It’s always a good idea to start a new sport with the safety basics. Our fun, capable coaches will get you going with confidence! Got experience and want to learn more? Turn a windy day into an opportunity to expand your skills. Day and half-day courses can be set up with 24-hours notice, so long as equipment and coaches are available.
Half day courses include permits and equipment. Full day courses include lunch as well.
Please inquire for upcoming dates or see the CALENDAR LISTING below.
Kayak Start
3 hours on the Loreto waterfront
includes permits & equipment
1 person $220
2 people $129 each
3-4 people $99 each
For first-timers, this short introduction is well worth the time! From adjusting the foot pedals to how to hold the paddle. From how to sit in the kayak to how to move it with the big muscles and not just the arms. How to fall out and what to do next. How to make it go where you want it to. Choose Sit-on-Top or sea kayak, or experiment with both. Join a Kayak Start and get off to a brilliant start!
SUP Start
3 hours on the Loreto waterfront
includes permits & equipment
1 person $220
2 people $129 each
3-4 people $99 each
For first-timers, this short introduction is well worth the time! From how to carry the board to how to hold the paddle. From where to put your feet to how to move it with the big muscles and not just the arms. How to fall off and what to do next. Tips for maintaining your balance, and tricks for turning. Join a SUP Start and get off to a brilliant start!
Next Steps
3 hours on the Loreto waterfront
includes permits & equipment
1 person $220
2 people $129 each
3-4 people $99 each
Inspired by your Kayak Start class and want to learn more? Join us for more cool maneuvers, safety tips, balance and recovery skills, and general efficiency. Broaden your foundation and boost your confidence before heading off to a trip or a dynamic water course.
Kayak Safety Review
3 hours on the Loreto waterfront
includes permits & equipment
1 person $249
2 people $159 each
3-4 people $129 each
Open to everyone, but designed especially for those who have some kayaking experience but have never practiced falling out and would like to join us for a trip that requires it. Capsizing calmly and knowing how to get back in with help is the primary objective of this short course. If we accomplish that, we can proceed to things like bracing for support, re-entering solo, tips for efficient paddling, or even starting to learn the roll.
Kayak Roll
1 hour on the Loreto waterfront
includes permits & equipment
1 person $150
2 people $99 each
Knowing how to roll your kayak back up is the greatest confidence builder! There are actually many ways to roll, in whitewater traditions, sea kayak traditions, and Greenland traditions. How many would you like to learn? You will get more out of this class if you’re comfortable under water. If you struggle with that, you might want to start with a custom half-day class to build that confidence first.
Intro to Wind
3 hours at Loreto waterfront or coastal location
includes lunch, permits, & equipment
1 person $249
2 people $159 each
3-4 people $129 each
There’s no need to fear them if you know how to play with them! Learn to use this natural resource to your advantage! We’ll start small. and what the limits are. Gain an understanding of wind’s effects on the kayak and the environment. Build awareness and skill. Practice useful strategies.
This course is subject to weather and Port Captain permission. Eight to 12 knots of wind is the sweet spot for this class.
Intro to Sailing
3 hours at Loreto waterfront or coastal location
includes lunch, permits, & equipment
1 person $249
2 people $159 each
3-4 people $129 each
If you’ve got solid skills in wind and waves and want some more fun, try out kayak sailing. A sail lets you arrive at camp at the end of the day with more energy, and have more fun getting there. There is a learning curve and it pays to spend some time sorting out the lines and the “what could possibly go wrong” scenarios. Course is dependent on appropriate weather and the non-closure of the Loreto port. Eight to 12 knots of wind is the ideal forecast for this class.
Wind and Waves
5 hours at Punta Coyote
includes lunch, permits, & equipment
1 person $449
2 people $259 each
3-4 people $199 each
With skills to handle wind and waves, these become resources for momentum and sources of joy! When the wind comes up is a great time to hone your dynamic water skills, from efficient forward strokes, to using momentum and an understanding of physics to get the turn you want, to bracing, to confident rescues in the lumpy stuff.
Intro to Surf
4 hours at a coastal location
includes lunch, permits & equipment
1 person $299
2 people $199 each
3-4 people $149 each
In your choice of either SOT or sea kayaks, learn the safety basics of paddling in breakers, and how to use that wave energy to generate smiles! Practice launching and landing under control in this exciting environment.
Overview of courses
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