Beginner Courses

A set of intro courses of fundamental skills needed on the water!

3 Hour Intro Course

These are the essential kayaking skills to get you started. We focus on building confidence and control of your kayak so you can get on with having fun. We will address many safety issues associated with kayaking, review the equipment regulations and give you a solid foundation for efficient strokes. We touch on self and assisted re-entries of kayaks so you can practice in a controlled and sheltered environment. Our main goal is to ensure you have a positive and safe introduction to the sport of kayaking. Lots to take home and practice for the summer!

Full Day Intro Course

This full day course provides excellent instruction for the beginner and intermediate paddlers. Be prepared for day tripping with your friends and family. We explore the details of regulation equipment, boat designs and trip planning. Paddling techniques and rescue scenarios in a calm and controlled environment is a great way to increase your boat control, use less energy and develop confidence for a safe day on the water.

This course is absolutely necessary if you plan on paddling by yourself, with children or are taking friends out who have never paddled before. Keep yourself safe and start with the right strokes.

In these courses you will learn about:

Coast Guard regulation
Industry standard equipment and boat designs
Day trip planning
Launching + landing from diverse shorelines
Strokes and efficient boat control
Multiple assisted rescues
Self-rescues