Below is a list of our basic courses and course outlines.
For Advanced Courses click here!

Please note all prices include kayak rental if needed!

Private Instruction

If you want to progress at your own level or are interested in more advanced instruction, than you may want to sign up for a private lesson. The private lesson rates are: 

For on-site (flat water lessons) $50/hour minimum of 1.5 hours ($20 per hour for additional students)

For rescues & off-site lessons (surf, tide, rough water) $75/hour minimum of 2 hours ($20 per hour for additional students)

Quickstart

This a fun and informative course that teaches the participants the paddling and safety skills for paddling in the calm waters of our local area. This is a great course for people with no prior instruction. Taught in sit-on-top, recreational, or touring kayaks
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prerequisite: None
Price: $50

Strokes 101

It's all about the strokes! This course will teach you how to paddle your kayak in a straight line, turn, stop and even move sideways. We focus on using proper muscles groups and get you started developing good habits right from the start. A great first class!! This is a 2 hour course and there are no prerequisites. Price: $50

Kayak Fishing 1 & 2

Interested in learning to fish from your kayak?  In Kayak Fishing 1 we will focus on setting up your kayak for fishing, fishing gear, fishing specific kayak strokes, anchoring techniques, handling fish & bait along with a host of other topics. This is a 2 - 3 hours course and costs $50. In Kayak Fishing 2 we will actually go to one of the hottest fishing spots accessible by kayak and practice what we learned in KF1. For this outing you will need a saltwater fishing license and we will send you a list of items to bring with you including bait, hooks, lures etc..This is a four hour tour/class and the cost is: $65. (KF1 is not a prerequisite for KF2).

Level 3 Strokes & Rescues

This comprehensive course is one of our most popular. It is designed to introduce students to the many facets of coastal kayaking. Some of the topics in this course include: Kayak types and parts, safety equipment and use, fit, launching & landing, wet exits (you will get wet here), individual and assisted re-entry techniques, all basic strokes and maneuvers, introduction to bracing. We usually finish this course with a short tour where we can immediately put to use our new strokes and maneuvers.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Prerequisite: Although no previous instruction is required, it is suggested that you have spent some time in a kayak.
Price: $100

Rescue Clinic

This is a safety-oriented class designed for paddlers who are interested in paddling closed cockpit or touring kayaks. You will learn the proper techniques for exiting and then re-entering your kayak while in deep water. We cover both assisted and self rescues. Many people in this class have just purchased or are considering purchasing touring kayaks and want to know "what to do in the event of a capsize". Knowing that you can safely get back in your boat is probably the single most important ingredient in adding fun and enjoyment to your paddling.
Prerequisite: None (willingness to get wet)
Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: $50

Advanced Strokes and Maneuvers (Stroke Refinement)

This course is designed to help intermediate paddlers perfect their strokes and is great preparation for open water skills. Rather than just performing the strokes we will fine-tune them so that they are fluid, efficient and effective. We will emphasize the use of the entire body to propel and maneuver the kayak. Through the use of videotape analysis we will give you a clear idea of how your stroke is doing and where you may be able to improve. The strokes covered will include: Forward, reverse, sweeps, static, sculling and hanging draws, bow & stern rudder, braces, low & high brace turns.
Prerequisite: Essentials course or level one assessment
Duration 6-8 hours
Price $100

Bracing & Edging

Looking to take your paddling to another level? Paddling in rougher conditions such as waves, surf, current or wind are all dependent on your ability to edge your kayak. Touring kayaks, when upright, track well and are quite fast.  However, if you tilt them on their edge their footprint totally changes. Instead of a long narrow boat, you  have a short boat with lots of rocker and the ability to turn on a dime, remain stable in surf, and easily cross current. You will learn to use your lower body to control the kayak the way it was intended. You will also learn how to recover from a capsize by incorporating high and low braces - another essential element in paddling in rougher conditions. This is a 2 hour course and is a prerequisite to most of our advanced classes! Cost :$50

Surf Launch & Landing

Learn the basics of launching and landing through the surf. This course is a must for anyone interested in paddling in the ocean. You will learn how to read the surf as well as numerous techniques for launching and landing. This course is usually taught in touring kayaks.
Prerequisite: Level 3 assessment or comparable (for touring kayaks), Level 2 assessment for sit-on-top kayaks.
Duration: 4-6 hours (usually taught at Assateague Island)
Price: $80

Surf Kayak Session

Always wanted to try kayak surfing, this is your chance. This class includes safety information, reading the surf, catching waves, bracing, launching, landing and surf etiquette. 
Prerequisite: Previous kayaking experience, ability to pull yourself up on a sit-on-top   kayak from deep water. This class is usually taught at Assateague Island.
Duration: 4-6 hours
Price: $80