I took a packrafting class with the California Watersport Collective. The instructors provided excellent coaching, communicating clearly, and providing useful feedback. They also created a safe environment where I felt comfortable challenging myself knowing that they would have my back if I messed up. I did mess up and they did have my back and I learned a more as a result. I plan to take more classes from CWC.
Our experience with California Watersport Collective was absolutely amazing! We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated and welcoming organization. They provided our families with a unique experience on the water. Many of our participants had never had the chance to enjoy an activity like this before.
From the moment we arrived, the staff and volunteers were friendly, patient, and accommodating. They made everyone feel safe, supported, and included, especially our youth. The water safety instruction was informative, engaging, and gave participants the confidence to enjoy the experience.
The knowledge, professionalism, and passion demonstrated by the staff and volunteers were truly impressive. It was clear they genuinely care about creating positive, memorable experiences for families.
Thank you, California Watersport Collective, for allowing our community to experience such an unforgettable adventure. We look forward to partnering with you again in the future and highly recommend your programs to others!
Great two day class! We went over every thing, but didn’t linger on the boring stuff (i.e. gear). Our guide taught us the skills and answered all our questions. While I would have loved to cover more miles on the river, the course stressed the importance of learning all of the skills, techniques, and safety while still getting us some good mileage. My highlight was successfully executing a t-rescue (as the rescuee) in the middle of rapid, which gave me confidence to be able to make it through the scarier moments of the sport. I look forward to learning to roll and to taking the Level 2 class!
I enjoyed every aspect of the experience kayaking with Cali Collective. I have significant experience with whitewater but very rusty after a long layoff. Wanted to get back on the river and have some help to accelerate my progress. My guide, Jo, was knowledgeable, super helpful, and very personable. It was truly fun to hang out with her for a couple of days on the river. I highly recommend Cali Collective.
Richard Weiss
I took a packrafting class with the California Watersport Collective. The instructors provided excellent coaching, communicating clearly, and providing useful feedback. They also created a safe environment where I felt comfortable challenging myself knowing that they would have my back if I messed up. I did mess up and they did have my back and I learned a more as a result. I plan to take more classes from CWC.
MarCia Stanchina Hansen
Our experience with California Watersport Collective was absolutely amazing! We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated and welcoming organization. They provided our families with a unique experience on the water. Many of our participants had never had the chance to enjoy an activity like this before.
From the moment we arrived, the staff and volunteers were friendly, patient, and accommodating. They made everyone feel safe, supported, and included, especially our youth. The water safety instruction was informative, engaging, and gave participants the confidence to enjoy the experience.
The knowledge, professionalism, and passion demonstrated by the staff and volunteers were truly impressive. It was clear they genuinely care about creating positive, memorable experiences for families.
Thank you, California Watersport Collective, for allowing our community to experience such an unforgettable adventure. We look forward to partnering with you again in the future and highly recommend your programs to others!
Jake Kramarz
Great two day class! We went over every thing, but didn’t linger on the boring stuff (i.e. gear). Our guide taught us the skills and answered all our questions. While I would have loved to cover more miles on the river, the course stressed the importance of learning all of the skills, techniques, and safety while still getting us some good mileage. My highlight was successfully executing a t-rescue (as the rescuee) in the middle of rapid, which gave me confidence to be able to make it through the scarier moments of the sport. I look forward to learning to roll and to taking the Level 2 class!
Dan Walker
I enjoyed every aspect of the experience kayaking with Cali Collective. I have significant experience with whitewater but very rusty after a long layoff. Wanted to get back on the river and have some help to accelerate my progress. My guide, Jo, was knowledgeable, super helpful, and very personable. It was truly fun to hang out with her for a couple of days on the river. I highly recommend Cali Collective.