NOC Paddling School

05/14/2026

Every paddler starts with a first stroke. For generations, NOC Paddling School has helped people grow on the water, through guided trips or paddling courses.

If NOC shaped your river story, please drop a vote for us!
Help make NOC #1 in USA Today’s 10Best.

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04/23/2026

Think paddling school means one type of boat?
There is more here than you might expect.

Kayak, canoe, or packraft. Come find what feels right for you.
Learn to read water and leave feeling at home on the river.
Find your next boat and course with us! https://bit.ly/3FlvZZj

04/17/2026

This weekend demos and clinics with the Jackson Fun Tour! https://bit.ly/4r9OZMr

04/16/2026

Will we see you this weekend on the Nantahala!? https://noc.com/events/spring-fling/

250 CFS Whitewater Kayakers and Paddlers, take advantage of our shuttles. Complimentary of NOC!
Upper Shuttles start at 10am, please park at the public river access to be picked up.

Stop back at NOC for a post paddle celebration, mini beer village sampling, live music, giveaways, and more. It's the official kickoff to season!

Kick-off your 2024 Paddling Season with our annual Spring Fling Paddling Celebration. Enjoy the upper cascades release, demos, and more!

04/14/2026

A different kind of day on the water! Not every day on the river is about paddling courses.

This week, the NOC Paddling School crew spent time on the Tuck helping others in the community remove debris along the river. We spend time here and want to care for it.

04/09/2026

Back out on the water with courses happening daily through the end of October!
What do you want to learn this year?

02/08/2026

When paddlers start looking to you on the river, leadership matters. Our ACA Paddlesport River Leadership Course helps paddlers step into that role with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Join us this April, if you have any questions drop them below!

11/12/2025

Need to find a new paddling buddy? let us know if you are open to kayaking with us in the comments!

08/20/2025

Long weekend ahead, new skills within reach. https://bit.ly/3i9W7b2
Labor Day courses and clinics are open, and September is your best chance to level up on the river… warm water, fewer crowds, more flow. 🌊🚣‍♂️

07/24/2025

There’s something special about learning a new skill side by side, especially on the river. Paddling School isn’t just about strokes and sprayskirts; it’s about time spent, sharing the outdoors, and moments made with the people who matter most. https://bit.ly/4lKUqiT

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬:
"Thanks so much for helping me and my son at NOC this past weekend. It was an amazing trip and really memorable. He kept looking over at me and saying 'we need to do stuff like this more often.' It couldn't have been better, and instructor Kyle was incredible."

Whether you're brand new to kayaking or just looking for a new hobby to share, our family-friendly courses are a chance to unplug, try something exciting, and start a tradition that might just last a lifetime.