Kayaking Classes

Intro to Kayaking Skills and Safety

Start your kayaking adventures off right by learning essential paddling and safety skills on calm water. This is a 6 -7 hour class comprehensive course that will cover equipment, strokes, paddling technique, capsizing, dealing with a flooded kayak, and re-entries. We will demonstrate and allow students to practice exits and entries. Come ready to get wet and have a good time on this skill and confidence building class.  No experience necessary. We can provide kayaks and equipment for the class, but you are encouraged to bring your own equipment.  Class size is limited to 10 students per class, so please reserve quickly spaces fill up fast.  Class will be taught by certified ACA kayak instructor.   Check our calendar for up coming classes and locations.

First Time Paddling Class

Come out and discover kayaking!  We’ll show you that kayaking is an activity that everyone can enjoy, whether it is recreational, day touring, this class will help you discover what’s right for you. In calm protected waters you will learn about kayak features and selection, paddling strokes, safety, and equipment. We will be there every paddle stoke to make sure you have the skills and confidence to move on to the next step.  Class size is limited to 8 students per class, so please reserve quickly spaces fill up fast. We will provide all kayaks and equipment for class; you are more than welcome to bring your own.  Class will be taught be certified ACA kayak instructor.  Please check our calendar for up coming class and locations.

Kids Kayaking Class

The key to teaching kids to paddle is to make learning fun. Our kids kayaking classes are taught by instructors who have experience teaching children and want kids to have a blast.  All our classes emphasize safety on the water. We begin with an on-land introduction to equipment and basic paddle strokes. After that, we get on the water and use games instructional sessions, and plenty of practice time to develop more advanced skills while ensuring an enjoyable and exciting experience. Class size is limited to 8 students per class, so please reserve quickly spaces fill up fast. We will provide all kids kayaks and equipment for class; you are more than welcome to bring your own.  Class will be taught be certified ACA kayak instructor.  Please check our calendar for up coming class and locations.

 Ages 6 to 12

 Youth Kayaking Class

The key to teaching kids to paddle is to make learning fun.  All our classes emphasize safety on the water. We begin with an on-land introduction to equipment and basic paddle strokes. After that, we get on the water and use games instructional sessions, and plenty of practice time to develop more advanced skills while ensuring an enjoyable and exciting experience. After assessment of our class we will take our young paddlers on a 3 to 5 mile paddle and point out some of the key safety concerns out on the water. We want them to be aware of possible issues that can arise while out in the elements. Class size is limited to 8 students per class, so please reserve quickly spaces fill up fast. We will provide all youth kayaks and equipment for class; you are more than welcome to bring your own.  Class will be taught be certified ACA kayak instructor.  Please check our calendar for up coming class and locations.

 Ages 13 – 16