LEARN TO SEA KAYAK!
Kayak Guide Justin is an ACA Certified Level 3 Coastal Sea Kayak Instructor offering sea kayak classes, team trainings for guides and one-on one coaching for paddlers of all skill levels. Bring your own sea kayak or rent one for your lesson. Classes can be arranged for single or multiple sessions. Class sizes are limited to 5 participants per session.
4 hours
Ages 16+
Lesson & short tour
SEA KAYAK STARTER COURSE
Want to learn a lifelong hobby that offers a connection to nature, amazing health benefits & endless adventures? Learn to sea kayak! In this 4 hour lesson you'll learn the basics of paddling, how to keep your balance, self-rescue and how to properly use all the equipment. Best thing about this class is that no experience is needed and all the necessary kayaking gear is included with lesson.
2.5 days
L3 assessment req'd
May 28-30
4 hours
Ages 16+
All skill levels welcome
Here's your chance to get one-on-one coaching from an ACA certified Coastal Sea Kayak Instructor to help you progress and become a proficient sea kayaker. This course is for paddlers of all skill levels to take their kayaking to a higher level. The coaching session will provide customized lesson plan designed for you with lots hands-on time in the water. Up to 5 students allowed per session.
2.5 hours
All skill levels welcome
Paddle rental available
INTRO TO THE GREENLAND PADDLE
The most commonly asked question I get when kayaking is "what kind of paddle is that?" The Greenland paddle is a traditional design in use for over 4,000 years during the evolution of sea kayaking. In just a few hours you'll learn the basic theory & technique with on-water instruction. The benefits of learning this paddle will keep your shoulders safe and extend your kayaking career. Greenland paddle rental included with lesson.
This 3 day course will test & teach your ability to paddle in wind and waves here on the upper Great Lakes. This course can count as your level 3 skills assessment or level 3 IDW instructor workshop for eligible participants. 3 full days of training with lunch breaks and rest breaks with classroom and on-water time. Much of the class will be hands on in the water so please come prepared with functioning equipment. Sea kayaks and gear can be rented but must be arranged in advance. Class is limited to 5 participants.