Huck Southeast
May 13th, 2009
After a bunch of planning, we have worked out an awesome premier kayak program this summer for teens in the Southeast. Huck Southeast is new 8-day opportunity, open to a small number of boys ages 13 to 17 who want to paddle some of the best whitewater in the southeast while focusing on safety, leadership, and skill improvement.
WHAT IS HUCK?
It is a high adventure week of premier kayaking in the Southeast. The week will include playboating, creekboating and running waterfalls. It is the first program of it’s kind to feature such a large amount of paddling in one week, kayaking in the Southeast with guest appearances from professionals.
IS THERE RISK INVOLVED?
Kayaking does have an obvious degree of risk however we conduct dynamic risk assessments to attempt to minimize the risk. With a staff ratio of 3:1, this program features one of the best staff to participant ratios. All staff are experienced whitewater instructors and hold first aid certificates.
WHAT RIVERS?
This is totally dependant on weather conditions, rainfall and river release dates, therefore cannot predict exactly which rivers we will be tackling. It is also a closely guarded secret so that participants get prepared for the unexpected. Every evening participants will be told what kind of paddling to expect e.g. playboating, river running, and waterfalls in order to pack. However, the actual river itself will remain a secret until arrival.
Pre-requisities: Applicants must be able to roll a kayak, and be comfortable in class 3 whitewater. Applicants must also have a good attitude and behavior and be interested in learning leadership skills.
Check out this link for more info