ON-WATER SEA KAYAK CLASSES
NOTE: Classes and tours are being scheduled: visit our calendar to see our scheduled activities — contact us at 843-225-7969 or
to schedule a class or trip for your yourself, your friends or your organization.
If you schedule a sea kayak lesson, please download and complete our registration form.
SKC provides sea kayaks, paddles, skirts and PFDs for all participants.
Wondering What to Bring to a SKC Class?
Introduction to Kayaking I
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
This is a crash course in kayaking – you’ll learn how to be safe and have fun as you begin to kayak. Topics include: safety, boat fit, getting in and out of your kayak (gracefully), basic paddle strokes, wet exit.
Introduction to Kayaking II
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
This course takes off where Intro I left off. You’ll learn a few more strokes and work on torso rotation to make your paddling more enjoyable. You’ll also learn and practice rescues – assisted and self-rescues.
Classroom: Intro to Kayak Navigation
2 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
Learn how to make the best use of navigational charts; how a compass and chart serve as important safety gear; how to plan your trips to accommodate the tides. Understanding these basics can open new paddling opportunities.
Strokes Refinement Class I
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
Work with our ACA certified instructors to begin refining your strokes for optimal efficiency. We’ll focus on the forward stroke (torso rotation), sweeps, reverse stroke, draws, and low brace. We’ll play with edging and other techniques to improve your efficiency.
Strokes Refinement Class II
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
After spending some time practicing the techniques you learned in the 1st Strokes class, join us to further refine those strokes and learn some more advanced strokes like the bow rudder, stern rudder, and side slip.
Custom Rolling Classes
Call to schedule: (843) 225-7969.
Rolling and learning to roll is different for each and every paddler – Greenland or Euro paddle, new or experienced paddler: Whether you've never rolled a kayak before, or you're struggling to become more secure and comfortable with your roll, we have experienced instructors who can help. Call to make arrangements for a session tailored to your needs.
Basic Rescue Class
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
“Help! I’ve fallen out of my kayak and I can’t get back in!” Don’t let that happen to you. Join us for a half-day of basic rescue training. We’ll cover assisted rescues (T-rescue with variations); self-rescues (paddle float, scramble/cowboy). This class is a must for all kayakers.
Intermediate Rescue Class
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
After you learn the basic rescues, listed above, join our ACA Certified Open Water instructors to learn tips to increase speed. We’ll introduce a few more rescue techniques — the reenter and roll (or paddle-float reenter & roll), towing, All-in, Scoop, Hand-of-God. We’ll also simulate some real-life scenarios so you can practice “under pressure.”
Advanced Rescue Class – "in conditions"
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
All rescues are much more challenging in conditions – wind and waves. Join our instructors to practice your rescue skills in real conditions. You must be able demonstrate intermediate rescue skills to take this class. This class will be weather-dependent.
Introduction to the Surf – in sea kayaks
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
Ever wanted to launch your kayak from the beach – or land on the beach, but you don’t know how to handle the surf. Join us for an introduction to handling your sea kayak in the surf. We’ll cover launching, landing, and, of course, bracing (your best friend in the surf).
Surfing Your Sea Kayak
4 hours — $50 (group) / $85 (individual)
Did you know that you can surf your sea kayak? Come learn how to have more fun than you thought possible in a kayak!
Want to know more?
For more information on classes or tours,
contact Scott at 843-225-7969 or
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