Instruction

Private Instruction

We schedule all our classes privately. By eliminating regularly scheduled group classes and exclusively offering private classes, we keep class sizes smaller and increase learning opportunities for all students. We can provide any of the outlined classes on this page for you or your group or can tailor canoe, kayak or sup instruction to your specific needs. Contact us to schedule a class on your preferred date & time or if you have questions.

All Classes

• Are scheduled privately for your preferred date, time & location

• No minimum group size. Max 8

• Include equipment, unless otherwise noted.

• 20% discount if you have your own equipment

What To Bring

• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses (with strap)

• Footwear you can get wet (no flip flops)

• Food & water

Learn

• Proper technique from the start

• To paddle faster and further

• To paddle more efficiently and safer

• About equipment & the environment

• About water & weather conditions

Standup Paddling Intro covers the basics to get you safely standing and paddling with control of your board and balance. We’ll focus on posture, forward strokes, turning strokes, paddling mechanics and related skills to get you comfortable.

Standup Paddling Fundamentals covers everything the Intro course covers but in more detail. This course dives further into the relationship between the board, the paddle and the paddler and covers additional strokes & maneuvers.

Standup Paddling Level II teaches skills to help you paddle faster & further and in more challenging conditions like current, wind and chop. We continue working on balance, stance and footwork to trim properly and react quickly. You’ll probably get wet in this class, but you’ll also have a ton of fun while expanding your skill set.

If our standard offerings don’t fit your needs, we will tailor a class specific to you. Whether it’s a mixed class with canoes & standup paddleboards, race training, kayak training, kids specific classes, women’s only, etc. Contact us to let us know what you need.

In Intro to Canoeing we’ll cover the basics of tandem canoeing and will cover the strokes and maneuvers to give you full control of your canoe in calm conditions. This is a great course if you want to canoe faster, straighter and more efficiently.