For $330 CAD per week, you can rent a Jackson Kayak (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V), paddle (Werner Rio), helmet (Sweet Wanderer) , sprayskirt (LevelSix King), and PFD (NRS Ion).

ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
Receive a 40% discount on all accommodation upgrades by booking a multi-day whitewater kayak program.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]

  • Two Week

    Arrival June 9th Depart June 21st, 2024

    $2695
  • 5 Day Program

    June 9th – June 14th or June 16th – June 21st, 2024

    $1749
  • Montreal Weekend

    June 14-15th

    $750

*Price is subject to 13% HST & $15/day/person

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Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off!
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Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off!

Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

E-mail [email protected]