2 HOURS ($50) YOU BRING YOUR KAYAK

The Quick-Start Your Kayak workshop is an introduction to paddling a kayak with a focus on the unique variables on Shark River.

Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safely, the equipment that every paddler should have, potential hazards and discussion of self rescues.

A minimal paddle skill set is presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water.

*We have a minimum of four participants for this workshop.

Please send us a note if you’re interested to be added to our list for the next scheduled ACA course.

Paddle Time Kayaks is proud to offer Level 1 & 2 American Canoe Association (ACA) Skills & Assessment courses.

The class ratio is 5 students to 1 instructor. We require a minimum of four students in each class. Our courses are appropriate for all kayak craft, including decked kayaks, inflatables and sit on tops. Its assumed all boats will be paddled solo.

Course cost assumes you will provide your own kayak. Our sit on top kayaks are available to rent for $20.

For ACA skills or assessments, participant must be or become a member of the American Canoe Association. Typically a person would request a skills assessment if they are interested to join an ACA Instructor Certification Workshop.

Click here to join the ACA.

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Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course is about 3-4 hours ($70). For this course you bring your own sit on top or sit in kayak, or rent our sit on top for $20.

Location: flat water, protected from winds, waves and boat traffic, within swimming distance from shore.

The intro to kayaking course is designed to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, calm protected coastal environments, and other flat-water settings. This half day program emphasizes safety and skill acquisition for individuals that plan to recreation kayak in public, private or commercial setting.

Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring / Essentials of Sit-on-top Kayak Touring is approximately 7 hours ($120). You bring our own kayak.

Location: calm, protected water with constant access to safe landing within a half mile, winds less than 11 mph, waves less than 1 ft.

This course is designed for individuals seeking to get more serious about kayaking. A more detailed look is presented along with take-home course material. An individual should consider a Level 1 course prior to joining the Level 2 course. We will review the basics quickly and then introduce new paddle stokes and maneuvers that build on the basics you should be comfortable performing. This course also includes more depth to rescue and trip planning. After on-land demonstrations and discussion, participants will have the opportunity to practice assisted and self rescue in the water.

$50 includes 60 minutes of instruction and up to a 15 minute drive from Shark River Hills. Small travel surcharge for further distances. Please contact us to schedule your hands-on lesson.

We will come to your house and assist you with learning to tie down your kayak safely to your vehicle using your equipment and kayak racks to help ensure safe transportation.

If you have not purchased your kayak transportation and tie down accessories yet we can demonstrate securing kayaks using our vehicle and our various styles of transport equipment and then assist you with choosing what will be best for your needs based on the kayak and vehicle you plan to use.

Feel free to have a friend join this informative session.

We can provide one on one private lessons. Our instructor rate is $60/hour and does not include kayak rental.

If you would like to have private group lesson (up to four people), add $10/per hour, per additional person.

Personal kayaks are welcome in a lesson, or you may rent ours. We will include our “Ultimate Upgrade” and a discount of $5 off a kayak rental coordinated with a lesson.

Please contact us to schedule.