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Kayak Lessons and Instruction

Adult Lessons

Description:  Improve your kayak paddling and efficiency on the water with this technique class geared towards newer paddlers and paddlers with some experience.

 

Ages: 15 and up

Cost: $60 per person

Check In: Starts at 6:00 pm

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Includes: Kayak, paddle and lifejacket 

Dates:

Wednesday, Jun 5

Wednesday, Jun 26

Wednesday, Jul 10

Wednesday, Jul 31

Wednesday, Aug 14

A couple on a lake in solo kayaks rented from Breakaway Excursions.

Private Lesson or Outing

This 3 hour outing is customized for the members of your party. We teach what you want to learn. We can improve your paddling technique, learn how to read the river, practice basic paddling and rescue skills or just go out and have fun. We can facilitate this session on the river or on the lake depending on what you want to accomplish. Having a private session with a certified ACA Instructor will greatly improve your paddling. Give us a call to set up an initial consultation and answer any questions you may have. 

 

$125 per person, 1 - 10 people 

A woman demonstrating a perfect forward stroke in her kayak

Youth and Family Kayak Lessons

Description:  This is a fun beginner kayaking class geared for kids or younger families.

 

Ages: 7 and up

Cost: $60 per person

Check In: Starts at 6:00 pm

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Includes: Kayak, paddle and lifejacket 

Dates:

Wednesday, Jun 12

Wednesday, Jul 3

Wednesday, Aug 21

 

A mom and a daughter taking a beginner kayaking class.

Kayak Self-Rescue Class

Description:  This class focuses on basic self-rescue techniques needed when a kayak capsizes in deep water. 

 

Ages: 15 and up

Cost: $90 per person

Check In: Starts at 6:00 pm

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Includes: Kayak, paddle and lifejacket 

Dates:

Wednesday, Jun 19

Wednesday, Jul 10

Prerequisite: Must be able to perform basic maneuvers and understand basic paddling strokes.

Two people in kayaks helping a third person in the water during a kayak self-rescue class.

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.  

Why tak formal class
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