Intro to Sea Kayaking & Beginner Classes
These classes are designed for the new paddler and is part classroom and part on-water.
We’ll cover the basics of gear and outfitting (what you need to get started to keep things affordable), safety, our paddling environment, basic strokes, and core rescues.
- Private (1:1) – $175
- Group (1:5) – $125
Greenland & Traditional Skills Classes
From intro classes designed to get you started to advanced strokes and rolling, these classes will develop your ability to use a Greenland paddle with both efficiency and power.
Paddles are available to use and demo during classes.
- Private (1:1) – $245
- Group (1:5) – $175/person
Foundational & Core Sea Kayaking Classes
The next step in your progression is developing the core skills.
These 2 hour classes focus on one or two skills with detailed coaching to ensure you get the most out of each class. This is about refinement of technique more than a “this is how you do it” approach.
- Private (1:1) – $245
- Group (1:5) – $175/person
Dynamic Water & Advanced Skills
Take those foundational skills into dynamic water – wind, waves, current, and surf.
From paddling into and turning in wind to crossing strong currents, to gaining control on waves and the surf zone – these courses will take you to the next level with confidence.
- Private (1:1) – $295
- Group (1:5) – $245/person
Looking to be a trip leader, a guide, or a more prepared paddler?
These classes are designed to improve your “soft” skills – understanding your environment, your ability to navigate through it, to prevent incidents and manage them if they occur.
- Private (1:1) – Ask
- Group (1:5) – Ask
Courses vary in length and content, including a mix of classroom and on-water classes tailored to each paddler/group.
Ready to put your skills to the test?
These ACA assessments and instructor certifications are a great way to verify your skills progression and build additional skills to allow you to know you are ready to lead and teach others – even if that is only through your local clubs.
- L2 skills – $150
- L3 skills – $200
- L2 Trip Leader/Guide – Ask
- L3 Trip Leader -Ask
- L2 Instructor IDW/ICW – Ask
A Sampling of Classes Offered:
- Intro to Greenland Paddling
- The Forward Stroke
- The Essential Strokes
- Kayak Maneuvering
- Foundations of Greenland Rolling
- Lay back, storm roll, balance brace
Strokes & Maneuvering
- The Forward Stroke
- The Essential Strokes
- Rudders, Draws, and Prys
- Kayak Maneuvering
Rescues & Recoveries
- Essential Rescues
- Advanced Rescues
- Balance, Bracing, & Edging
- Towing
- Rolling
- Rescue Rodeos^
Dynamic Water & Currents
- Intro to Tidal Currents
- Advanced Tidal Currents
- Wind & Waves
- Dynamic Water Rescues
- Intro to Surf
Guide & Leadership
- Gear and outfitting
- Understanding Sea States
- Practical Navigation
- Communication
- Trip Planning (Day & Overnight)
- Risk Management & Incident Response
ACA Assessments
- L2 Skills Assessment
- L3 Skills Assessment
- L2 Trip Leader Assessment
- L3 Trip Leader Assessment
- L2 Instructor IDW/ICW
