Education

FPC offers Foundations of Kayaking, Swiftwater Rescue, Foundations of Kayaking, Step Up Clinics, and individual beginner, intermediate and advanced level clinics as well as youth-specific clinics. There are plenty of opportunities for you get instruction from certified ACA instructors as a member of Foothills Padling Club.

 Foundations of Whitewater Kayaking

A slow and steady approach from dry land to Class II whitewater

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A Foundations Core Testimonial
A Foundations Core Testimonial

I recently asked a newer Foothills Paddling Club member, Lesslie Crossley about her experience in the Foundations Core program last year and here is what she had to say.

Indoor Roll Sessions for 2024!
Indoor Roll Sessions for 2024!

The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, is again allowing us use of their facilities to host roll practices and clinics throughout 2024.

Foundations Alumni on their time as students
Foundations Alumni on their time as students

For the 3rd year in a row, we will host a series of educational clinics known as Foundations of Whitewater Kayaking. Two of our graduates, from FK class of 2022, have decided to share their experiences with the world!

Indoor Roll Sessions for 2023!
Indoor Roll Sessions for 2023!

The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, has decided to allow the use of their indoor pool for FPC to host roll practices and clinics beginning in January 2021.

Upcoming Clinics

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FK102: Essential Maneuvers
Apr 27
FK102: Essential Maneuvers

The focus of this clinic will be to ensure that you can perform the following essential maneuvers: entering and exiting your boat, wet exit, self-rescue, forward stroke, back stroke, sweep stroke.

FK103: Moving Water
May 18
FK103: Moving Water

This clinic is taught on flat moving water (class 1 river). The focus will be to work on dialing in the essential maneuvers

FK104: The Roll
Jun 1
FK104: The Roll

You will learn about the biomechanics/physics of a C to C roll.

River Kayak Hand Paddling Clinic
Jun 8
River Kayak Hand Paddling Clinic

This clinic is a part of our Green River Day and Summer Social! Come spend a day on the river learning how to navigate class 2 whitewater effectively with hand-paddles.