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Private Kayak Instruction

Private kayak instruction offers the most flexible and personalized way to build skills, confidence, and efficiency on the water. Whether you’re brand new to kayaking or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons are tailored entirely to your goals, experience level, and learning style.

Want to improve your paddle stroke, master capsize recovery, fine-tune your roll, or learn how to plan a safe and efficient kayak trip? Our professionally trained, experienced instructors will design your session around what matters most to you—maximizing learning while keeping the experience supportive and engaging.

Private instruction is ideal for focused skill development, confidence building, and preparing for independent paddling or longer adventures.


Possible Focus Areas

Private lessons can cover nearly any paddling topic, including:

  • Stroke Technique – forward stroke efficiency, turning, bracing, and balance
  • Rescues & Recoveries – self and assisted rescues, wet exits, and re-entries
  • Rolling – introductory to advanced rolling techniques
  • Safety Essentials – risk management, communication, and decision-making
  • Touring Essentials – trip planning, packing, navigation, and boat control
  • Greenland Paddling Techniques – traditional strokes, rolls, and paddle skills
  • Tides & Currents – understanding and using moving water effectively
  • Expedition Preparation – multi-day planning, logistics, and systems

Why Choose Private Instruction?

  • Fully customized to your goals
  • Learn at your pace, with focused feedback
  • Ideal for individuals, couples, or small groups
  • Great preparation for trips, expeditions, or advanced classes

Focused learning. Real-world skills. Built around you.
Private kayak instruction is the fastest way to grow as a paddler and gain confidence on the water.

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