Sea Kayaking Course

Learn to Kayak for Skills, Fitness, and Nature Adventures

Get into the elements. This course offers three 2.5-hour classes designed to turn beginners into adept sea kayakers—moving you beyond arm-paddling to build an intuitive, full-body technique.

How it works: Purchase once to receive 3 credits. Classes must be taken in order (1 → 2 → 3) and can be scheduled through October 2026.

The 3-Class Progression

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

Balance & Alignment (2.5 Hours)

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

Kayak Basics 3

Meet Your Inner 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.
• You’re now an intermediate paddler. Open water, 2 to 10 miles, awaits.

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.