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Kayaking 101
Expand your horizons by exploring the world of sea kayaking! This 2 hour course led by certified kayak instructors instills confidence and competence in the novice paddler.
Lodging | Activities |
|---|---|
N/A | Kayak |
From | Duration |
|---|---|
Gillson or Skokie Lagoons | 3 hours |
Skill Rating | Van Supported |
|---|---|
1 | No |
Single Supplement | Price |
|---|---|
N/A | $90 |
Included
All sea kayak equipment and instruction.
Not Included
Transportation or personal clothing and equipment. Cancellation policy applies.
Upcoming Dates:
Weekend times 10:00am to 12:00pm
June 27
July 5
July 18
August 1
August 29
Week day times 5:00pm to 7:00pm
June 16
June 30
August 18
Contact us to set up a private lesson. Schedule at a time that works for you.
ITINERARY
This 2-hour kayak lesson will introduce you to the essential skills and techniques required to confidentially expand your on-water kayaking comfort. Guides will introduce you to the basic paddling skills and essential equipment with a 15 minute safety lesson on-shore.
After properly fitting you in the kayak and making you aware of the essential parts of the kayak and paddle you will learn to launch onto the waters of Lake Michigan. Once on the water guides will demonstrate the vital skills necessary to build your confidence.
After these demos you will be encouraged to practice with feedback from the guide team to help you along the way. These essential skills include the "wet exit" (removing yourself from the kayak away from shore), partner kayak reentry techniques, proper paddling techniques, solo reentry techniques and much more.
There is plenty of time for a shoreline journey to enjoy the gorgeous Baha'i temple from a unique perspective and catch a glimpse of the Chicago skyline.
Don't delay take your kayaking to the next level this summer.
Our Belize kayak and camping trip was not what anyone expected due to unseasonably windy, rainy and cool weather. But we had a grand adventure nonetheless! How many times in your life do you get a chance to help a Belizean captain right and bail his swamped boat? Learn the ebb and flow of life on a tiny uninhabited Caribbean island? See a tiger ray leaping from the water trying to shake off the eel attached to its middle? Backpedal furiously to avoid a collision with a huge loggerhead turtle swimming your way as you snorkel? Eat comforting conch stew at a picnic table, the taste heightened by the sweetness of plantains and sharpness of the ubiquitous Marie Sharp's hot sauce? We experienced all that and much more with our small group this February. Our guide and fearless leader CP was perpetually cheerful and accommodating even as we confronted multiple days of high seas after landing on Moho Caye. He gave us opportunities to kayak whenever conditions permitted but also kept us safe. The local support team of Ian and his son Shane were steady and resourceful even under adverse circumstances. In addition to providing information, guidance and motor transport when needed, they fed us well, including platters of fresh fruit and hot fry jacks cooked in a primitive outdoor kitchen. This was our fourth trip with Northwest Passage, and we are on the lookout for our next one. As always, the company and its excellent staff provided a personalized, unique and fun adventure trip. Derek Belize 2026
My son and I had a fabulous time. Crystal clear water for paddling and swimming. Great scenery. Clean, comfortable accommodations. Wonderful professional, competent, helpful, friendly and enthusiastic guides Chris and Sean. I'd do it again in a heartbeat but I think next time I'll try a different trip.
By Chuck F on Sep 30, 2024
Our family of 5 had an amazing time exploring the Apostle Islands with our guides. Our kids had a blast and will never forget this trip. We felt safe and prepared for the adventure. And to top it all off the food was terrific! One of our family members requires a gluten free diet and they were able to accommodate that with no issues. Thank you, Chris and Ted and Northwest Passage, we could not have asked for a better family trip!
By Sarah B on Sep 04, 2024
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