Our Mission

TO YOUTH PADDLERS

We strive to create competent boaters, and life-long river stewards through professional paddle sports instruction, fun river events and on water team building.

FIBArk Youth Paddling Program offers youth paddlers, ages 6 – 15, opportunities to participate in whitewater kayaking and boating. Instruction and equipment offered by FIBArk both on the river and at the Salida Hot Springs Pool provides a safe and accessible foundation of river boating skills. Beginning paddlers learn boat fitting, basic strokes, balancing, safety, wet exits, T-rescues and calm water rolls. Advanced courses include river safety and hydrology, whitewater risk assessment, advanced stroke technique and combat rolls.  

does your child want to be part of the program?