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Paddling Schools - Kayaking: Flat/Open Water

     This page contains information on paddling schools that offer instruction in - Kayaking: Flat/Open Water. Location appears in parenthesis.

Feature Schools
  • Adirondack Exposure (NY)
  • XXXX
    Our Adirondack-based School runs from May through October and offers both paddling courses and wilderness skills courses. Most of our instruction is based around the Old Forge, NY area.
  • Alaska Kayak School (AK)
  • XXXX
    Offering instruction in fundamental kayaking skills and the application of those skills to sea kayaking, surf kayaking and river paddling. We also love to teach open canoeing solo/tandem, flat/whitewater.
  • Aqua Adventures kayak Center (CA)
  • XX
    Aqua Adventures is owned and operated by Jen Kleck, North America’s first Level 5 BCU sea kayaking coach. Located on Mission Bay in San Diego, we provide a full service kayak center including rental of top quality kayaks and equipment, trips, tours, and instruction for all levels.
  • Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort (WI)
  • XXX
    Come to one of the best paddling schools in the Midwest along the wild and scenic Wolf River of Wisconsin. For novices or seasoned paddlers alike.
  • California Canoe & Kayak (CA)
  • XXXX
    CCK is a comprehensive paddlesport company offering sales, rentals, repairs and demos. Our paddling school provides instruction and trips for whitewater, canoeing and sea kayaking.
  • Camp Mondamin for Boys/Camp Green Cove for Girls (NC)
  • XXXX
    Camps Mondamin and Green Cove are traditional, but unique summer programs for boys and girls age 6 to 17. Located in the Mountains of Western North Carolina.
  • Canoe, Kayak and Paddle Co.LLC. - Maryland (MD)
  • XXXX
    We provide skill oriented clinics, for beginners up, private instruction and local Annapolis area trips, with instruction, for any type Kayak or Canoe. All Instructors are ACA certified and at least Wilderness First Aid/CPR certified. We are also active supporters of the Severn River Keeper and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. 10% of profit goes to environmental charities and foundations.
  • Canoe, Kayak and Paddle LLC. (VA)
  • XXXX
    We are very active in ACA Instructor Certification courses, as well as skill oriented clinics, private instruction and trips with instruction for Whitewater Kayak, Sea Kayak and Canoe.
  • Castine Kayak Adventures (ME)
  • X
    At Castine Kayak Adventures our focus is safety, technique and fun! We believe the more you know about safe kayaking the more fun you can have with an ever expanding horizon.
  • Chicago Kayak Shack (The Yak Shack) (IL)
  • X
    Classes held most every day April-Nov. We teach beginner courses at the Skokie Lagoons, a wildlife refuges just 20 minutes north of Chicago, and more advanced courses are taught on Lake Michigan.. Eskimo Roll classes taught in the winter, at NEIU in their warm pool! We also offer a three week women's only kayaking program, as well as family kayaking, and adult kayaking beginner thru advanced! Expedition Kayaking Classes are offered during the winter in the Everglades/10,000 Islands area.
  • Coastal Adventures (NS)
  • X
    Coastal Adventures has been a pioneer in providing quality instruction in sea kayaking in Eastern Canada for over two decades. Whether you are looking for an introduction to the sport or are seeking advanced training, we have something for you in our program.
  • Frontenac Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Centre (ON)
  • X
    Frontenac Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Centre has been successfully introducing people to the world of kayaking since 1984. We offer a wide range of Paddle Canada certified and non-certified Kayak Courses, Clinics & Paddle Days to satisfy paddlers of all ages and experience levels.
  • Geneva Kayak Center (IL)
  • XXXX
    Geneva Kayak Center is the foremost kayak-training center in Illinois. Located on the Fox River in downtown Geneva, IL, we utilize our riverfront location for beginning instruction, area bodies of water for intermediate training, and travel to prime sea kayak locales around the country for our advanced instruction.
  • Hudson Valley Outfitters (NY)
  • X
    Learn the kayak fundamentals, eskimo rolling and more with us. An emphasis will be placed on learning effective boat control through the use of upper and lower body movement.
  • Hudson Valley Pack & Paddle Inc. (NY)
  • X
    HVPP's ACA instructors and NYS licensed guides provide kayak instruction and tours on the Hudson River, local lakes, and tributaries throughout the Hudson Valley.
  • Kayak Centre of Rhode Island (RI)
  • X
    Whether you are a recreational paddler or an experienced sea kayaker, we have a program designed for you. Our teaching programs, instructional clinics and international adventure travel continue to get rave reviews.
  • Kayak East (NJ)
  • X
    Kayak East instructional classes offer a progression of skills, like building blocks, that help construct a framework for more fun and safer kayaking.
  • L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School - Maine (ME)
  • X
    For decades, L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools have offered a variety of unique outdoor courses and trips, including paddling, fly fishing, wingshooting, biking, family adventures and more. Spend a day or a week with our expert guides for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
  • L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School - Maryland (MD)
  • X
    For decades, L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools have offered a variety of unique outdoor courses and trips, including paddling, fly fishing, wingshooting, biking, family adventures and more. Spend a day or a week with our expert guides for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
  • L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School - Virginia (VA)
  • X
    For decades, L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools have offered a variety of unique outdoor courses and trips, including paddling, fly fishing, and more. Spend a day or a week with our expert guides for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
  • Madawaska Kanu Centre (ON)
  • XXX
    Whitewater kayak and canoe teaching/instruction with Canada's 1st whitewater school, Madawaska Kanu Centre. Choose a 5-Day Whitewater Vacation or try one of our Weekend Clinics.
  • Maine Island Kayak Co. (ME)
  • X
    Since 1986 MIKCO's dedicated its courses to developing Competent Coastal Kayakers, aware of their environment, applying good seamanship and effective decision making.
  • Maine Kayak, Inc. (ME)
  • XX
    Discover kayaking with Maine Kayak! We offer sea kayaking, lake kayaking, and whitewater kayaking from beginner to advanced paddlers, top of the line equipment, certified ACA instructors - The Way Paddling Should Be!
  • Ocean Air Sea Kayak, Inc (SC)
  • X
    OceanAir is proud to offer a range of learning opportunities for every ability level. We specialize in small classes (2-4 people) and focus on our students' learning styles.
  • Paddle Creek (NC)
  • XX
    3-16 hour kayak training courses available for all skill levels. Convenient location directly below the dam at Falls Lake, on the banks of the Neuse River in Wake Forest, NC - a short distance from Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill.
  • Quiet World Sports (MI)
  • X
    Our school has made it simple, safe and fun to learn all about flatwater kayaking. We are the #1 beginner school in Michigan.
  • Rutabaga Outdoor Programs (WI)
  • XX
    Our missions, "To provide students with top-quality paddlesport instruction and encourage personal growth and an understanding of our place within our natural environment."
  • Sea Kayak Shop / Island Outfitters (WA)
  • X
    The Sea Kayak Shop in Anacortes offers professional paddling instruction, kayak tours, rentals and paddling equipment sales. Our goal is to provide kayaking adventures and to develop the safety, knowledge and skills of any paddler that is open to learning and improving.
  • Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures (NY)
  • XXX
    We provide kayakers with the knowledge and tools needed for a safe and richly rewarding experience in the maritime environment. Our enjoyable and innovative programs, in the classroom and on the water, are designed to develop in everyone an understanding of good seamanship and sound technique.
  • Sea Ya Kayaking LLC (NJ)
  • X
    Classes are small and taught by one instructor certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) in Coastal Kayaking/Open Water.
  • The Trading Post (CT)
  • XX
    We offer training and instructions through our partner, Small World Adventures. Gary Markowski, owner of Small World Adventures, offers a unique array of outings and training.
  • Uncommon Adventures (MI)
  • X
    Uncommon Adventures offers a variety of regularly scheduled classes and weekend workshops to aid in your kayak skills development. Quality experiences since 1982!
  • Wild Waters Outdoor Center (NY)
  • XXX
    Since 1982 WWOC has specialized in the art of canoe and kayak instruction for all abilities. We provide clinics on the Hudson and Sacandaga rivers in NY State.
  • Zoar Outdoor (MA)
  • XXXX
    Learn from the finest instructors in the Northeast! Whitewater instruction to suit the skill level of every paddler, from beginner to advanced.

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