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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
Green River Day and Summer Social
Our annual Summer Social is back! Enjoy day on the Green River followed by the social event of the year at the beautiful Twin Lakes land trust!
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.
FK105: Intro to Whitewater
In his clinic, you will practice water-reading, hazard identification, feature identification, proper paddle strokes, eddies, ferries, rolling (if desired), and surfing.
FK106: Core Capstone
In the final clinic of the Foundations Core program, we will review all the content we have covered in the program and refine the skills we have learned.
Foundations Core Graduation Trip
This is the graduation trip for those who have completed the Foundation Core program. We encourage all FPC members with a class II+ skill level, to attend this trip to celebrate the accomplishments of the Foundations Core students.
Common Sense Rescue Course with H2O Dreams
The H20 Dreams Common Sense Rescue class will put you through the paces of not only fundamental rescue and safety skills, but how to prevent these scenarios from popping up while on the river.
East Tennessee Pilgrimage
Foothills Paddling Club travels outside the Carolinas for one weekend a year, and we call it our annual Pilgrimage.
FK201: Intermediate Fundamentals
Formally known as “Step Up to Class III,“ This skills-focused clinic is designed to help you learn how to work a river to confidently progress into intermediate venues.
Nantahala Day @ GAF
We will be holding a river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s Guest Appreciation Fest.
Chattooga Fest 2024
Foothills Paddling Club’s largest paddling event of the year! The first weekend in May, our members from South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia all come together at the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River for a time of paddling and camaraderie.
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.
Nantahala Day
We will be having our first official river day on the Nantahala during NOC’s spring fling weekend.
FK201: Intermediate Fundamentals
Formally known as “Step Up to Class III,“ This skills-focused clinic is designed to help you learn how to work a river to confidently progress into intermediate venues.
Tallulah Release Volunteering
Volunteers Needed
Part of how we give back to the community every year is by providing volunteers for the Fall Tallulah River release.
Wilderness First Aid Training
Learn how to handle outdoor emergency situations in Wilderness First Aid certification course.
Foundation of Kayaking 101: Gear and Logistics
This clinic is taught 100% on dry land. It is a 4 hour clinic focused on all of the ins and outs of essential whitewater kayaking gear and logistics.
Q1 Club Meeting
Please join us for the first club meeting of the year! Due to limited capacity, an RSVP is required to attend the meeting.
YMCA Intro to Kayaking
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. FPC is partnering with the Cane Halter YMCA to introduce YMCA members to kayaking.
New Years Day Paddle
Start the new year by joining us on a casual float down the beautiful “Biltmore” section of the French Broad! This is a great opportunity to meet new FPC members and catch up with old friends after a busy holiday season.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Tallulah Release Volunteering
Volunteers Needed
Part of how we give back to the community every year is by providing volunteers for the Fall Tallulah River release.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Low Country Boil
Gather with others to paddle the beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp in the Midlands of South Carolina, followed by a low country boil.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Capers Island Coastal Trip
FPCers are heading to Capers Island off the coast of Charleston for a weekend voyage.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
North Saluda River Clean Up
Foothills Paddling Club and Save Our Saluda are teaming up to host a river cleanup on the North Saluda River in northern Greenville County in South Carolina.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.
Assisted Roll Session
This is our Assisted Roll Session for those wanting to learn how to roll for the first time, refining a roll, and learning a different type of roll.
Open Roll Session
This is our Open Roll Session for those wanting to learn or refine more advanced playboating rolls and moves.