Sea Kayak Lessons
Spring Special! Save 10% when one person registers or save 20% when two or more register for lessons (details below)!
You’ll benefit from our patient, step-by-step approach to kayaking developed by the American Canoe Association (ACA).
Lessons are taught by ACA-certified kayak instructors. There’s typically 1 instructor for every 4 students, so you’ll get plenty of support.
You can also use our top-of-the-line boats and gear for free!
Most students start with our beginner’s package, which includes 3 lessons:
.(1) Kayaking 101 – Essentials of Kayaking;
.(2) Kayaking 102 – Safety and Recovery; and
.(3) Day Trip / Skills Review.
Each lesson is 3-4 hours. The first two cover skills essential for all types of kayaking; the third will give you a chance to practice them and explore!
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Kayaking 101 – Essentials of Kayaking
Everything you need to get started right: outfitting, launching, landing, and various strokes and maneuvers, emphasizing technique, safety, and fun!
Where? On flat water. Most classes take place at Seneca Creek State Park.
When? Choose from: May 6, May 13, May 26, June 3, July 1, July 22, or August 26.
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Kayaking 102 – Safety and Recovery
We know that just the thought of your boat tipping over can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! You’ll be confident after you learn how to exit the kayak safely and various techniques for getting back in the boat while on the water.
Where? On flatwater. Classes take place either on the Potomac or Patuxent Rivers.
When? Choose from: June 10, June 17, July 8, July 29, or Sept 2.
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Day Trip / Skills Review
Here’s your chance to practice what you’ve learned and explore the world from a kayak. Trite, but true: this is what kayaking is all about!
Where? On flat or gently moving water, less than an hour from Washington, D.C.
When? Choose from:
June 23 - Potomac River and C&O Canal
August 5 - Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Sept 9 - Ghost Ships of Mallows Bay
Sept 23 - Mattawoman Creek Natural Area
October 14 - Fall Foliage along the Potomac
October 21 - Fall Foliage along the Patuxent
.Rates
Individual lesson or day trip $85
Beginner’s package (all 3 lessons) $240 (save $15)
Beginner package students enjoy a six month ACA membership, plus 25% off any additional day trips!
Spring Special! Save an additional 10% when one person registers or 20% when two or more register for the beginner lesson package through Sun, May 20!
Click here for our complete schedule.
Click here to register!
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Kayak Rolling Lessons
Having a reliable kayak roll will build your confidence on the water and open up new possibilities for you to explore different environments.
Our patient instructors–often standing right beside you–will break down the roll into its essential parts, and help you to put it all together.
We offer a set of 3 rolling lessons for those who are new to rolling and also individual lessons for those who have rolled before but want to refine their technique and practice.
Lessons are approximately 2 hours long and there’s usually 1 instructor for every 4 students.
Where? Warm weather classes meet at Angler’s on weekday evenings.
Winter pool classes meet in Takoma Park, MD (a 15 minute walk from the Takoma Metro) from on Sunday mornings.
When? TBD. Contact us and we’ll email you when the schedule is released.
Rates: Introduction to Kayak Rolling (includes all 3 lessons) are $150 for warm weather lessons and $225 for pool rolling lessons. Kayak Rolling Refinement lessons are $50 for warm weather lessons and $75 for pool sessions.
Please note, classes are very small and fill up fast, so contact us before you sign up to make sure we have a spot for you. Click here for frequently asked questions about rolling.
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