Sea Kayak Basics:
3 Class Course

Learn to Kayak for Skills, Fitness, and Nature Adventures

Get into the elements. This series offers three 2.5-hour sessions designed to turn beginners into adept kayakers. We move you beyond arm-paddling to build an intuitive, full-body technique. You discover how to move with finesse and speed. Start your journey into the open expanse.

Why train with us?

• 30 Years of Teaching: Our signature land-to-water progression instills true core power.
• Pro Standards: Use hulls under 26″ wide, built for the open water.
• Small Groups: Classes capped at 6 students.

The 3-Class Course

Classes must be taken in order: 1 → 2 → 3.
 

Kayak Basics 1

Ergonomics & Kinetic Reset (2.5 Hours)

• Configure your gear and the kayak so your body can transfer power to the boat.
• Learn to plant your blade and lever past it, rather than trying to pull or push.
• Build muscle memory through our land-to-water stroke progression.

Kayak Basics 2

Water Confidence & Alignment (2.5 Hours)

• Discover strokes for control and stability to keep a straight course through chop.
• Get coached through wet exits and T-rescues to replace hesitation with confidence.
• Master your forward strokes using hip rotation.

Kayak Basics 3

The Responsible Mariner (2.5 Hours)

• Learn to interpret marine forecasts and river currents to make go/no-go decisions.
• Enjoy a graduation paddle on the open water.
• Graduate to unlock Intermediate Trips to develop your skills on open water.

Logistics

• Use our sea kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, and life jackets.
• Access our lockers, changing rooms, rinse station, bike racks, and more.
• Wear synthetic clothing you don’t mind getting wet.