Ever wanted to kayak in a river? Whitewater kayaks are shorter than their sea or flatwater cousins and can pull off all kinds of dynamic moves. Rivers are full of whitewater rapids and eddies which you can use to bounce around, surf, turn, and play as you head down.

Learn to whitewater kayak at one of the prettiest class II rivers in the northeast!

River info. We'll be paddling the Fife river, a beautiful 5 mile section of class II water in the Berkshires.

Logistics. This is a full day trip. We'll leave between 7-8 AM and drive 2 hours to the river, run a car shuttle, and put on. We'll be on the river for 4-5 hours, and start driving back to Boston around 4 pm to be back around 6pm. Bring water, a light lunch, and snacks to last the whole day. Wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable getting wet.

Pre-trip meeting. 7-8 PM Thursday, June 11 at the MITOC boathouse. Bring any gear you are uncertain about.

Costs. $15 for kayak rental, gas (expect around $20-$30 / person). MITOC offers generous fee waivers for anyone worried about these costs. We will ask you to pay the rental fee at the pre-trip meeting.

Boat sizes. Boat sizes are approximately by weight. If you are near the border, you can safely size down (for a more playful ride) or up (for a more stable one). Here's a rough guide:

• S: 90 - 140 lbs
• M: 140 - 185 lbs
• L: 185 - 240 lbs