News from Kokopelli

STAND UP! Stand Up Paddle Board!

Stand Up Paddle Boarding has become one of the fastest growing sports these days. It's easy, it's fun, and no skill is required. The only thing you need to know is how to stand up! Take your board to the lake, quiet rivers, the ocean, and even into whitewater. Most people start out paddling on the lake and this may be the only thing they ever do on a SUP.

We've had many people come into the shop telling us about their day on the lake on the SUP. Many have said "it's a great workout". One woman said that she did some yoga poses on the board. Another person said that they just paddled out onto the lake and then laid down and took a nap.

Matt Dopp, co-owner of Kokopelli River Center and Tom Peil took the boards out to the Klamath River "Tree of Heaven" section. They were out to conquer the Class 2-2+ rapids. Both did a great job balancing on the boards in the smaller rapids but when it came to the bigger Class 2+ rapids, they were in for a swim! Both enjoyed every second of it and were sore the next day! Come check out the fastest growing sport in the paddling industry! Once you try it you'll be hooked!

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OREGON KAYAK INSTRUCTION

Welcome to Kokopelli River Center! We pride ourselves in offering the best in whitewater kayaking instruction and touring kayak lessons in Southern Oregon. We invite you to grasp that lifelong dream that you've had to learn to kayak. We're here to help you achieve your goals. Kokopelli River Center will teach you all the correct paddling skills that you need to know to safely get you down the river or across a pristine lake. Our whitewater paddle club and touring paddle club will help you progress in your paddling skills and also make new kayaking friends.

You're never too old to learn to kayak! This is your year!

• Whitewater kayaking instruction for beginners and experienced paddlers
• Recreational and Sea Kayaking classes
• Retail kayak and equipment sales
• No kayaking experience needed
• Certified professional ACA instructors
• All paddling gear provided
• We help take the fear out of kayaking
• Affordable way to get into kayaking

VISIT OUR PADDLE SPORTS STORE

We are proud to be Southern Oregon's only paddlesports specialty shop, carry whitewater kayaking gear, sea kayaks, rafting gear, and paddling apparel. We also rent kayaks and rafts from the shop where we let you "try before you buy". Kokopelli River Center is located in beautiful Ashland, Oregon at the base of the Siskiyou Mountains and is a short drive to Medford, Oregon and the California border. Kokopelli River Center is exactly that, a center for paddling adventures and learning. This is also the meeting place for all of our kayak lessons and river rafting trips.

Learn flat water paddling techniques and enjoy fishing and birdwatching from your kayak.

LEARN TO PADDLE A RECREATIONAL KAYAK, SEA KAYAK, OR SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK

Because not everyone is into the thrill of whitewater, we can teach you how to paddle a sea kayak, recreational touring kayak, or a sit-on-top kayak. Kayak touring is the fastest growing form of kayaking today! Learn to paddle on pristine high mountain lakes, calm moving water, access hidden coves, and lazy rivers. We teach two sea kayaking courses: Recreational Kayaking Skills which is geared to the recreational boater who is interested in paddling on lakes for birdwatching, fishing, or just relaxing. Touring Kayak Skills is for those interested in learning open water rescue and basic navigation skills. No experience is required for either of these courses.

I am "rolling in my kayak" thanks to the great instruction by Matt Dopp and supervised river time provided through the Kokopelli sponsored Kayak Paddle Club." Matt and Leslie have been excellent teachers and have assisted me in selecting the appropriate gear to keep me comfortable on my river outings in all conditions.
-Mark Spector, Ashland, Oregon

Learn to whitewater kayak on Southern Oregon and Northern California rivers.

WHITEWATER KAYAKING INSTRUCTION

A whitewater kayaking lesson with Kokopelli's kayak school is a challenging and rewarding experience. We teach whitewater kayaking lessons for beginner to advanced paddlers focusing on teaching the correct kayaking techniques the first time so bad habits don't develop. Learn to kayak in a two day River Kayaking Level 1 or a multi-day campout Whitewater Kayaking Immersion. Our highly-qualified American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructors help you get comfortable with kayaking basics and move forward safely to a lifetime of fun!

LEARN TO CANOE

Canoes may well be the most graceful of all river craft, but these boats aren't just pretty to look at: whitewater canoes can also make precision maneuvers and handle surprisingly strong rapids, thanks to high-tech materials, advanced designs and integrated safety features.
Learn to canoe from our expert canoe instructor, Bill Cross. He will teach you everything you need to know about how to paddle a canoe gracefully on a lake and how to paddle a canoe down the river safely.

Learn to river canoe on Southern Oregon and Northern California rivers.

GREAT REPUTATION

Kokopelli is dedicated to upholding our reputation as a highly respected kayak instructional program and white water rafting guide service. We are committed to the environment that we work and play in. We hope to instill the same love for the paddling that we have in you. We invite you to join us for a lifetime of excitement and unforgettable memories.