When you learn to paddle safely, you’ll get more out of your time on the water. You will find that kayaking is an amazing way to explore the bay and with better skills the opportunities are endless.
HALF & FULL DAY CLASSES
ACA/Certified Instructors
Private & Semi-private Instruction
Both on and off water topics to include strokes and stroke refinement, safety and rescue techniques, edging and boat control, rolling (monthly clinics), and basic navigation. Classes are completely customized to meet the needs of the student.
Private $45.00/hr.
Semi-private (2) $35.00/hr. per person
Adventure Crafters Kayaking basics - 3 hour program on quiet water
This is a great introduction to the sport of kayaking and a must for new paddlers. Students will learn and practice basic paddle strokes allowing them to safely and comfortably maneuver on quiet water. Topics of discussion will include kayak gear and clothing, personal safety, and effective rescue techniques. No experience is necessary as this is a workshop for beginners.
$90.00/pp
Essentials of Kayak Touring - full day program on flat water
The purpose of this class is to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, protected ocean environments and other types of flatwater. If you are interested in learning proper paddling technique or have just purchased a kayak this class is for you! Topics covered include basic gear and outfitting, wet exits, rescues, directional and support strokes. We will also discuss safety concerns and potential hazards to paddlers. Those who complete this course should stay within swimming distance of shore in areas with no conditions such as wind, waves, or current.
$120.00/pp
Basics of Coastal Kayaking - full day program
This course offers touring paddlers an opportunity to improve their paddling skills, and while learning to paddle safely in a coastal environment. You will learn all the basics including launching and landing, wet exits, directional strokes, bracing, boat control, basic navigation, and self and assisted rescues. This is a great course for anyone who owns or is considering buying a sea kayak. Paddlers who complete this course should be capable of paddling up to half mile off shore with mild conditions such as light and variable winds, up to one foot of wind chop, and current speeds up to 1 knot.
$150.00/pp
Coastal Kayak Safety and Rescue – 4 hour program
Our rescue skills clinic will build your confidence and competence on the water. This fun instructional program focuses on dealing with capsize recovery. We will teach you the skills and techniques necessary to successfully complete a variety of self and assisted rescues in a kayak. Learning these skills is a must for the safety conscious paddler. This clinic is also a great primer for those learning to Eskimo Roll. In this workshop we concentrate on the different techniques in self and assisted rescues; a 4-hour session with both education and a lot of hands on practice. This is a great place to experiment and develop what techniques work best for you, in your boat, with your gear. Private clinics are available for solo kayakers, paddling partners, kayak race teams and couples.
$125.00/pp
Basic Rescue and Recovery Techniques – 3 hour program
Learn the self and assisted rescue techniques that all kayakers should know and practice. Course includes: wet exit, paddle float re-entry, T rescue, side by side re-entry and pump rescue. The goals of the class are to learn how to get you and other group members back in the kayak, get the water out and ensure stability and control.
$75.00/pp
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