Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Leader: Sandra Newbury
NorthwoodsOutdoorCenter@gmail.com
608-335-2122
Location: DuPage River, Shorewood, IL
Category: Instruction
Details: In this class, ACA‐certified instructors will teach you basic moving water skills that every river kayaker should know. Students will build on the skills learned in the Intro to Kayak class, and will learn river skills such as upstream ferries, downstream ferries, eddy turns and peel outs. Students will also receive instruction on reading the river and recognizing hazards and foot entrapment.
Paddlers must register/sign‐up as only registered paddlers will receive details and updates.
Bring: Participants will need to bring their own boat, paddle, PFD, snacks, water, lunch and all personal items.
Instructor will contact participants prior to the event with special instructions or equipment needs. Please contact the instructor if you have any questions.
Cost: $30 PSC members, $50 non‐members, plus $10 non‐ACA event member fee.
ACA event membership is required for participation. You will be asked to purchase a $10 one‐day event membership or supply your ACA member number at class location.
Refunds: The class fee is non‐refundable if the student cancels the registration for any reason. The fee is fully‐refundable if the class is cancelled by the instructor or PSC.
Instructor Contact Information:
Name: Sandra Newbury
Email: NorthwoodsOutdoorCenter@gmail.com
Phone#: 608-335-2122