Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions:
Why Is Instruction Important?

Whether you are paddling flat-water, rapids, or simply surfing, your technique defines the quality of your experience. Do you want your technique to limit your enjoyment of the river? Good Instruction is key to getting the most out of your river trip!

Why Take Instruction From Us?

 

You will be taught by Olympians, US Team athletes, and Olympic hopefuls who have been working to refine their techniques for top performance for years! Our people will provide you with a model to follow in your paddling, and offer you a depth of paddling that will continue to be available to you for as long as you paddle. Our instructors hold ACA and USACK instructor certifications as well as first aid and CPR.

We don’t stop there!  We want you to be able to enjoy paddling for life! Our Red River Memberships and Adventure Trips help to get you on the water and having fun!! All of our proceeds go to benefit our Junior Olympic kayak programs and Olympic hopefuls in the sport of whitewater slalom, and programs that help wounded veterans returning from the war. No matter what your age and abilities you will enjoy the personal attention from leaders in the sport!!

What Makes San Marcos so Great?

  1. ✤ The beautiful San Marcos River!! This river always runs a clear, warm, 72 degrees making it the ideal learning environment!

  2. ✤  Rio Vista! This newly designed whitewater park is the most popular play spot in Texas for kayakers and river enthusiasts!    The lower loop!! Escape the craziness of city life without going too far from down- town, and without running a shuttle!!

  3. ✤  Graduation Falls! Our stunning 14 foot fall; enough to get you charged up, without exceptional risk.

  4. ✤  For those who have family members who may not want to kayak, San Marcos has many attractions including: Aquarena Springs, Wonder World, Texas State University, Prime Outlets, and Tanger Outlets.

How Do I get Started?

It is easy to get started paddling here at the Power Olympic Outdoor Center! Check out the skill levels and class choices on the left and see what fits best for you. Give us a call or drop us an e-mail and we will help you select and set up a class. If you are unsure of where you fit or what you will be able to do time wise, just talk to us, we would love to help you!

What Should I Bring?

~Water Shoes

~Swimwear

~Water

~Waterproof Camera

~Sunglasses

~Sunscreen

~Towel

~A Smile

We love our customers, Just give us a call!!!  512.203.0093

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It is easy to register!  Just give us a call at 512.203.0093 to schedule your class, or you can pay online at the Calendar of classes!

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