RESOURCES - Schools

Alaska Kayak SchoolBased in Homer, Alaska, the Alaska Kayak School offers sales, instruction, sea kayaking expeditions and rentals in some of North America's finest wilderness paddling destinations: glacier-filled Prince William Sound and Kenai Fiords, turquoise hued Kachemak Bay and the wild Kodiak Archipelago. We offer kayaking skills courses and paddling adventures for paddlers of all levels: from novices to advanced. We use only seaworthy kayaks and state of the art paddling equipment on our trips and courses: NDK, Valley, Kokatat, Lendal, P&H, Werner, Palm, NRS and more. Attend winter pool training sessions in Anchorage, Soldotna or Homer, or take advantage of spring, summer and autumn trainingAlaska Kayak School sessions for safe and fun paddling in Alaskan conditions. Over 25 years adventuring in all regions of Alaska has been a great teacher … call or email to get the gear you need and the skills to use them safely. BCU coaches and ACA instructors are the guides and staff, and we paddle year round !!
Tom Pogson - Alaska Kayak School, PO Box 3547
Homer, Alaska 99603
(907) 235-2090 http://www.alaskakayakschool.com

Kayak Academy - Gronseth’s Kayak Shop
Dependable gear IS necessary! Specialist in custom fitted Kokatat Gore-tex and Tropos waterproof/ breathable dry suits for kayaking. We stock Big & Tall, Women’s Dropseat and Front Relief option. Rental Dry Suits available and shipped anywhere in the U.S.
GronsethProud to be dealers of Impex kayaks, Wilderness Systems kayaks, Aquabound Paddles. Full complement of quality safety gear from Seattle Sports, Glacier Gloves, Lotus Designs, Ritchie and Brunton. Impex Kayaks and Wilderness Kayaks demo’s and rentals available on Lake Sammamish.
http://www.kayakacademy.com

LL Bean Escape on a Kayaking Adventure Like No Other with L.L.Bean
We offer more than 20 paddling courses, trips and tours from a few hours to several days long, for all skill levels. With the L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools, you’ll enjoy low participant-to-guide ratios, world-class instruction, premium gear and two spectacular locations: Maine’s Casco Bay and Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. For a memorable experience, we offer a variety of kayak tours and kayak camping adventures that feature regional cuisine and plenty of opportunities to view the dynamic wildlife that live in these areas. To improve your skills, we offer a wide variety of courses that can teach you rescues and rolling, kayak navigation, open water paddling skills and more. We also feature courses just for women. And every paddling adventure is backed by L.L.Bean’s 100% satisfaction guarantee. To register or learn more, visit llbean.com/ods, or call 888-552-3261


Seattle Raft and KayakSRK offers rentals and sales, lessons, guided trips, and adventure travel. For the best paddling adventures in the Pacific Northwest, look to our waterfront retail and rental shop in Sand Point Magnuson Park; kayak, rafting, and rescue classes; all-inclusive guiding service featuring door-to-door transportation from your hotel; fine lodging partners; social events; clinics and pool sessions.Seattle Raft and Kayak We carry premier brands such as Eddyline, P&H, Wilderness Systems, Astral, Immersion Research, Kokatat, North Water, Snap Dragon, Stohlquist, Werner, and many more. At SRK you'll find the highest quality staff, who commit to safety, unmatched customer service, an unbending environmental ethic, and a strong desire to give back to the communities and natural areas where we paddle. No matter your experience or comfort level, our programs are designed for your next paddling adventure. http://www.seattleraftandkayak.com


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