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Private Fast Track Training

Quick Details

Individual 2-Hour Modules

Solo

$ 175

Duo

$ 275

Trio

$ 375

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

Solo

$ 450

Duo

$ 750

Trio

$ 1,050

Accelerated Learning

Our private syllabus is designed for learners who prioritize 1:1 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 full Technical 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.

 

Technical Fast Track
(1-Day Intensive)

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

Complete our full 1–2–3 curriculum in a single, high-precision training day. This is our most comprehensive technical 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 international outfitters.
  • The high-velocity path for locals to bypass the group schedule and unlock our 2–10 mile Intermediate Trips.
  • Technical intensive for active people ready for an intensive transformation.

 

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