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2-Hour Private Lesson

Solo

$ 175

Duo

$ 275

Trio

$ 375

6-Hour Expedition FastTrack

Solo

$ 450

Duo

$ 750

Trio

$ 1,050

Personalized Coaching for Technical Proficiency
Our private syllabus is designed for motivated learners who want 1:1 attention and a high-velocity path to the water. We replace group waiting-time with continuous feedback, ensuring every repetition is observed and every stroke is refined. Each module is 2 hours.

 

Individual Modules

$175 Solo | $275 Duo | $375 Trio

Module 1: Power & Ergonomics

Equivalent to Basics 1.

  • Engage your legs and core 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.

 

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: Stability & Security

Equivalent to Basics 2.

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

 

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: Navigation & Situational Awareness

Equivalent to Basics 3.

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

 

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

 

The Expedition FastTrack

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

This is our most comprehensive intensive, led by Senior Staff with 30+ years of coastal sea kayaking experience.. By using our proprietary shore-based drills to preset your mechanics, we eliminate the disengagement of group settings and focus entirely on your progression.

  • Expedition Readiness: Designed for those heading to high-stakes environments like Alaska, Patagonia, or Iceland. We provide a Certificate of Completion —a frequent requirement for professional international outfitters.
  • The High-Velocity Path: The most efficient way for local paddlers to bypass the group schedule and immediately unlock our Intermediate River Trips.
  • A physical investment designed for active individuals ready for an intensive, 6-hour skill transformation.

 

Logistics

  • We provide the sea kayaks or paddleboard, paddles, spray skirts, and life jackets.
  • 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. (Full prep details are sent in your confirmation email).

Private Lesson Schedule