Sea Kayaking

So, you think you want to give flat water sea kayaking a try and this is your first time. Perhaps you have already tried it and want to get some formal instructions to get started on the right track or maybe just improve your techniques. Seayaker Outfitters offers programs designed for both first-timers and experienced sea kayakers in the form of Sea Kayaking Instructional Courses, Erie Canal Historic Tours and Open Water Adventures. We also offer group and private programs customized to match your needs and skill levels. Our group size, a maximum of six, is kept small to provide for personalized attention.

Instructional Courses

Progressive lessons by ACA certified coastal kayak instructors on Fridays & weekends. Locations vary. $10 wet suit rentals available. Call or e-mail for details.

Full day- 9 - 4 PM, 3 hr lesson followed by afternoon instructional tour to reinforce skills.
Half day- 9-Noon, lesson only.

Group Rates based on 4-6 per class

This is for people who have never been in a sea kayak before or fail to demonstrate having previous instructions or experience. You will learn some of the basics of sea kayaking to put you at ease for our Erie Historic Tours. It's a great way fo try out sea kayak touring and explore the Erie Canal with acquired confidence.

Saturdays 9 -12AM

This is the dry class, or at least we try to keep you that way. The aim is to provide new students, or those without any former training, an opportunity to get comfortable handling and controlling a sea kayak. Learn the fundamentals including how to get out of the boat in the event of a capsize, how to use the whole body to paddle forward and control the boat efficiently using forward, reverse, sweeps and draw strokes, about some pros & cons of various boat designs, features, and buying selection.

Sea Kayaking 2- INTERMEDIATE Program ½ day $35, Full $55 Sun

Sundays 9 - 12 AM

This is a discovery class as you may get wet discovering your limits. Focus on further building your skills by honing in on the strokes learned in the BASICS program and how to go straight. Learn about hip snaps, J-leans, staying dry with various bracing techniques, braced turns, and how to blend strokes to become a more confident and capable sea kayak touring paddler.

Even dated Fridays 9 - 12 AM

You will get wet and return rewarded because of it. In this fun course, practice wet exits, solo & assisted re-entry techniques, the paddle float rescue, along with T, X, PS and HI rescues. You'll be glad you took this when you tackle more open water adventures.

Odd dated Fridays 1 - 4 PM

Add this, the most efficient self-rescue technique, to your repertoire. Work through the foundation for the Eskimo roll- the hip snap, the high brace, and focus on the protected arm and body positions needed to achieve a safe, reliable roll. Progress through it step-by-step learning of your mistakes with feedback from a watchful certified instructor.

BACK