Kayak Lessons

Learning Is Fun At The Kayak Academy
There is so much you need to learn that isn't being taught anywhere else. That is why we started the Kayak Academy - to offer instruction beyond the industry standards. Whether you come to us for a beginning kayak course, Eskimo roll lesson, or one of our Adventurous Journeys, your Kayak Academy instruction will be the most fun, exciting, and intense lessons you've ever had - on any subject! We spoil our students with great gear, patience, and individual attention. And if you rent a kayak from us during a lesson we'll pick the best ones for you to learn in from our fleet of over twenty-five top models of rudder-free rental sea kayaks. You can't get lessons like this at other kayak school.
We Teach Like We Wish We Were Taught
Experienced kayak instructors know there are significant differences between the way a good kayaker paddles and the way paddling technique is typically being taught. This dichotomy is especially true in challenging conditions when technique matters most. At the Kayak Academy we wouldn't feel right if we paddled one way on our own but taught students to paddle with older, less effective techniques. So we started an independent kayak school, developed our own safety based curriculum, and became the industry leaders. No other kayak school combines our ideal course locations, small class size limits, instructor experience, equipment selection, and student focused practical training. Our kayaking lessons are designed to maximize your learning and success. To learn more about our how we teach, read our Teaching Philosophy. Our Student Testimonials speaks for themselves.
Click the "Course List" here or above to see short descriptions of our unique lessons and "Adventurous Journeys". Click here for a FREE BROCHURE
This Month's Upcoming Classes:
See our Course Schedule for a complete list of 2010 classes and our Course List for descriptions of each class.
News and Announcements:
New Lessons & New Trips
We more than doubled our course offerings for 2010, and we've created a whole new category of instructional trips called "Adventurous Journeys". Be sure to check out our complete Kayak Course List
Free Wednesday Morning Exercise Paddle
October - Mid May
Meet at 8:30am, Put in at 9:00am, Take out at 10:00am
Lake Sammamish State Park, Tibbetts Beach
Open to alumni and Mountaineers kayakers. A one hour group social/exercise paddle on the lake with some rolling practice before and/or after. This in an informal meet-up group. More Information
Alumni Discounts
We offer all of our KA alumni half off on all refresher courses. Are you a 5-day class graduate? Take the class again for $475. Or the Tidal Rapids class for $117. This is a great deal to help you become a more confident kayaker.
Alumni Google Group
KA Alumni only: you can now stay connected with other students, share photos and keep informed of kayak events around the Puget Sound. We use this group to make announcements and setup informal paddles. To sign up, go to the Kayak Academy Alumni Google Group.

