Kayak Instruction

Package it together! A Fundamentals 1 Class and one local Weekend Trip to Door County or the Lower Wisconsin River at a low price.

One-on-one private instruction from the Chicago area's finest ACA and BCU-certified instructors! Whether you want to refine your strokes with personalized attention or learn a new skill, a private lesson offers the perfect environment.

Go big! This advanced course opens the door high level paddling. Geared towards intermediate paddlers, this course covers surf zone technique, open water navigation and advanced rescue skills.

Make safety your priority! No matter what your level of experience, or where you choose to paddle, this certified kayak guide led course is essential for anyone spending time on the water.

Expand your horizons by exploring the world of sea kayaking! This 3 hour course led by certified kayak instructors instills confidence and competence in the novice paddler.

If you already have a solid paddling foundation, this is the course to take you to the next level. Learn advanced paddle strokes and rescue techniques from our certified kayak guides. This is a sure fire way to increase your competence and confidence on the water.

Our nationally certified kayak guides will have you well on your way to a fulfilling career of paddling safely and effectively, and you’ll have a blast while you’re at it! No prior experience necessary for this full day kayak course that introduces paddlers to basic and intermediate strokes, rescues and water awareness.

Folks who join us on 2-hour guided sea kayaking adventures experience the thrills and tranquility of a paddling getaway without the class structure of a skills course. We paddle out of Gillson Park in Wilmette, IL, (our primary location) or Skokie Lagoons.