What To Wear
For the most part, cotton is the least desirable fabric to wear as it tends to get wet, stay wet and dries very slowly. Imagine a pair of soggy jeans.

Cooler Weather: most synthetic materials like polypropelene, polyester, nylon, wool all stay warm while wet and help wick mositure away from your skin. Do not wear Lycra as it is actually a cold conducting fabric.

  • Cooler Weather Garments = long baselayer pants and shirt under a windbreaker shell, fleece or wool cap and socks. Change of clothes and a towel.

Warmer Weather: SPF rated quick drying non-cotton shirt and shorts.

  • Warmer Weather Garments = short or long sleeve sun shirt or baselayer, shorts or quick drying synthetic material pants, wide brimmed hat. Change of clothes and a towel.

The River Connection offers a full range of Warm Weather and Cooler Weather Garments, you may want to show up a few minutes early to peruse our in-store selection. For online information about these items, we also suggest you take a look at Our Online Storefront.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

What to Bring
Waterproof camera, non-alcoholic and non-spoiling beverages (we supply bottled water), snacks that do not require refrigeration (we supply granola bars), sunglasses with eyeglass retainers.

Important Notes regarding Food Allergies & Special Dietary Needs: We cannot anticipate nor prepare for food items that meet specific the dietary needs of each participant. Please plan your own snack items accordingly.

What to leave on Shore

Cell phone, pagers, iPod, Personal Play Station, hearing aids, non-waterproof cameras, dangling jewelry, non-waterproof wristwatches, water damagable clothing, electronic keys or automotive remote controls.

The River Connection offers a full range of water proof cases for cellphones, pagers and dry bags for that gear you just cannot leave on shore, you may want to show up a few minutes early to peruse our in-store selection. For online information about these waterproof containers, we also suggest you take a look at Dry Bags and Boxes.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

Before You Go

Have a hearty meal before you arrive. The extra fuel will carry you through a day of moderately vigorous aerobic excercise such as kayaking.

While Underway

Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated while having fun.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

Our programs fill quickly, so make your plans early. Registering by phone and guaranteeing your registration with a credit card is the most convenient and preferred method.  Payment in full is required to reserve your space.  If cancellation notice is provided 7 days prior to a program, the registrant is given the option of a full refund or to reschedule the program.  If cancellation notice is provided less than 7 days but more than 24 hours prior to a program, the registrant is subject to a $15 cancellation fee or may reschedule to another program. 

If cancellation notice is provided less than 24 hours prior to a program, the registrant will be charged the full amount for the program and may not reschedule to another program.

Fees for services performed are nonrefundable after the service has been completed.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

A signed release waiver is required for all persons participating in one of our programs.  Release waivers are required for all participants and must be completed by a parent or guardian for all minors.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

Kayaking is an all weather sport. The River Connection cannot ensure perfect weather conditions for your trip and will not refund for cancellations made by participants due to perceived inclement weather.

If The River Connection management cancels a trip due to unsafe or inappropriate weather conditions you will receive a full refund. For further information, we also suggest you review our Reservation and Cancellation Policy.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.

The River Connection maintains a minimum ratio of 4 participants to 1 instructor for all activities. The industry standard is 6 participants to 1 instructor. We feel that our 4:1 ratio provides a better learning experience and offers each participant greater access to instruction and guidance during any one of our programs. All of our programs put the focus on your development as a safe and effective paddler.

The River Connection reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. If your program is cancelled for this reason you will have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Call the Showroom for assistance.