Surfing on the Rio Grande - Couch Surfing, that is!

Location:

Coronado Campground

106 Monument Drive

Bernalillo, NM, 87004

Directions:

Coronado Campground is at the Northwest corner of Hwy 550 and the Rio Grande river in Bernalillo, NM, just 15 minutes north of Albuquerque. From I-25, take the 242 exit and drive West on Hwy 550, approximately 1.7 miles. Just after Hwy 550 crosses the Rio Grande, turn north into the Coronado Monument entrance. Coronado Campground will be on the right, just before you enter the Coronado Monument property.

Start Time:

Friday, October 3, 2014 - 6:00am - 10:00am

New Mexico Kayak Instruction welcomes Couch Surfers from across the United States to the Albuquerque Couch Crash!

This guided tour will take place early on Friday October 3, just one day before the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We'll meet early, get started early and finish early, so you can move on to see other exciting places throughout Albuquerque. Please dress warm, with clothes that can (and will) get wet (Murhpy's Law). Don't worry, paddling through Alubuquerque is a beginner-friendly, but you should have clothes and shoes that will get wet, as well as an extra set of clean, dry clothes for when the trip is over.

Dressing for the weather is always best if you have layers. You can mix'n'match layers as needed to achieve the best comfort level. If you're cold, add more layers. If you're warm, remove layers. More layers are better than less. Here are some suggestions to consider when you pack for your trip to Albuquerque:

Nylon hiking pants and/or hiking shirt
Nylon running pants or yoga pants
Mountain bike shirt and/or mountain bike shorts
Fleece vest or jacket
Wool socks
Windbreaker
Extra shoes

The Rio Grande Bosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico from Brent Hall on Vimeo.

Meet the Instructors:
Our instructors are our greatest assets. Each of our instructors are certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA). Founded in 1880, and funded largely by the US Coast Guard, the ACA is a nation-wide not for profit organization whose role is to make paddling education and instruction standardized and more accessible to the public. Our instructors are certified to the highest levels, up to and including:

Level 2 Stand Up Paddling (or SUP'ing) Instructor
Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor
Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor
Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor-Trainer
Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor-Trainer
Level 4 Whitewater Paddle Raft Instructor-Trainer
Level 5 Advanced Swift Water Rescue Instructor

Instructors who work with kids are required to pass the same background and fingerprinting checks as required by Albuquerque Public Schools.

Our instructors are also leaders in their communities, and in their professions.

View Instructor Credentials here

Price:

$65.00 Before Tax

Payment:

Payment in full is due within 24 hours of registration. No spot is reserved until full payment is received.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity. Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and non-transferrable.

I had a blast at your intro to kayak class! I've been kayaking for several years and wished i had taken this class years ago! I learned many new techniques that i did not even know existed! I have always been hesitant about white water kayaking but with the tools and techniques i learned from your class, I have decided to join more classes and brave the white water class in a few weeks.Thanks for your support and I look forward to taking more classes with you!

Betty Beaudry - Experienced kayaker

I learned everything that i was hoping to learn, as a result my feeling confident and safe on the water has increased tremendously!

Heidrun Craig

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