Dan Crandall (of “The Kayak Roll” video) has been teaching rolling for 23 years, and has a unique ability to get you started easily on the right path or bring your shaky old roll around to a thing of grace and ease. Each individual’s personal mental focus points are by far the most important elements in developing a roll that will work for them whenever and wherever. We can help you find what works for you, your “best” or “purest” roll. If you have never experienced your “pure” roll—one that is so effortless that you’d swear someone else rolled you up, then you need to get with someone who can help you find that sweet spot.

The River Store pool provides the best environment for mastering this counter intuitive maneuver. Imagine a roll that you have complete confidence in and your paddling friends are envious of. With the right guidance it’s easier than you think! If you’re learning a new roll (offside, hand, back deck) or your roll only works part of the time, we can work with you to get it up to speed. 3:1 student/instructor ratio MAX

Regular sessions most Saturday evenings and custom sessions can be set up any day of the week except Monday with enough notice and coordinating schedules.

Client Comments:

Dan -
I just wanted to let you know that I was paddling the Salmon last week, and I hit several combat rolls – thanks to your magnificent instruction!!  Now working on my left-side roll.
Hope to see you soon, hugs, Lochlann

Dan,
I have been reviewing the videos of my roll class and I must say you did an
excellent job instructing me. Thank you.
Jon

We’ll begin our adventure at Lee’s Ferry.  Not far downstream the rumble of Badger Rapid gets our hearts pumping.  Badger is the first of many fabulous Grand Canyon’s rapids.  The rush of challenging and successfully navigating exploding, intimidating rapids like Granite, Hance, Crystal and Lava offers a thrill like no other.  World class waves offer unparalleled opportunity for hours of sweet surfing and ear to ear grins.

On our fourteen day journey we’ll surrender repeatedly to the siren song of Grand Canyon’s many side canyons.  Each one has a unique character.  Among the multitude of attractions are North Canyon’s red rock amphitheatres, the chalky blue waters of the Little Colorado and Havasu, the inviting plunge pool of Elves Chasm and the twisting labyrinth of  Matkatamiba.  Hike up Thunder River to see it spout from a sheer rock face.  Climb out of the canyon for the first time in days as we trek towards the Throne Room and cool, petroglyph studded patios just above plunging Deer Creek Falls.

Desert wildlife go about accompanied by the liquid trill of the Canyon Wren.  From towering boulders Big Horn Sheep place wagers on which paddlers will run a good line through pounding Deubendorff Rapid.  Mule Deer graze quietly among the tamarisk as twilight sets the stage for erratic bat ballets. Evening camp visitors may include mischievous ringtail cats, spotted skunks, ravens and kangaroo rats.

Arizona Raft Adventures (AZRA) will provide motorized raft support for this trip.  Motor rigs are the perfect support vehicles for kayak trip. The ability to cover more river miles adds convenience and flexibility to our days on the water. Azra’s raft guides are highly-skilled and multi-talented. They’ll enthrall you with discourses on geology, Canyon flora and fauna, Major Powell’s expedition and more while navigating the river or cooking a gourmet meal. You couldn’t ask for more accomplished people.

Of course Current Adventures’ guides Dan Crandall & Lynn Myers are equally competent.  Lynn has been a professional Grand Canyon raft guide for 26 years. He’s also an accomplished kayaker with 38 years experience. See the results of another of Lynn’s passions at Lynn Myers Photography. Dan Crandall owns Current Adventures Kayak School, The River Store and The River Store Shuttle.  He’s two time National Surf Kayak Champion and a 2005 World Surf Kayak Champion. Lynn and Dan will help build camaraderie and memories that will last a lifetime.

As our trip comes to a close we’ll take out at Diamond Creek and reluctantly head back to Flagstaff and home. We’ve yet to meet the paddler who hasn’t wanted to go right back to Lee’s Ferry and start the journey all over again.

Dates for 2012: September 1-14, 2012 (14 days & 13 nights!) Kayak & raft options available
Cost: $3650
Prerequisites: Rafters- none,  Kayakers- Class III skills and a solid river roll

Participants will be divided by craft and experience levels. Valuable skills for beginners to experts will be addressed for all types of watercraft. During the clinic we will proceed downstream to River Bend Park, covering the entire Great Race paddling course.

Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012.
Time: Registration will begin at 8:30am near the “Great Race”  watercraft starting area (south side of the lower Sunrise footbridge, downstream of Sunrise Avenue) and the clinic will begin at 9:30am, and last till approximately 12:00 noon.
Cost: $20/person – payable on site day of the event:  a portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Participants must provide their own equipment, or arrange rentals prior to the clinic day.  For kayak and gear rental contact Current Adventures at (530) 333-9115 or (888) 452-9254. Helmets and life jackets are required. Bike helmets are acceptable.

Be sure to check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

For training on other Ironman elements of the race contact our partner Total Intensity Sports.

Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012.
Time: Registration will be handled on-site, beginning at 8:30am, at the south side of the lower sunrise footbridge, downstream of Sunrise Ave.. The race will begin at 9:30am, and runs from the Sunrise footbridge to Goethe Park, covering the entire watercraft portion of The Great Race course. There will be snacks, awards and great prizes for all paddlers after the race.
Cost: $20/person, payable on site the day of the race

Helmets and life jackets are required. Racers must provide their own equipment, or arrange for kayak rentals prior to race day through Current Adventures. All boats must be unsinkable. Paddlers must arrange their own shuttles, although some provision may be available from other participants and Current Adventures on race day. A portion of the proceeds from this event go to benefit the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Eppie’s Great Race
Date: Saturday, July 23, 2011
Be sure to check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

For training on other Ironman elements of the race contact our partner Total Intensity Sports.

Conquer Eppie’s Great Race July 21, 2012 with Current Adventures… the only company that offers race day equipment delivery and pick-up! Be sure to book early.  All of our kayaks were rented before the end of May in 2011!

Current Adventures offers race day kayak rentals and multiple training classes for the paddling portion of The Great Race. Are you new to paddling? Are you a veteran competitor? No matter your skill set or experience level our expert instructors have valuable information for you.  Get the latest tips and tricks for boat control and stroke technique as well as race strategy and preparation. Discover the fastest and safest routes on the water. Our instructors (most of whom have won many Eppie’s races themselves) will give you the tools to have more fun and shave minutes off your on-water time.

*** Important Update*** ALL MULTI-DAY  training packages have SOLD OUT!!!

(Unless you are willing to rent/use a Sit On Top Kayak)

At this point we are only able to schedule individual training sessions for our sit inside boats. Sorry for this, Eppie’s race keeps getting bigger every year!

Click HERE for available training dates $40/session if you have your own boat and gear $80/session if we will provide and transport the boat and gear for you.

We still have Race Day Rentals for $99 (including delivery and pick up) and can provide rentals for the Pre-Race Clinic July 14^th for $40 and the Pre-Race July 15^th for $40 as well; both put on by River City Paddlers, with registration taking place the morning of. The cost will be $20/event. For more info on the Pre-Race Clinic click here and for the Pre-Race click here.  There is also the option of arranging Private Instruction. Scheduling would be based on instructor availability, you would need to contact me with dates and times that work for you. For one person a four hour session on the race course would cost $190. If you can find a friend to join you, the cost would be reduced to $120/ea and for three it’s just $100/ea please respond to info@currentadventures.com

Flat Water Kayak Training Dates: These sessions take place on Lake Natoma for those people who have never paddled a kayak or want to get a better foundation of fundamental paddling and boat handling skills before heading to the river sessions.
Wednesday, June 13th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday,  June 26th, 6:00pm-8:30pm

Half  Course Kayak Training Dates: These dates include intensive work at San Juan Rapid. These sessions also provide for more instruction on paddling technique and If you’ve had trouble with San Juan Rapid in the past, or are new to paddling we suggest you select at least a couple of these 1st half of the course dates.
Thursday, June 28th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Monday, July 2nd, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Friday, July 6th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 10th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Thursday, July 12th, 6:00pm-8:30pm

Full Course Training Dates: We suggest all participants select at least one Full River Course training date.
Monday, July 16th, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 18th, 6:00pm-8:30pm

Time: 6:00pm meeting time for all training dates, reservations required

For information on the race itself, check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

For training on other Ironman elements of the race contact our partner Total Intensity Sports.

Directions for all subsequent Training Sessions:
Take Hwy 50 to Sunrise Blvd – travel north
Turn right onto South Bridge Street (just before crossing the river)
Follow South Bridge to the county park entrance
NOTE: There will be a parking fee at the kiosk
Enter the park, and turn left at the stop sign after the kiosk
Travel under Sunrise Blvd bridge to the parking lot near the footbridge

Directions for Kayak and Gear pick up on Race Day Saturday, July 21st, 2012:
Take Hwy 50 to Sunrise Blvd – travel north
Cross over the American River
Turn left at Fair Oaks
Make an immediate left on Pennsylvania
Follow Pennsylvannia down to the river

For information on the race itself, check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

For training on other Ironman elements of the race contact our partner Total Intensity Sports.

For information on the race itself, check out the Eppie’s Great Race website.

For training on other Ironman elements of the race contact our partner Total Intensity Sports.

Pre-Registration Form

When: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Times: Registration 8:30am-9:15am, Paddler’s meeting 9:30am, Race start 9:40am
Where: Racing starts at Sailor Bar access on the lower American River (just off of Hazel Ave, see directions below)
Who? All craft including outriggers, sea kayaks, canoes etc. are invited to race and make for a fun time down the river and afterwards. (<:
Mini Marathon (about 8 miles) finishes at the bridge at River Bend Park.
Long course (approx. 16 miles) finishes at Paradise Beach.
Cost: $20.00 on race day, includes lunch awards and raffle,e-mail us before Friday noon to “pre-register” and get pre-reg price ($15.00) on race day. We will provide some shuttle for boats and limited number of people from River Bend Bend to the finish line, Paradise Beach at Glen Hall Park, and from Paradise back up to the Sailor Bar start. Space is limited. We encourage setting shuttles in advance, but folks always come through to help with shuttles after the race as well. Water levels look good at this point, and we expect them to stay up and provide for a great race!

Directions to Paradise Beach at Glen Hall Park – Long race finish, awards & lunch
From Hwy 50 take the Howe Ave. exit
Stay right as you exit onto Howe Ave.
Turn left at Fair Oaks Blvd.
Get into the right lane and cross the bridge
Go straight ahead and turn right onto Carlson Drive
Stay on Carlson Dr. until it dead ends into Glen Hall Park/Paradise Beach

Registration Form
Please print, fill out and return this form to:
_____Current Adventures
_____POB 828, Lotus, CA 95651
_____Fax: 530.333.1291
_____For more information call: 530.333.9115 or 888-4-KAYAKING

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