Oct. 2-4: Whitewater SUP Clinic

Explore rivers from a totally new and addictive perspective with the top River SUP instruction program on the East Coast!
Stand up paddleboarders on the Nolichucky River

Explore rivers from a totally new and addictive perspective with the top River SUP instruction program on the East Coast! While some prior SUP or whitewater experience is recommended this weekend clinic is designed to support enthusiastic paddlers of all skill levels – including complete beginners. Participants will learn and practice all of the fundamentals to confidently navigate easy whitewater up to class 2 – and possibly beyond.

Course Outline

The weekend begins at USA Raft Adventure Resort’s retreat center Friday with a late afternoon paddle where your instructors will have an opportunity to evaluate your baseline skills and identify goals for your time here. Saturday morning we spend some time warming up and going over the basics – equipment, trip planning, safety, logistics, etc. – followed by a short warm-up session on the water. Saturday afternoon we’ll paddle one of the many nearby easy rivers – class 1 and maybe easy class 2. Sunday we’ll spend a little one-on-one time focusing on your objectives and the exercises you can take home to practice. We’ll wrap the weekend with a final 2 to 3 hour trip that will test and hone your developing skills.

Cost

$225 per person

Includes

  • Professional instructors at a ratio of up to 1:5
  • Transportation and shuttle from USA Raft Adventure Resort to all paddling destinations

Complete equipment packages are available for rent and include the following:

  • Inflatable paddleboard suitable for the river environment
  • Paddle

10% off lodging here at USA Raft Adventure Resort.

We are not handling food this year due to Covid. Please pack lunch and snacks for these trips. If you are lodging with us, there is a community kitchen on site to cook.

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USA Raft Adventure Resort will be closed for rebuilding for most of 2026. The property is closed to the public at this time except by appointment. 

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USA Raft Post-Helene damage

Upcoming Volunteer Days

An excellent way to visit the property while rebuilding construction is ongoing. If you have skills in the trades please call if the dates don’t work for you.
April 11 & 18, 2026 starting each of those days at 9:00am with a cookout at 5:30pm
Register by calling 800-USA-RAFT [800-872-7238]