Kayak Lessons and Instruction
Kayak Lessons
This class is designed for people who are new to the sport or for those who want to improve their paddling and efficiency on the water. This class will prepare participants to paddle on flat or slow-moving water. The course emphasizes safety, skill development and having fun. In the class we will cover kayaking equipment and basic paddle strokes. Paddlers should come prepared to get wet.
Kayak lessons for kids and families
Adult kayak lessons
Kayak Lesson Self-Rescue
This is a beginner kayaking class which focuses on capsizing and simple self-rescue techniques. During the class you will learn rescue techniques such as the cowboy scramble, the ladder rescue, the two person team rescue and the boat over boat rescue. Paddlers should come prepared to get wet. Paddlers are expected to know how to paddle and should be able to maneuver their boats confidently. This is a great class to take as a sequel to the beginner paddling class.
Youth - Kayak Self-Rescue Class
Adult - Kayak Self-Rescue Class
Sunrise Kayak Workout
There is no better workout than an early morning kayak paddle. Participants will paddle at your own pace but with the support of the group. Kayaking is a phenomenal cross training activity which is fun to do especially at sunrise. Come join us for this unique workout experience. Workout is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Session 1 goes from Tuesday May 16th through Thursday Jun 15th. Session 2 goes from Tuesday June 20th through Thursday Jul 20th.
Kayak Workout Training
Why take a formal kayaking class?
Kayaking is super easy to learn. So why take a formal class? The answer is simple, if you want to master any sport then you have to dive deeper into the subject. Taking a formal kayak lesson gives us confidence as paddlers. A formal class will teach you the differences between a high angle forward stroke versus a low angle forward stroke. It will give you the confidence to go further out because you will have mastered self-rescue techniques. A river kayaking class can teach you how to read the river and understand currents and hazards which may not be visible to the novice paddler.
In our beginner class you will learn the basics of safe paddling. You will learn paddling strokes and simple maneuvers. Upon completion of the class you will have the confidence to paddle on flat water and gentle moving rivers. Our intermediate classes cover topics like advance paddle strokes and maneuvers, how to read a river and simple self-rescue techniques.