Learn faster with Private Instruction
It is all about you. Private instruction is like having your own personal coach. Designed to fit your schedule — one day or a full week. Whether you’re looking for beginner, intermediate or advanced kayak instruction, a private course assures you get the most out of your time and a tailored learning experience.
Our hand-picked group of instructors are a group of coaches, able to adapt teaching techniques to accommodate your specific learning style. They are committed to working with you in your quest to become a better boater with:
- Progressive techniques to improve your rolling
- Playboating and surfing as a mechanism to gain more boat control
- River running as the basis for improving your overall skills
Full Day
Group of 1–2- Our private lesson is perfect for individuals and families who prefer a private, tailored learning experience.
Full Day
Group of 3-4- Ideal for learning fundamental river skills, such as leans, setting angles, performing eddy turns and peel outs.
1/2 Day
Group of 1–2- For specific technique work, half-day instruction is available for the experienced kayaker seeking one-one-one.
1/2 Day
Group of 3-4- Half-day instruction is available for a small group of experienced kayakers seeking technique and skills work.
2-Hour
One-On-One Roll Work- This session works through poor technique that is keeping you from rolling confidently. If you are interested in longer roll work or just beginning, we would suggest one of our roll challenge workshops.
5-Day
Coaching Series- Full five days of instruction/coaching for 1-2 people. Choose to run consecutive, or spread out over the 2022 season. We will set up a training schedule that includes follow up work between sessions.
Besides professionally trained kayak instructors, we provide:
ALL GEAR and EQUIPMENT you will need for the day. In addition to the five essentials needed to kayak (boat, sprayskirt, PFD, paddle & helmet) we also offer wetsuits and paddle jackets to assure your comfort on the water. The only items you will need are a pair of nose clips and shoes (sandals, water socks, etc.), as well as water and lunch to keep your energy going for the day.
TRANSPORTATION of you, your instructor and all your equipment is included in the price of instruction. With private instruction, we offer a mileage discount to those who come equipped with a shuttle – ready vehicle. With private instruction, we can also meet you at a specific river if it saves travel time (this does not apply to beginning instruction).
Check our Plan Your Trip page for a link to waivers, directions to the river, and a trip prep checklist.
We offer kayak instruction year round, seven days a week. Full day and half-day options are available. Half Days lessons are are scheduled M-F, from 9-12:30 or 1:30-5pm and are not available for beginning students. Call us at 828-488-6199 to reserve your trip specifics today. Please call with any questions you may have regarding instruction, as well as to reserve the dates that are best for you.
Special Group rates and custom day itineraries are available. If you are the planner for special group, please call us for assistance with the logistics of your trip planning.
Payment Policy: We ask that all reservations be paid in advance. Full payment is due 14 days before the trip. Payment may be made by check or credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Cancellations: Our instruction courses go rain or shine! Cancellations more than 14 days in advance receive a 100% refund. Any reservation cancelled less than 14 days before the trip is ineligible for a refund.
