August 5th - 11th, 2023
We’re so excited to announce the Kalob Grady signature week for Summer 2023!
A former Ottawa Kayak School and Keener Program instructor, Kalob is a consummate professional on and off the water. Kalob’s knowledge and prowess as a whitewater kayaker can be illustrated through his personal accomplishments: 2022 Canadian Freestyle National Champion, 2022 Canadian Freestyle Team member, Canadian Freestyle Coach, and Director of World Class Academy’s Kayak Program to name a few. Kalob’s best attribute as an instructor is his ability to take the highest-end skills and break them down to their most basic form, relating them back to fundamental skills.
A note from Kalob: Come join me on my home river, the Ottawa for a week-long whitewater instructional at the Ottawa Kayak School.
August on the Ottawa River is special. Warm air and water temperatures combined with the deep, drop pool nature of the Ottawa River make for the perfect environment for training.
To take full advantage of this course, you will need a reliable whitewater roll to start.
The whitewater section of the Ottawa River separates into channels sharing the same put-in and take-out. This creates a unique opportunity to change up the challenges and paddling options which are seemingly endless.
This course is designed to take your paddling to the next level. As we work throughout the week goal #1 will be to master the fundamentals. Mastering the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking has a direct impact on one’s ability to learn and perform at the top end of our sport.
- 6 Days
- 6 Nights
- Campsite 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 Kalob [ 00:00 ]
It's time to meet Kalob Grady. At this time Kalob 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
Kalob has your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, Kalob 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
Kalob Grady's signature week is designed as a weekly progression. As such, each day of world class instruction will build upon each other.
