Foundations Core
Start your river kayaking journey with core knowledge and skills
Foundations of River Kayaking Core Program, aka Foundations Core, is an in-depth series of clinics designed for people with little to no experience with kayaking. It is a slow and steady approach that goes from dry land to class 2+ whitewater over the course of 4 months, learning about gear, logistics, Essential Maneuvers, Navigating in Moving Water, Rolling, and basic of whitewater features. At the end of the program, members from the club come together to celebrate the accomplishment of the Foundations Core students by paddling alongside them on a Graduation trip on the Nantahala River, so students not only learn skills, but also get plugged into a community in which they can thrive for years to come.
Don’t just take our word for it!
Hear from two of our Foundations Core Alumni about their experiences in the program
Foundations Core Clinics
Registration
The Cost for the Foundations Core Program is just $250. This covers instruction fees and insurance for all clinics. To Register, open the membership portal and find Foundations Core under the “Upcoming Events” section. Registration opens January 1st.
FPC does not furnish boats and gear for the Foundations Core program.
Fee is non-refundable
By registering for the Foundations Core Program, you are committing to attending all 6 clinics in the series, and you understand that if you miss a clinic, a make up will not be offered and you may not be allow to progress to the next clinic.
Not sure Foundations Core is right for you?
If you need some more information to determine if you are ready to make the investment, you can attend the first clinic, FK101: Gear and Logistics, completely free of charge. In this clinic, you will have a chance to meet the instructors and talk them about anything from where you are as a kayaker and how to obtain the boat gear necessary to complete the program.
Graduation Trip
July 21st, 2024.
Nantahala River
Members from all over the Foothills Paddling Club come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core Graduates.