Kayak Training and Sea Kayak Tours:

Kayak training by KayakTraining.com offers a wide range of sea kayak training courses and guided sea kayak tours. We have instructional courses for the beginner paddler as well as the advanced kayaker. Our kayaking  lessons are designed to help beginners establish a base set of skills; intermediate paddlers gain confidence in their expanding skill set; and the advanced kayaker immerse themselves in perfecting various kayaking techniques and advanced open water skills.

Our guided kayak tour options include day trips, overnight excursions, and full expeditions. And of course, we happily offer kayak training as part of the tour at no additional charge. A guided tour is a great alternative for those who want to learn at a more leisurely pace and enjoy taking in the sights while you learn.

Kayak training classes are available for groups or by private lessons. Training by ACA Certified Instructors is available in the Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia (DelMarVa) Chesapeake Bay area throughout the year, including Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington, DC, Rock Hall, Kent Island, Easton, Cambridge, Salisbury and Ocean City.

2008 Kayak Rolling Sessions

For 2008 our kayak rolling lessons and sea kayak rescue course will be held at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland.  The course dates are as follows:

November 15th    6pm-8pm    Rolling Practice Session for experienced kayakers (no lessons)

November 22nd   6pm-9pm    Rolling Practice & Rescue Course (ACA instructor led course available)

December 6th      6pm-8pm    Rolling Practice Session for experienced kayakers (no lessons)

2008 Kayak Trip Highlights

For 2008 our training tours will include a Bed & Breakfast tour including Smith Island and Tangier Islands on the Chesapeake Bay and a multi night camping trip to Janes Island near beautiful Chrisfield on Maryland's Eastern Shore.  In addition, we have a surf kayak trip slated for Virginia's Barrier Island as well as a return to our personal favorite kayak training event to be held again on Chincoteague Island in Virginia. Book early as our trips are filling faster then ever!

2008 Chincoteague Trip is Scheduled

This will be a long weekend that combines training, touring and plain old relaxation, spent in a fantastic location at the best time of the year. We’ll be staying at a spacious beach house right next to the water in Chincoteague and use that as our base of operations for three days and three nights (or shorter if you wish).  

ACA Kayak Assessment Levels

The ACA skills assessment system is designed to supplement ACA Coastal Kayak courses to clarify the paddler’s path of progression, identify skill and knowledge level at the time of assessment, and assist in risk management decisions for sea kayakers. KayakTraining.com will train you on all the skills necessary for any Assessment Level you desire to achieve as well as arrange for your Assessment Level testing.

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Last modified: August 20, 2006