• Quickstart to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Quickstart to Kayaking skills course is an introductory skills program that will provide you with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve safety and confidence on the water. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics covered include: Personal and group equipment On and off water safety and etiquette Safe launching and landing …

    $59
  • Rescue Rodeo

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    This fun 3-hour program will cover the fundamentals of flatwater rescue to help paddlers get back in their boats after a capsize. We will cover: Self and assisted rescue techniques The use of slings and paddle floats Re-entry for injured paddlers Plan for a fun and empowering afternoon falling out of and climbing back into …

    $60
  • River Kayaking Skills and Safety

    Boardman River Shumsky Landing, Traverse City, MI, United States

    This class will teach basic moving water skills that every river kayaker should know. Students will learn fundamental maneuvers that include: Using river features to move efficiently and safety downriver Recognizing and avoiding hazards Moving into and out of the current Using river current for play Critical safety equipment and its use Location: Boardman River, …

    $79
  • Paddleboarding Essentials

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddle boarding in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about different paddling board features and types. Learn how to make the paddle board go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to …

  • ACA Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. A boat with sealed bow and stern bulkheads is recommended to participate in capsize and rescue technique activities. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics …

  • Practical Coastal Kayak Navigation

    Bowers Harbor-Traverse City Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Navigational knowledge and proficiency is important in order to be a safe, effective, efficient paddler, paddlecraft leader, and paddlecraft instructor. The purpose of this skills course document is to develop venue-appropriate navigational knowledge and skills. During this class, participants will plan a short day trip as a group and have an opportunity to share navigation responsibilities …

    $59
  • Quickstart to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Quickstart to Kayaking skills course is an introductory skills program that will provide you with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve safety and confidence on the water. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics covered include: Personal and group equipment On and off water safety and etiquette Safe launching and landing …

  • Your first kayak overnight

    Bowers Harbor-Traverse City Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Our 2-day/1-night journey on Northern Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay is the perfect introduction to kayak camping. If you’ve been itching to learn the skills needed to spend a night living from your boat, join us! Our self-supported journey will take us to Power Island, a unique 202-acre rustic paradise on West Grand Traverse Bay. Before …

    $125
  • The Empire Experience

    Empire, MI

    If you've ever been on the Sleeping Bear Dunes overlook watching kayakers in the water below and wondering what that was like, here's your chance to find out. The day starts with a safety discussion and paddling skills review. Leaving from Empire, we will follow the shoreline with views of the dunes and the Manitou …

  • Camp Rutabaga

    Camp Manito-wish Boulder Junction, United States

    Join me at Camp Rutabaga in Boulder Junction, WI. This one's all about community. Whether you paddle a recreational kayak, canoe, sea kayak, or river kayak, this is where you will want to be, where you will make memories with new and old friends. Good fun. Good food. Days on the water and evenings by …