Courses
Introduction to KayakingKayak Touring
- L1(T) Beginner Touring
- L2(T) Strokes & Rescues
- L3(T) Coastal Kayak Weekend
- L 4(T) Open Water Training
- L1(W) Beginner WW Kayak
- L2(W) Play & Maneuvering
- L3(W) Whitewater Weekend
- L4(W) Advanced Whitewater
- Swiftwater Rescue
- L1(C) Beginner Canoeing
- L2(C) Moving Water Canoe
- L3(C) WW Canoe Weekend
- L4(C) River Destination
- Swiftwater Rescue
Courses
GKC Intro to KayakING
This is our most popular class, designed for the novice who is interested in kayaking but has limited or no experience in a boat. This class covers basic strokes and safety for kayakers on calm water. After this course, paddlers should feel comfortable paddling a kayak on smaller bodies of water such as flatwater rivers, small lakes and ponds. This class is a prerequisite for renting a kayak from Geneva Kayak Center if the paddler has limited experience. This course can be taken in a recreational kayak, touring kayak. or whitewater kayak.Course Location: GKC Yorkville Outdoor Center
Cost: 54.00 Per Person
Length: 2.5 Hours
Includes: Kayak, Paddle & PFD
Skills Covered:
- Parts of Kayak, Paddle and other Kayaking Equipment
- On Water Safety
- Launching/Landing
- Forward/Reverse Sweep
- Forward Stroke
- Reverse Stroke
- Stopping
Dates: --Every Sunday at 1PM from May to September and every Thursday from June through August at 6PM.*
Location: GKC Yorkville Outdoor Center