Introduction To River Kayaking in North Aurora Illinois United States

Are you new to River kayaking and looking for a professional to show you the ropes? Then this class is a great fit for you!
Duration
120 Minutes
About
In this relaxed paced class we will cover the basic fundamentals of kayaking such as:

- Reading rivers such as eddys and what different ripples mean
- Kayak nomenclature
- Proper paddling technique
- How to properly launch and land a kayak
- Basics of water safety
- Trip planning
- Much more!

What we provide:
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Personal floatation device (PFD)
- A Certified Instructor

Booking Notes

Thanks for booking with Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak! We're excited to have you join us for our Intro to River Kayaking!

Please arrive 15 minutes early before the lesson.

Meeting Location: [Aurora Athletic Club](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aurora+Athletic+Club/@41.7860671,-88.316578,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880efad7812f555b:0x8d5c3884ae94eb7a!8m2!3d41.7860631!4d-88.3140031!16s%2Fg%2F1thghmj9?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)


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Here are the key details for your trip:

🛶 Trip Summary:

Meeting Location: Aurora Athletic Club 550 Clearwater Dr. North Aurora, IL, 60542

Route: North Aurora Village Hall (North Aurora) to Aurora Athletic Club (North Aurora)

Quick Instructions: Paddle Strokes, Proper paddling technique, reading the river, portaging the dam, and much more!

Duration: 2 hours

End Location: Aurora Athletic Club

What's Included:
- Kayak
- Paddle
- PFD (Life Jacket)

🦉 What to Bring:
- Water bottle and snacks
- Quick-drying clothes and water shoes
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, UPF clothing
- Dry bag for your phone, wallet, and keys
- Towel and change of clothes (optional but nice for post-paddle)

⛅Weather & Cancellation Policy:
- Customer cancellations: We require at least 72 hours’ notice for a full refund or one-time transfer.
- Weather cancellations: If unsafe conditions like lightning, high winds, or unseasonably cold temps arise, we may cancel, postpone, or delay trips. In that case, you’ll be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule.

We will call, text, and email all participants if your trip is impacted by weather.
👉 If you don’t hear from us, your trip is on as scheduled.
Please note: Light rain is not considered dangerous and does not warrant cancellation.

If you have any questions before your paddle, feel free to reach out. Otherwise, we’ll see you at Aurora Athletic Club for our lesson!

Happy paddling,
The Howling Wolfe Team
(630) - 344 - 9744
[howlingwolfe.com](https://howlingwolfe.com/)