Women's Kayak Programs

If you're anxious to get into kayaking or want to brush up on your skills in a supportive environment with other women paddlers, here's your chance!

Oceanplay 1 Women
Essential Kayak Skills - Taught by Women for Women

The journey begins here! Our full-day gateway course to the sport of kayaking introduces the essential skills and safety for a day out on the water. Oceanplay 1 Women covers the same skills as our regular Oceanplay 1 course. The first half of the day focuses on learning and refining essential paddling strokes and the wet exit. After lunch, we'll embark on a short paddle and practice newly acquired skills, learn group and self rescues, and bracing. We'll also cover off-water basics like launching your kayak, emptying a boat, kayak nomenclature, and a pre-paddle checklist. The course is taught in calm, protected water and by day's end you'll feel ready to head out on your own excursion!

Includes: Equipment, instruction and lunch
Time:  9am-4:30pm
Cost:  $135

Kayaking Quick Start 1 for Women

Looking to get your feet wet and see if kayaking is for you? Our half-day Kayaking Quick Start 1 course is a great introduction to kayaking basics and essentials for a safe day on the water.  We'll cover a variety of skills including boat entry and exit, basic paddling strokes, on-water safety and how to launch your kayak.

Quick Start 1 can be taken in any type of kayak (sit-on-top, mid-size, recreational, or full-size) and is a great way to try a boat out on the water with some instruction before making a kayak purchase. No experience is necessary, just an open mind and a smile! If you're looking to learn a bit more than can be covered in a half-day, we recommend our full-day Oceanplay 1 course.

Quick Start 1 for Women covers the same material as Quick Start 1 but is taught by and for women.

Includes: Equipment & Instruction
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $55