LIQUID ADVENTURES KAYAK SCHOOL: intermediate river classes on the Potomac River

The Washington, DC area is the epicenter of outstanding white water recreation. Below Great Falls, the Potomac offers a stretch of class II-III rapids that is enjoyed daily by a passionate white water community. The whole river rushes through the 50-foot-wide Mather Gorge filled with waves and boils.

You can experience this turbulent piece of Nature with a few basic skills and little expert instruction. You will learn boat control, read the river, scout a rapid, and choose your line.

You can also develop basic playboating skills which greatly help you to feel at home in white water.

The intermediate classes will bring your paddling to a whole new level and prepare you for river trips such as the Lower Yough or Cheat Rivers!

if you can't commit to the PLP - the separate elements of the PLP are available in smaller packages. Check out the list of all Intermediate classes in the text box above. Use the calendar link in the top bar to see dates when the classes are offered.

how to register - select a class and date from the calendar that you would like to take. Click on 'registration' in the top bar above. Establish an account and enter the SMART system with your name and password. Click 'Register for a class.' Confirm your personal information including 'medical condition.' Select your class and date from the list and click on it. Click again to confirm your selection.

how to pay - after registering, you will be presented with the option of using Paypal, or calling our office with your credit card number. The registration process will be complete when you have made your payment.

final details - you will receive an email confirmation with any pertinent information.

free kayaking tuesdays - open to laks students who have taken a package of at least three lessons of any sort - to come out paddling at Lock 6 on Tuesday evenings. This is your practice opportunity. We supply the boats. You can get an evening of practice and hang our with paddling friends.

Upon completing the PLP or an equivalent series of classes, you’ll be ready to enter our advanced program.


intermediate classes

intermediate progressive learning package (PLP) level 1 - chutes workout level 2 - slalom stroke workout level 3 - intermediate river classes dickerson workouts	Intermediate kayaking package intro to playboating winter pool rolling lower yough trip swift water rescue course	beginner (ALL) progressive learning package (PLP) level 1 - foundations level 2 - maneuvers level 3 - river running level 4 - essentials of rescue rolling on the river intro to river kayaking package plp guarantee free kayaking tuesday winter pool rolling trips for beginners rec. boat tour of the Potomac advanced(ALL) adv. slalom stroke workout dickerson workouts cheat race training upper yough training professional(ALL) ACA kayak instructor certification course ACA advanced swiftwater rescue course private/group/ corporate (ALL) private lessons group lessons, parties, and corporate outings


The Washington, DC area is the epicenter of outstanding white water recreation. Below Great Falls, the Potomac offers a stretch of class II-III rapids that is enjoyed daily by a passionate white water community. The whole river rushes through the 50-foot-wide Mather Gorge filled with waves and boils. You can experience this turbulent piece of Nature with a few basic skills and little expert instruction. You will learn boat control, read the river, scout a rapid, and choose your line. You can also develop basic playboating skills which greatly help you to feel at home in white water. The intermediate classes will bring your paddling to a whole new level and prepare you for river trips such as the Lower Yough or Cheat Rivers! if you can't commit to the PLP - the separate elements of the PLP are available in smaller packages. Check out the list of all Intermediate classes in the text box above. Use the calendar link in the top bar to see dates when the classes are offered. how to register - select a class and date from the calendar that you would like to take. Click on 'registration' in the top bar above. Establish an account and enter the SMART system with your name and password. Click 'Register for a class.' Confirm your personal information including 'medical condition.' Select your class and date from the list and click on it. Click again to confirm your selection. how to pay - after registering, you will be presented with the option of using Paypal, or calling our office with your credit card number. The registration process will be complete when you have made your payment. final details - you will receive an email confirmation with any pertinent information. free kayaking tuesdays - open to laks students who have taken a package of at least three lessons of any sort - to come out paddling at Lock 6 on Tuesday evenings. This is your practice opportunity. We supply the boats. You can get an evening of practice and hang our with paddling friends. Upon completing the PLP or an equivalent series of classes, you’ll be ready to enter our advanced program. back to top