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Personal Trainer

Quick Details

  • Ages: 10+
  • Duration: 2 or 6 hours
  • Max Weight: 225 lb per person
  • Boat Type: Sea Kayaks, Paddleboards

Individual 2-Hour Modules

Solo

$ 175

Duo

$ 275

Trio

$ 375

6-Hour FastTrack (Full 1-2-3 Combo)

Solo

$ 450

Duo

$ 750

Trio

$ 1,050

Accelerated Learning with a Personal Trainer

Our private syllabus is designed for learners who prioritize personal attention and an accelerated path to the water. We eliminate group standby time to focus entirely on your progression. In a private setting, your every repetition is observed and every stroke is refined by our senior staff.

One Syllabus. Two Paths.

Complete the three 2-hour modules at your own pace, or finish the Fast Track in a single 6-hour intensive.

  • Learn directly from our elite coaching staff with over 20 years of experience.
  • Achieve higher technical clarity through continuous, 1:1 feedback on every stroke.
  • Enjoy the convenience of finishing your entire 1–2–3 foundation in one visit.

 

Individual Private Modules

$175 Solo | $275 Duo | $375 Trio
Take these 2-hour sessions at your own pace, or bundle them into a 1-Day Fast Track below.

Module 1: Ergonomics & Kinetic Reset

Equivalent to Basics 1 Group Class

  • Engage your kinetic chain using our proprietary shore-based drills for a full-body stroke.
  • Customize your boat fit to ensure total hull-to-body connectivity and comfort.
  • Launch with stable strokes in the protected cove from your very first moments on the water.

Req: Ages 10+ | <225lb | No experience needed.

 

A focused student demonstrates the kinetic chain of a proper forward stroke in a red Jackson sea kayak. After a shore-based technical drill, she successfully applies her mechanics to the Hudson River during a private Manhattan Kayak Co lesson near the USS Intrepid.

 

Module 2: Balance & Alignment

Equivalent to Basics 2 Group Class

  • Develop edging and bracing strokes to stay in control during adverse conditions.
  • Hone your instinctive reflexes with immediate, corrective prompts from your senior instructor.
  • Refine your expedition rescues with intensive training in wet exits and assisted T-rescues.

Prerequisite: Module 2 or Basics 2.

 

A Manhattan Kayak instructor demonstrates the recovery phase of a right-side high brace. Using the paddle blade for a split-second of support, he pulls his right knee upward and contracts his right obliques to snap the yellow sea kayak back to an upright position.

 

Module 3: Your Inner Mariner

Equivalent to Basics 3 Group Class

  • Interpret marine forecasts including tide tables and current charts, to make informed go/no-go decisions.
  • Observe river conditions and the maritime Rules of the Road used on navigable waterways.
  • Analyze technical equipment and immersion gear requirements for high-stakes environments.

Prerequisite: Module 2 or Basics 2.

 

A student holding a 2026 Eldridge Tide and Pilot Book to interpret the tides and currents of the New York Bay during a lesson.

 

Fast Track for Kayaking or Paddleboarding
(1-Day Personal Training)

$450 Solo | $750 Duo | $1,050 Trio

Complete our full 1–2–3 curriculum in a single day. This is our most comprehensive intensive, led by Senior Staff with over 30 years of on-water teaching experience. Designed for expedition readiness for those heading to high-stakes environments like Alaska, Patagonia, Iceland, and NY Harbor. We provide a Certificate of Completion — a frequent requirement for professional outfitters. This is the fastest path for locals to unlock our 2–10 mile Intermediate Trips.

 

Logistics

  • We provide sea kayaks or paddleboards, paddles, spray skirts, life jackets, and safety accessories.
  • Full access to our indoor changing rooms, lockers, and restrooms. An outdoor rinse station is available to cool off or wash away the salt after class.
  • Wear synthetic clothing you don’t mind getting wet.

Private Lesson Schedule

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