Interested in developing a new life-long skill?
Looking to face a challenge with the help of professionals?
Our staff are here for you.
Paddle Bridge instructors combine teaching practices developed by the American Canoe Association with years of paddling experience to bring you a top-of-the-line learning experience.
Topics commonly covered include kayak terminology, paddling techniques, hazard awareness, self-rescue methods and more—the exact syllabus often depends on students’ goals!
Lessons start at $45/hour + tax (minimum 2 hours) and are currently available by request.
Ready to book a lesson? Please share your interest in the submission form below.
Body, boat, and blade blend together in our immersive kayaking courses.
Whether you’re an excited new paddling student, coming back after a hiatus with your brand new kayak, or grew up self-taught and want to grow your technique, this may be the push you’ve been looking for. Our instructors will teach you everything you need to know to start hitting the water with confidence and give you the tools to level up your skills.
If you have your own kayak, you are encouraged to use it. If you don’t own yet or want to learn more in order to make a smart purchase, you can rent one of ours for the lesson.
2025 course dates:
*L1: Intro to Kayaking - Sun, May 18
L1: Flatwater Kayaking Rescue & Safety - Sat, June 21
*L2: Kayak Touring Skills Course - Sat, July 12
*Optional L1 & 2 Skills Assessment Sun, July 13 & Sun, August 10
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Paddle Bridge’s introductory kayaking course. More details forthcoming. 2025 Date: May 18. Share your interest in the submission form below and we’ll be in touch.
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Paddle Bridge’s safety and rescue skills course centered in flatwater environments. More details forthcoming. 2025 Date: June 21. Share your interest in the submission form below and we’ll be in touch.
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Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring:
A certificate-bearing Skills Course with optional Skills Assessment from the American Canoe AssociationBody, boat, and blade blend together in this immersive kayaking course.
Whether you’re an excited new paddling student, coming back after a hiatus with your brand new kayak, or grew up self-taught and want to grow your technique, this may be the push you’ve been looking for. Our instructors will teach you everything you need to know to start hitting the water with confidence and give you the tools to level up your skills.
If you have your own kayak, you are encouraged to use it. If you don’t own yet or want to learn more in order to make a smart purchase, you can rent one of ours for the lesson.
Sample Course Breakdown
9am-10 am: Introductions, course goals and breakdown, boat anatomy, and body-boat-blade philosophy
10am-1pm: Lake time. Intro to body positioning, strokes breakdown, time for instructor modeling with observation and feedback.
1-2pm: Lunch break
2-3:30 pm: Questions and practice hour as needed, review/address any challenge areas
3:30-5:30 pm, as needed: For those being evaluated for the optional Skills Assessment. Basic strokes combined into maneuvers, ending with self-rescue/partner rescue. See the ACA's Skills Assessment criteria for examples.