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Explore our range of half-day, full-day, and multi-day packages tailored to your goals, and read testimonials from adventurers who’ve transformed their skills with us. Not sure what offering is best suited for you? Reach out to us for personalized guidance.

We offer a variety of options for every skill level.

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Boat Control
Development

  • Learn to effectively turn, stop and propel your kayak forward effectively including use of edging.

    1/2 Day $199

Self + Assisted
Rescue Skills

  • Learn to safely Wet Exit your Kayak and then re-enter using a T-Rescue, Paddle Float and Scramble.

    1/2 Day $199

Combine Boat
Control + Rescues

  • Includes all skills taught in Boat Control Development + Self and Assisted Rescue Skills.

    Full Day $399

Oru Kayak
Specific Workshop

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  • Learn to setup the Oru with additional floatation and specific techniques to pour out the water without damaging the boat and re-enter effectively in deep water. Self and Assisted Rescues. Can be combined with Boat Control Development for a Full-Day course.

    1/2 Day $199

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Intermediate
Boat Control

  • Options include: Bow Rudders, Stern Rudders, Draw Strokes, Blended Strokes and Bracing. Unlock increased effectiveness with edging.

    1/2 Day $199
    FULL Day $299

Intro to Trip Planning + Kayak Navigation

  • Learn to read a Nautical Chart and use a deck compass or handheld compass. Learn and understand wind, currents, tides and other factors that affect planning a day out on the water. 1/2 or Full Day. A full day includes a journey in the water. Night Navigation can be provided for Intermediate paddlers.

    1-Day $299
    2-Day $499

Dynamic Water Skills Development + Refinement

  • options include: learning to manage wind and whitecaps, Bay Chop, following seas (waves from behind), introduction to paddling in currents, entering and exiting eddies, ferry angles and surfing standing waves.

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3-Day Comprehensive Sea Kayak Skills Development

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  • This course combines boat control, self and assisted rescues, intermediate strokes, trip planning and practical navigation over 3 consecutive days. Day 2 and 3 will be taught during day paddles to local destinations.

    $995

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Learn to Kayak Camp
2-3 DAY

  • Learn to plan and enjoy the wonders of reaching camping destinations that can only be reached by boat. Learn to select appropriate gear, use dry bags, pack efficiently to increase stability and launch and land in protected waters. This is an intro course and not open coast. Some limited kayak skills will be included. Wet exit and assisted rescue experience is required.

    *Can be combined with additional days of any skills desired: boat control, rescues, navigation, trip planning, etc.

    2-Day $599
    3-Day $995

Learn to Roll or
Fine-Tune your Roll

  • Typically 1/2 day and can be combined with other skill development. Some options for 2-hour rolling only may be available based on mutual schedules. E.g. After work rolling.

    2-Hr Private $100
    1/2 Day $199
    Boat Rental Available 

Introduction to Navigation with Map & Compass

  • Learn how to read and interpret topographic maps and use a compass to plan a route and Stay Found while hiking or backpacking. Learn the UTM coordinate system to plot your location on a map and call for rescue if needed.

    This workshop is very hands-on and includes a hike to practice map and compass skills and Staying Found while hiking.

    1/2 Day $199
    6-Hr $299
    Group Lessons Available 
    Intermediate and Advanced Courses Available     

3 Day Comprehensive Back- packing Skills Development

  • This course combines skills related to planning and taking an overnight trip into the backcountry Day 2 and 3 will be taught on a short backpacking trip filled with hands-on skills development including gear selection, setting up camp, cooking, map and compass skills and route finding.

    Participants will do all of their own skills with instruction and support.

    Additional days can be added for further skills development.

    $995
    Group Rates Available 

ACA Course Instruction

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L-2 + L-3 Training and
Assessment Workshops

1, 2 or 3 days that vary based on the amount of instruction and coaching desired.

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L-2 Trip Leader
Workshop

This is a 2-day combined instructional workshop and assessment for Intermediate paddlers seeking to lead trips in the water. This is an excellent program for local guides. I have run this program multiple times.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION & LEADERSHIP

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