Potomac River Outfitters
Join us on the river and learn a sport that will keep you energized for a lifetime. We have the smallest class sizes in the industry, this is by design.
Beware, learning to kayak can be potentially life changing, in the most incredible ways. Join our small custom classes and trips on the Potomac River and many surrounding rivers. Our small hand picked team of instructors will get to know you and your goals and help you create the best experience possible. Our approach is to design lessons and trips that maximize learning, not profit. Our small siz
14/08/2024
I get to brush off my throwing arm and flex my river rescue again some this Fall. Here are some good opportunities. Particularly the Sept session.
Ever get to the end of a swr traditional 2 day course and wonder what comes next? Did you love learning live bait but didn’t get to practice it enough or apply it in different scenarios . Hop on the water with Jordan (and me) Sept 14-15 to dive deeper to explore a wider range of techniques that we don’t normally get to train.
https://paddlesportinstitute.com/calendar-and-booking
02/08/2024
More medals ???
Action-packed and heart-thumping, Kayak Cross makes its Olympic debut in Paris Kayak Cross, formerly known as Extreme Slalom, is mayhem. Kayakers bombard down strong currents, knocking other athletes out of the way while swerving around padded buoys hanging from above.
08/05/2024
A rather great opportunity !!!
24/04/2024
It arrived !! The Astral Indus!
Check it out when I’m teaching here Potomac River Outfitters and for Calleva's River School. And later this summer at Sundance Kayak School!!
I’ll post some more useful information on the jacket once I’ve taught in it for a little bit.
It def has more foam around the sides. Is just as comfortable as a green jacket if not more. Has a short proper trim of the rescue belt and a cool pocket SWR guide written by my friend Justin Landmark Learning which is super cool to have !
This is a students roll from the pool session this past weekend . It didn’t start like this, but midway through our session it really began to click.
A good roll is 1. Effortless, 2. Repeatable, 3. Doesn’t hurt you, 4. Uses large muscle groups, 5. Finishes in balance and ready to paddle
If it’s missing some of that list, let’s work on it this season . Contact me here to set up a session or request me at Calleva's River School.
18/04/2024
Paddlers !! Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity ! Sofia is as charming as she is talented and has a wonderful presence on the river !!
Sofi Reinoso is back in town! She just qualified for the Paris Olympics and is teaching a couple of Slalom Clinics to fund her coaching and training this summer. All of the money will go to Sofi!! Registration at calleva.org/river-school-complete-calendar/
11/04/2024
More on the super awesome PFD! Astral
Astral Unveils High-Float Indus Line Of PFDs (Video) How does Astral evolve on the success of the long-running GreenJacket? By pouring over a decade of development into a freestyle-inspired high-float PFD
10/04/2024
https://youtu.be/gKTjwA_eryA?si=_q2HVAxkWzKi4dYi
Andrew tells you all about the new jacket !! Having worn one for a day last fall and even it being a size too small, this thing is truly a quiver killer !
I’m going for the blue one !
Astral Indus PFD Review by Andrew Holcombe | Buoyancy 22 lbs | Approval USCG Type V See Andrew's written review of the Indus at https://rapidtransitvideo.com/astral-indus-pfd-review-by-andrew-holcombe/📷 🎬 http://...
10/04/2024
Sick sick life jacket incoming !! It’s now available !! But don’t tell anyone til I get one first :) Astral
Astral Indus PFD - Unsponsored Astral have released de rails of the the new Indus PFD. It is a higher buoyancy update to the Greenjacket. You can certainly see the Greenjacket’s DNA. I have seen previous images of this PFD some while ago so it is great to see it being released. Whitewater athletes continue to progress the sport...
16/02/2024
One of the coolest guide, instructor, and human I’ve ever been privileged to work with!
https://paddlingmag.com/stories/people/out-in-front-with-dan-dixon/?ct=t%28ptw-2024-02-15%29&mc_cid=182afefd90&mc_eid=4948535a3c&fbclid=IwAR3fRjJFJ-JMb6lsSVF77o221OXVlVrc-PrmnVxjakZfjv3XJ53hJa1Og88_aem_AYzPh7-Upc24smFExmgeEMoqfWBAY_Vii3kQnwEf3Wd9u6t5pYN9V6QS9wLf7UGYoNk
Out In Front With Dan Dixon “I put the student out in front,” explains kayak instructor Dan Dixon. “They lead me down the river, and I let them get into anything I can get them out
01/09/2023
Virginia is always available for a boat unveiling !
07/11/2022
The Green Race made the news on NPR. It’s awesome they are finally letting the whitewater stories make it past the editors and on the air !
Extreme kayaking on North Carolina's Green Narrows draws thousands of spectators The only way to watch the Green Race kayak race in person is to hike down a two-mile steep ravine - a trek so strenuous that it parallels the vertical waterfalls the kayakers embark in.
03/11/2022
Had a chance to reunite with First Descents this summer on the Rogue as an instructor with Sundance Kayak School. As impactful and positive as I think it was for the participants, my cup was refilled as well for having had the opportunity to interact with some amazing people in a wonderful place .
Out Living Cancer We’ll meet you where you’re at. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. Our goal is to get you on a free program that works for you.
06/09/2022
Whitewater Kayaking with NPR
Whitewater kayaking might not be for the faint of heart, but rapids are my sanctuary It's a thrill to go from my Washington, D.C., office to an outdoor adventure. I can run the rapids or just paddle the Potomac River, while leaving the city behind.
12/06/2022
Kent Ford, one of the best and most influential instructors ever, has made most of his instructional library. Take advantage of this gift .
https://performancevideo.com/?fbclid=IwAR1OrDxFDIR8SQ5sN5En_0ubX0VQ3hfysQEMZB3yS-1JU2dpKVLTK0vlYrI&fs=e&s=cl
Search Results for “cl” – PerformanceVideo Posted on October 23, 2019 Class III is the Best! Originally posted 2006 Lets all redouble our efforts to sell the availability of great fun on the super safety of class II-III!My wife has to continuously point out to her family that I am not a waterfall crazed kayaker. Her mom just returned from a....
27/04/2022
Not well edited but here are some differences in rolling styles and some similarities .
Rolling Tips from Nateler Kayak rolling hints
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Our Story
Beware, learning to kayak can be potentially life changing, in the most incredible ways.
Join our small custom classes and trips on the Potomac River and many surrounding rivers. Our small hand picked team of instructors will get to know you and your goals and help you create the best experience possible. Our approach is to design lessons and trips that maximize learning, not profit. We have the smallest class sizes in the industry, this is by design. Our small sizes allow us to make on the spot adjustments in our lessons and be as nimble in our teaching techniques as you will become in your kayaks. Our focus is student learning centric, we steer away from a cookie-cutter, massed produced approach to paddling instruction. Although lesson experiences can be similar, no one is exactly the same, the end results usually are. That result being; well rounded, informed, empowered, and proficient paddlers.
Some of our course offerings are:
- Beginner - intermediate whitewater kayak lessons
- River Rescue Courses beginner through advanced
- Staff training for kayak schools, rafting companies, summer camps, retail stores, and County/City Recreation Programs, college outing clubs
- Kayak Vacations both domestically and abroad to destinations like our hometown of Asheville, NC, California, the Rogue River, and Patagonia
- Weekend kayak trips and overnight lessons just outside of DC
In addition to our focus of whitewater kayaking, we provide ACA certification courses, wilderness medicine, instruction in sea kayak and canoe. We provide instruction and training to various organizations, including, Outward Bound, NOLS, Georgetown University, City Kids Wilderness Project, City of Alexandria, and Team RiverRunner.
Let us know how we can help you create your ideal kayak adventure!
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