Paddle with World Champion Freestyle Kayakers

NOR'EASTER 2026 is coming up!

New for 2026, we are expanding programming to Sunday with more opportunity to paddle with the pros. If you are looking for personalized coaching from multiple time world and national champions, this is your chance!

SUNDAY 4/19 Premium Clinics:

Women’s Freestyle Clinic with Emily Jackson (Book Here)

• Sunday 11:00am-1:30pm
• 1 to 5 Coach to Student ratio guaranteed
• Cost $150 per person
  • Join Emily Jackson, multiple time World and National Champion Freestyle kayaker, for one-on-one instruction at the Mill City Whitewater Park. In the spirit of empowering female paddlers, this is a Women’s only Clinic. Equal time will be spent on river play skills, like stern squirts, as well as at each of the three play features. The class caps at five participants, so you will receive plenty of personal instruction from Emily. Participants should have class III skills and be able to navigate this level of whitewater. Essential skills needed are the ability to wet exit and an understanding of how to be rescued in moving water in the event of a swim. You will need your own essential gear like spray skirt, helmet and PFD, float bags and clothing for immersion are required. Check in with Outdoor New England if you need gear. You must sign up in advance for this session as we will cap at five participants. 

Freestyle Kayak Clinic with Nick Troutman (Book Here)

• Sunday 11:00am-1:30pm
• 1 to 5 Coach to Student ratio guaranteed
• Cost $150 per person
  • Join our friend, Nick Troutman, multiple time World and National Champion Freestyle kayaker, for one-on-one instruction at the Mill City Whitewater Park. This clinic will be opened to anyone who wants to join Nick. Equal time will be spent on river play skills, like stern squirts, as well as at each of the three play features. The class caps at five participants, so you will receive plenty of personal instruction from Nick. Participants should have class III skills and be able to navigate this level of whitewater. Essential skills needed are the ability to wet exit and an understanding of how to be rescued in moving water in the event of a swim. You will need your own essential gear like spray skirt, helmet and PFD, float bags and clothing for immersion are required. Check in with Outdoor New England if you need gear. You must sign up in advance for this session as we will cap at five participants. 

Come check out a weekend filled with paddling, learning, and making friends!