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  • June 2018

  • Wed 13

    Coastal Kayaking Immersion

    June 13, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. Other skills will include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. Course Covers: boat… Read More »

    $150
  • July 2018

  • Fri 6

    Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

    July 6, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    SUP or Stand Up Paddle boarding is the fastest growing paddle sport in the world and for good reason.  It’s a ton of fun!  Whether you want to paddle SUP for fitness on your local pond, explore meandering rivers, play on the Great Lakes or run whitewater on a paddle board then this is the place to start. Whether you are new to the sport or have been paddling  for a… Read More »

    $90
  • Fri 6

    Kayak Rescues – Self, Assisted and THAT Situation We Had

    July 6, 2018 @ 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Join us for an informative, energizing and very experiential learning session as we explore and discover the best solutions to when (not if) we end up in the water, out of our boats. This course is geared for ALL levels of paddlers. Course Covers: 30 Second Kayak Rescue, Hand of God, Cowboy, Paddle Float, Scoop, Cleopatra's Needle and You Tell Me. This course is geared to ALL level of paddlers.… Read More »

    $90
  • Sat 7

    Coastal Kayaking Immersion

    July 7, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. Other skills will include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. Course Covers: boat… Read More »

    $150
  • Tue 17

    Intro to Kayaking

    July 17, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

    This class is to give paddlers the fundamentals for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. Students will learn essential safety skills and strokes. You will have the opportunity to learn how to “wet exit” (get out of your kayak safely). You’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. This class is great for beginners but anyone who… Read More »

    $90
  • Thu 19

    Next Steps for Kayaking Class

    July 19, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

    Student to instructor ratio: 5:1 maximum — $90/person This class is non-refundable. This is the next step for paddlers who have taken the Introduction to Kayaking or paddled for a while and are comfortable exiting your boat. The class focuses on boat control, safety and building confidence. Skills include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. Course Covers: boat control – edging/stability, capsize prevention – bracing, moving sideways – draws &… Read More »

    $90
  • Wed 25

    Kids Intro to Kayaking 7/25/18

    July 25, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Kids Intro to Kayaking Class 7-25-18 Our kids class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught… Read More »

    $40
  • August 2018

  • Tue 21

    Intro to Kayaking

    August 21, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

    This class is to give paddlers the fundamentals for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. Students will learn essential safety skills and strokes. You will have the opportunity to learn how to “wet exit” (get out of your kayak safely). You’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. This class is great for beginners but anyone who… Read More »

    $90
  • Thu 23

    Next Steps for Kayaking Class

    August 23, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Gorham Beach Park 900 Gorham Beach Rd, Bellaire, MI, United States

    Student to instructor ratio: 5:1 maximum — $90/person This class is non-refundable. This is the next step for paddlers who have taken the Introduction to Kayaking or paddled for a while and are comfortable exiting your boat. The class focuses on boat control, safety and building confidence. Skills include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. Course Covers: boat control – edging/stability, capsize prevention – bracing, moving sideways – draws &… Read More »

    $90
  • Wed 29

    Kids Intro to Kayaking Class 8-29-18

    August 29, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Kids Intro to Kayaking Class 8-29-18 Our kids class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught… Read More »

    $40
  • June 2019

  • Wed 19

    Intro to Kayaking

    June 19, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    This class gives paddlers the fundamentals for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. Students will learn essential safety skills and strokes. You will have the opportunity to learn how to “wet exit” (get out of your kayak safely). You’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never… Read More »

  • Thu 27

    Kids Kayaking

    June 27, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Our kids class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.… Read More »

    $40
  • July 2019

  • Tue 2

    Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

    July 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    SUP or Stand Up Paddle boarding is the fastest growing paddle sport in the world and for good reason.  It’s a ton of fun!  Whether you want to paddle SUP for fitness on your local pond, explore meandering rivers, play on the Great Lakes or run whitewater on a paddle board then this is the place to start. Whether you are new to the sport or have been paddling  for a… Read More »

    $70
  • Tue 2

    Kayak Rescues Class

    July 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Join us for an informative, energizing and very experiential learning session as we explore and discover the best solutions to when (not if) we end up in the water, out of our boats. This course is geared for ALL levels of paddlers. Course Covers: 30 Second Kayak Rescue, Hand of God, Cowboy, Paddle Float, Scoop, and You Tell Me. This course is geared to ALL level of paddlers. Participants must… Read More »

    $75
  • Wed 10

    Intro to Kayaking

    July 10, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    This class gives paddlers the fundamentals for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. Students will learn essential safety skills and strokes. You will have the opportunity to learn how to “wet exit” (get out of your kayak safely). You’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never… Read More »

    $70
  • Wed 24

    Coastal Kayaking Immersion 7/24/19

    July 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. Other skills will include basic rescues, edging, and beginning bracing. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. Course Covers: boat… Read More »

    $125
  • Thu 25

    Kids Kayaking

    July 25, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Our kids class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.… Read More »

    $40
  • August 2019

  • Thu 15

    Coastal Kayaking Immersion

    August 15, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Arbutus Lake #5 506 E. Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Student to instructor ratio: 5:1 maximum — $150/person This class is non-refundable. We are teaming up with Michael Gray from Uncommon Adventures who has over 30 years experience teaching and leading kayaking adventures all over the world. In this all day class paddlers will focus on boat control, safety, and building confidence. You will learn fundamental safety skills and stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward… Read More »

    $150
  • Thu 15

    Kayak Rescues Class

    August 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    DNR Boat Launch - Birch Lake 14200 Birch Pointe Drive, Kewadin, MI, United States

    Join us for an informative, energizing and very experiential learning session as we explore and discover the best solutions to when (not if) we end up in the water, out of our boats. This course is geared for ALL levels of paddlers. Course Covers: 30 Second Kayak Rescue, Hand of God, Cowboy, Paddle Float, Scoop, and You Tell Me. This course is geared to ALL level of paddlers. Participants must… Read More »

    $75
  • Wed 21

    Kids Kayaking

    August 21, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Ellsworth River Park 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI, United States

    Our kids class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic strokes, directional control, how to get in and out of the kayak safely, and what to do when you capsize. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks.… Read More »

    $40
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