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Kayak Lessons

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Kayak Lessons

Our goal is to help you obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to explore any waterway with confidence and safety in mind. The emphasis is on having fun on the water while developing skills and judgment in understanding your personal abilities and limitations in ever changing environments. To maximize your learning our group classes are always small, typically 3-5 students per class.

Our curriculum is based on the American Canoe Association’s (ACA) lesson plans and all our instructors are ACA certified, affiliated instructors. We strive to customize our lessons to fit your needs and abilities, so that you get the most out of it.

All our kayak lessons include the necessary kayak gear (kayak, paddle, and PFD). Give us a call today at 407-267-9950 to learn more or book a trip!

All Activities (9 results)

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A teenager enjoying her guided kayak paddle adventure through Florida’s lush nature.
2 Hours
from $80
Discover Kayaking
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: Try out kayaking while learning fundamental strokes.
Kayak instructor discussing performance improvements with a student while on the water in their kayaks.
3 Hours
from $95
Smart Start Kayaking Course
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: A brief introduction to paddling a kayak that ensures foundational skills and concepts are learned.
Kayak coach on the water with two beginner students ready to teach the next skill.
6 Weeks
from $350
Introduction to Kayaking
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: This course emphasizes safety, environment, and skill acquisition for entry level individuals.
Kayak students demonstrating their learned skills to their coach to receive documentation of their achieved skill level.
6-8 Hours
from $180
ACA Skills Assessment – Level 1
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: ACA Skills Assessment
Certified kayak instructor demonstrating the sculling draw, a stroke used for lateral movement.
4 Hours
from $160
Kayak Paddle Strokes & Safety Primer
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: A fast-paced training course to learn and refine some of the most used paddle strokes and maneuvers.
A kayak student practicing the cowboy scramble, a self-rescue maneuver after having fallen out of the boat in open water.
4 Hours
from $160
Flatwater Kayak Safety & Rescue
Location: Orlando
Area: Lake Gleason Park, Deltona
Activity Type: Kayak Lessons
Difficulty: Level rating 1
Highlights: Introduction to essential flatwater safety practices and rescue techniques.

EQUIPMENT FOR LESSON

We are happy to provide you with a kayak (paddle and PFD included) to use during your class free of charge. This is particularly beneficial when you are just starting out and are still trying to figure out which kayak is right for you.

If you already own a kayak it is advisable to learn and get used to your own kayak. However, we may require you to use one of our kayaks if we consider yours to be unsafe or inappropriate for the class.

Astrid Jackson, a certified instructor, giving feedback to her students to improve their kayaking skills. Learn to efficiently self-rescue in open water. Practice self-rescue under the supervision of a certified instructor. Some instructions are provided on dry-land.

What to Bring

  • Dress according to the weather (bring extra layers in cold weather)
  • For any of our rescue classes participants are asked to dress for complete immersion
  • Sun protection (e.g., hats, sunscreen, long sleeves)
  • Drinking Water