Instruction & Training
Open Pool Kayak Practice Session 5
Webster University Pool 175 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO, United StatesMWA & Team River Runner, St. Louis Chapter (TRR StL) have launched a collaboration with Webster University Center’s pool! Starting 12/21/24, Saturday 1-2:30 pm. This is open to the first 15 people registered each week. Register here Veterans: Sessions are free and TRR can provide a boat & gear. Civilians: Sessions are $10 each, you bring your […]
Youth Whitewater Kayaking Class
Lindbergh High School Pool 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesWhitewater Kayaks are wild! Come discover this fun and exciting sport! Enjoy games to start building your skills and strength to help start kayaking. Learn basic paddle strokes, boat balance, boat entry/exit, and intro to river running skills/communication. Boats and paddles are included. No additional equipment needed. This course is taught by instructors with Missouri Whitewater Association. You […]
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking (Ages 15+)
Lindbergh High School Pool 5000 Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United StatesWhitewater Kayaks are wild! Come discover this fun and exciting sport! Enjoy games to start building your skills and strength to help start kayaking. Learn basic paddle strokes, boat balance, boat entry/exit, and intro to river running skills/communication. Boats and paddles are included. No additional equipment needed. This course is taught by instructors with Missouri Whitewater Association. You […]
Wednesday night Weekly Moving Water Training, spring 2025
Meramac River at 141 - Arnold Grove Trailhead 38.547659, -90.495046, Valley Park, MO, United StatesMoving Water Training and Practice sessions. Wednesday evenings (rain or shine), 6:00 to 7:30 pm, April 2 through July 31, 2025 (no session 7/2nd). These sessions are held on the Meramec River at Hwy 141 in Valley Park, MO. Meeting location is Arnold Grove Trailhead. At 6:00 we will hit the water and paddle until […]
MWA Kayak Instructor Certification, blended ACA L3 & L4 course
Cinco De Mayo Campground 1042 Hwy H, Farmington, MO, United StatesWed am – Sunday pm. Registration through Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators (OSRA) and taught by Tom Burroughs. Most all ACA L-3/4 Kayak Instructor registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/OSREIntrepid/?? TRR veteran / service member ACA L-3/4 Kayak Instructor registration - https://www.cognitoforms.com/OSREIntrepid/?? This five-day (40-hour min) course prepares participants to teach and model the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue […]
MWA Whitewater Clinic 2025
Silver Mines Campground Highway D, Ironton, MO, United StatesSee details here: Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Clinic – Missouri Whitewater Association Registration opens 2/1/25.
Arkansas Canoe Club’s annual School of Whitewater Paddling
The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground 35.657634, -93.829103, Ozark, AR, United StatesExcellent paddling instruction at many levels. Classes are divided into Whitewater Kayak, Solo Whitewater Canoe, Tandem Whitewater Canoe, Swiftwater Rescue, and Standup Paddleboard. This annual event is always the weekend that […]