Upcoming Trips & Clinics

Please stay tuned to our Facebook page, APU university calendar and fliers around campus for upcoming events!

Summer 2022

Open Boating

Date: Thursdays

Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Moseley Pool

Description: Come practice whitewater kayaking, packrafting, sea kayaking and stand up paddleboarding skills in a warm pool. Equipment is provided and it’s a great way to meet other local paddling enthusiasts!

Students, Staff, & Faculty

General Public

$10

Packrafting Safety Clinic

Date: To request a class please email pjdhiggins@alaskapacific.edu

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: APU and Eagle River, location may change depending on conditions.

Description: This course teaches basic strokes, rescues, river running strategy, safety, and how to find the appropriate river based on conditions and the group’s skill level. Instructors for this course are certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) for whitewater and swift water instruction.

Cost: To register or for more information please contact op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388.

	Clinic	Equipment Rentals: Includes dry suits, packraft, paddle, pfd, shoes, helmet.
Student	$30	$10
Staff, Faculty, & Alumni	$100	$25
General Public	$200	$50

Rolling Clinics

Date: Thursdays upon request

Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Moseley Pool

Description: Learning how to roll is fun when you are under the guidance of a certified instructor in the warm saltwater pool at Alaska Pacific University. Whether you are a sea kayaker, packrafter, or whitewater kayaker, this clinic goes through a progression to keep you comfortable when learning to roll. If you already have a roll, this clinic can fine-tune your roll to make it effortless or you can learn new rolls like offside, hand roll, or back deck roll.

Equipment: Equipment is included. Please bring your own swim attire.

Cost:

Students	$5
Staff, Faculty, & Alumni	$20
General Public	$40

Sea Kayak Rescue Clinics

Date: Thursdays upon request

Time: 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Moseley Pool

Description: This is a great course for beginner to intermediate paddlers who want to learn the basics of rescues or for intermediate paddlers to brush up on their skills. This course teaches how to get in and out of the boat using various methods of self-rescue and companion-rescue. This course is also an introduction of how to paddle safely in the ocean environment of Alaska. Instructors for this course are certified instructors through the American Canoe Association in Coastal Kayaking.

Equipment: Equipment is included in this course. Please bring your own swim attire.

Cost:

Students	$5
Staff & Faculty	$20
General Public	$40

• Event sign-up is on a first come, first served basis

• If the event requires payment, you must pay at time of registration, otherwise you will be put on the waitlist.

• Once an event or trip is full, you will be added to the trip waitlist and contacted if an opening becomes available.

• Refunds will only be given if someone else can fill the open spot or given special circumstances at the discretion of the Outdoor Program Coordinator

• Participation in any of our high-risk trips or clinics requires health insurance and you must be able to provide your health insurance policy number at the pre-trip meeting.

• General inquiries regarding events and trips can be made to op@alaskapacific.edu or call 907-564-8388.