I did Current Adventures' Accelerated Beginner Camp program last year, and had a truly amazing experience. My instructor, Jason, was incredibly patient and effective. I felt 100% safe with him at all times, and by the end of the 4 days, I was kayaking confidently in what felt like huge rapids. They even spent some time teaching us the sweep roll, which I managed to pull off a few times, though never in a rapid. Next time! I HIGHLY recommend this business. Dan and his team all clearly love what they do, and it shows. Thank you Jason, Dan, and the CA team! read more

You 100% must take a lesson from here. If you have never taken a lesson you should. You never know what you will learn. I had an amazing 4 days of instruction with Jason and Dom. They were very good at teaching the fundamentals and breaking it down to understand each movement on the river. I will definitely be taking ALOT more classes with current adventures! AMAZING! read more

Did the Rogue River Whitewater Kayaking trip. We had a group with skills ranging from "40 years of canoeing class V" to "thought this was a rafting trip, what's an IK?". I'm an...intermediate?...hardshell kayaker, more by dint of enthusiasm than any actual skill. It was awesome. Awesome. First off, Kim and Dan, our kayak guides, were absolutely dialed in during the rapids. They were fun (especially Kim), helped us each constructively with personal feedback, trusted us to run the small (II) stuff as appropriate and circled up and talked us through the medium (III) and harder (IV) stuff. I personally made a point of testing their response times to mid-rapid flips a good 8-10 times, and I can report that they were within about 3-5 feet of me each and every time, ready to pounce for a rescue if I missed the next roll attempt. They also didn't over-help, which I appreciated as someone who really does try to roll up if at all possible and can be slightly confused once I do pop up. The one time I swam Kim was right there and extremely supportive and positive. Dan's feedback on my practice roll technique on Day 1 was clear and absolutely helped me avoid a few other swims. The food and company were both fantastic (as was the entire Oregon River Experiences raft support team), but that would only matter so much if the safety piece hadn't been there. It was. Oh yeah, we also saw a ton of wildlife and I don't think I've laughed that much or heard so many others laughing in many years. I'll remember the experience fondly for many years. Looking forward to my next trip. read more

Current Adventures Kayak School & Trips - Current Adventures guide Kim mentally preparing for another big day on the river. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lotus, California

OMG! I LOVE THESE GUYS! They yell at you, tell you what to do, make you laugh... and if you listen and are lucky you might get through San Juan Rapids! Ok, but in all seriousness... The lady I talked to on the phone was awesome and very informative, Dan was awesome and funny, Thanks Paul for holding our keys and wallets! AND the rest of the guys help you too (I just don't remember their names but they were all so awesome)... literally they will stay with you and help you down the river, even let you follow them down their 'line'. I felt safe. And I made it down the river! This was the training for Eppies. I did 2 halfs and 2 full courses and I feel that it was the perfect amount of practice runs and now I am sooooo ready for Eppies. I will be doing the iron person and kicking butt now! I totally recomend Current Adventures! Props to Dan, the lady on the phone, Paul, surfer kid, funny beard guy, hyper funny beard guy, quiet kid, and the 2 kick a$$ ladies that helped out on the last couple days. THANKS!!! Pink helmet chick! read more

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My wife and I had a private lesson on inflatable kayaks with Dennis - it was fantastic. He had the right speed for us and helped customize the lesson for what we need to know for a few trips coming up this summer. Everyone at the shop was nice and we would definitely recommend going with Current Adventures or shopping at the River Store for your needs! read more

My neighbor and I took paddling and rescue lessons from Paul, who was great. Very conscientious and patient. He's a seasoned pro. Showed up early, spent a lot of time demonstrating various paddling techniques, self rescue and joint rescue. He showed us some great spots too. I highly recommend Current Adventures if you want to feel more confident about technique and safety. read more

I loved the teaching style of the instructors. The fun group interaction and over all learning experience. If your not scared of water and want a new challenge try this id love to hear about your experience. read more

Current Adventures Kayak School & Trips - 1st time kayaking and it was a blast. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Lotus, California

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I called about enrolling my 12 year old daughter in their RK1 class and the front office dropped the ball, never returning my call. That automatically got them a zero star rating so I went to the other guys. Well, the instruction my daughter got there was dismal so I paid Current Adventures a visit. In talking to the person in charge of kayak lessons, I found it difficult to take the person seriously as a professional with the flamboyant personal image style that accompanied the the lack of professional responsibility (unreturned phone call). We did end up enrolling our daughter in a private lesson. As far as the lesson went, Andy was excellent and I would give him 5 stars. Andy helped to rebuild my daughter's confidence that had been shattered by the previous instructor and encouraged her to go all the way to Greenwood (class II). I should have done the private lesson from the start and saved the $$$ and frustration (not to mention losing the few hairs I have left on my head) with the other guy. read more

Dan is thee Master of teaching the eskimo roll! He really broke it down for me and has more of Zen approach to rolling than what I had learned from others. He took the time to listen to my previous problems with my roll, which I felt stemmed from years of doing kick turns doing laps in a swimming pool. Amazing in his 20 years, he had not heard this until this last week from a former competitive swimmer. Wow, see I am not blaming something on nothing! With a few exercises, and by the time I rolled, I nailed every one! Of course the first few times I had that "Oh crap" feeling when I was upside down. This disappeared after a few successful rolls! All I can say is Dan is absolutely amazing! read more

Second season with current adventures. I've read the reviews and thought about things and this is what I've come up with. If you want to try kayaking, this is a great place to start as I'm sure others are also. If you want to try kayaking and LEARN how to kayak, this is the only place to go in the area. The few negative reviews are from sources that want a quick approach toward expected frustration. I wanted to have fun and learn a lifelong skill. I just got finished with a river roll class with Dan at the end of my second season, and was exclaiming the whole way down "That's just fun!!" You will want the individualized attention that will come from this company (other companies, I've counted with a 2 to 12 or so ratio... on one river day, I helped with one of their capsized students and instructor while the other instructor came over, leaving the rest of the class to figure out what to do) . You will want a company that will give you energy, excitement, skills, and the comradery to keep going for seasons to come. read more

Took my first ever kayaking class with Dan and Anna today, and can't say enough great things about the trip. Dan is a very knowledgeable guy and is super concerned about safety. They spent the first part of the class going over how to maneuver and turn the boat and properly use the paddle. Then we got into the water and did circles. Once we started our journey, Dan and Anna came up next to you and gave further instructions to better guide You. All in all it was a great lesson. Be sun prepared. Lots of sunscreen, big hats and even sun protective clothing. This was a great deal via Groupon. read more

The best kayak instruction I've had in California; all the instructors I've paddled with have been great. If you have a solid combat roll and people to paddle with, consider their demo program, which has good boat options and is very affordable. read more

Went out with Paul and John at Lake Natoma. First time kayaking for my wife and I. Had a great time. Instructors were fantastic, patient and very knowledgeable of the lake and surrounding area. I recommend this class to anyone interested in kayaking. By the way, it was a class for 50+ yrs. Not nearly as hard as you might think. Give them a try, you'll love it! Adrian S. read more

Took my first kayaking lesson this past weekend and had an excellent time. The class was an introduction to whitewater kayaking (River Kayaking 1), a two day class that covers the basics of the sport. There were four students including myself, and two instructors (Jason and Anna). They were very good at conveying the various techniques needed to navigate river currents and class 2 rapids, and worked with us individually any time that we weren't getting it. Thanks to you both for a great weekend on the river, and special thanks to Anna for resolving a past issue that I had with the company. I will practice what I learned and see you soon for RK2! read more

Don and Misty at Current Adventures / The River Store set me up with a great river guide - Dennis - and ensured a safe journey down the Gorge - my first kayak whitewater run in 28 years. I highly recommend you work with the folks at Current Adventures / The River Store to make sure your run is fun... and safe! read more

Had a great beginning kayaking class yesterday with Dan and Kim. Best day out on the water! They are very thorough in their instruction, but find a way to make it fun! And they are very good at adapting their teaching to each individual, as we all learn in a slightly different way. I cannot say enough good about this class. My husband and I are looking forward to taking the more advanced class next. Colleen is most helpful and patient on the phone and her emails. Thanks to the three of you for a great day and a new hobby! read more

A great group to learn to kayak from! Kim is the reason I stuck with it and learned to enjoy it. Jason taught me how to have a bomb proof roll. And Pete showed me how to reach out my paddle and grab my future. My future as a paddler looks full of awesome rivers now! Thank you guys! read more

First rate operation with a friendly family feel. Dan is absolutely and without a doubt "the man". Excellent locally run business.

Very thorough classes and instruction. I came here as a beginner to prepare for Eppi's Great Race and left feeling confident in my skills and learning from the instructor. It was a fun class and the instruction was very professional. Once in the rapids, the instructor made us beginners feel very safe by having multiple instructors on the course, ensuring us of where to go and very helpful with answering questions. If I lived closer or I am ever in the area I would definitley return for more classes! read more

They took my fear and made good use of it! Thanks To the instructors @ Current Adventures, I bought my first whitewater kayak last week. After just 2 days with them I have the confidence to keep gaining the skills I will need to finally go kayaking with out an instructor. I found a group on line called kayaking.com that connected me with other like-minded kayakers. This is for real! I'm so excited to have promising goals for the summer. Thank you. Cheers! read more

Last year I was looking for school to teach me the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking. CA was recommended by a local kayak shop. I signed up for CAs RK1-RK3 series. What an awesome experience! Kim who typically teaches the RK1 class for beginners was excellent. Funny, but direct leading you to develop confidence quickly. He is an excellent instructor. I completed RK2-3 with Jason, who is another excellent instructor. By completing the RK1-3 series I had the skills to make the C-G run (Level II water) with confidence. CA will be the only school I will use for instruction based on my outstanding experience with them. Now to the zen master of the roll, Dan. Being an older and sumo size paddler, I really thought rolling may be beyond physics. Dan laughed and within 1st lesson I was rolling with assistance, 2nd lesson beginning to roll independently. I have a few other private lessons with Dan to hone my technique and confidence. At the end, of my first season, I completed my first Gorge run (level 3 water) and even rolled up by myself in Satan's. I really cannot say enough about Dan and his staff. Fantastic personalized and friendly service. Thanks Dan, Jason, Kim, Denis, GiGi, Dillon and Misty for for your help, advice, instruction and service. read more

It is nice to deal with a small business that cares about the product the put out. From phone service to the instructors and equiptment. Everything they did was first rate. I will be back. read more

Took the RK1 (River Kayaking 1) and RK2 classes this year. Loved the teaching style, the instructors, the river, and the sport of kayaking. Also made a few friends along the way. read more

Current Adventures is a safe and professional group. Did the Eppie's training with them and with their instruction during this year's race, I made it through San Juan Rapids with ease and hit the faster water on the river allowing me to pass lots of other racers. read more

I'd give them a 0 rating if I could. My husband and I rented kayaks from them for Eppies. They were extremely unhelpful when giving us the kayak before the race and didn't have time to show us the details of our individual kayaks. The entire race I was unable to steer the kayak straight - my husband had the same problem. When we returned the kayaks, we informed the lady there (i believe her name was Colleen - who is one of the owners) of the problem, and she said it was our fault that we hadn't come to a practice session the week before to go ove the kayak. Hmmm - well, we live in Los Angeles which is 6 hours away and for obvious reasons couldn't come to a practice session! She didn't seem to mind that we couldn't attend a session when she took our money for the rental, knowing very well we were not coming to a practice session. When I said I was going to call the establishment, her response was, "Go for it - I'm the owner.". Wow, that is surely not a way to treat customers who just spent $300 to rent 2 kayaks for 1 hour. If you have ANY other option for kayak rentals, Especially for Eppies, do NOT give yourself the headache of going with Current Adventures. You will definitely regret it. read more