Kayaking

Paddle with the best

Learn to kayak with some of the best Level 4 ACA instructors in the country. RushSouth has become the wintering grounds for the world’s elite freestyle kayakers, with two world champions calling the area home. Whether you’re a first-timer or trying to win a title, you’ll be in very good hands. If a leisurely paddle is more your pace, our guides will show you the best stretches of river to get back to nature.

Full-Day Group instruction

Progression-Based Kayak Instruction

  • Learn to kayak with ACA-certified professional instructors

  • Practice skills like paddle strokes, boat control, and river safety

  • Practice techniques, T-rescue, and proper roll progression

  • Small group instruction for personalized coaching

  • Approx. 8 Hours of hands-on training on calm and moving water

  • Progress from flatwater skills to real whitewater application

  • Departs from 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA

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Half-Day group instruction

Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

  • Learn to kayak with ACA-certified professional instructors

  • Progression-based instruction tailored to all skill levels

  • Practice skills like paddle strokes, boat control, and river safety

  • Practice techniques, T-rescue and roll fundamentals

  • Small group experience for personalized coaching

  • Approx. 4 Hours of hands-on instruction on the water

  • Perfect introduction to whitewater kayaking. No experience required

  • Departs from 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA

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Skill Specific Kayak Lesson

Choose a Skill to Practice

  • Take your kayaking skills to the next level with expert instruction

  • Focused instruction on a specific skill

  • Work on advanced techniques like rolling, surfing, and playboating moves

  • Approx. 2 Hours of targeted, high-impact instruction

  • Perfect for intermediate to advanced paddlers looking to progress

  • Minimum 12 years old

  • Departs from 1000 Bay Ave, Columbus, GA

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