Kayak Fundamentals I

This fun and enjoyable class gives you the skills necessary to captain your own craft safely and effectively.  This class is designed to provide a comprehensive start to your paddling career or a solid addition to your self-taught skills. Topics covered are:  Kayak nomenclature, kayak design, kayak styles, wind and weather, safety, boat fit, proper boat carrying, launching, landing, paddle strokes (forward, stop, sweep, reverse, draw, stern rudder), wet exit, self-rescue and t-rescue.

Strokes & Boat Control
with Matt Kane

Begin refining your strokes for optimal efficiency.  We'll focus on the forward stroke (torso rotation), sweeps, reverse stroke and draw strokes.  We'll play with edging and other techniques to improve your on water experience.

Kayak Safety & Rescues
with Matt Kane

This course introduces rescue techniques for solo and group paddlers.  The class covers techniques for solo re-entry of a kayak following a capsize as well as assisted drain and re-entry rescues involving two or more paddlers.  It also covers basic safety concerns and safety-related features of kayaks and paddling equipment.

Rescue Clinic

This is 1 hour course prepares you and a friend to paddle safely on the Hudson River. The Rescue Clinic teaches an assisted rescue technique. The price includes a 4 hour kayak rental, paddle and life jacket.