Kayak lessons from PACIFIC PADDLERS, A Los Angeles based kayak instruction and guide service. It is our goal to take the beginning kayaker and teach them the skills needed to get the most out of their kayaking experience. Kayaking is very easy and a whole lot of fun but as with many sports, it helps if you have a qualified instructor to help you through the basics of launching, landing and paddling techniques. There are many companies out there who will rent you a boat for the day. At that point they basically say good luck and your on your own. You have to transport the boat to the water, try to pick a good spot to launch from without getting hammered by the waves let alone trying to figure how to paddle the boat effectively. This frustration could end your desire to paddle before you realize the true beauty of kayaking.

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Sea Kayak Instruction
Guided Tours
Personal Training
Eskimo Roll Instruction
All Equipment Provided
Incredible cardio and upper-body workout
Experience the Beauty and Rewards of Sea Kayaking
Group/Package discounts
Professional and Courteous instruction
Enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the world

Welcome to the home page of PACIFIC PADDLERS. A Los Angeles based kayak instruction and guide service.

It is our goal to take the beginning kayaker and teach them the skills needed to get the most out of their kayaking experience.

Kayaking is very easy and a whole lot of fun but as with many sports, it helps if you have a qualified instructor to help you through the basics of launching, landing and paddling techniques.

There are many companies out there who will rent you a boat for the day. At that point they basically say good luck and your on your own. You have to transport the boat to the water, try to pick a good spot to launch from without getting hammered by the waves let alone trying to figure how to paddle the boat effectively. This frustration could end your desire to paddle before you realize the true beauty of kayaking.

Our method is considerably more effective albeit a little more costly. You meet us at the beach, where your instructor and your boat and everything you will need for your lesson is provided for you. For your first lesson you will be in a two- man boat. With the peace of mind that a qualified instructor is in the boat with you, a perfect day is almost guaranteed.

The following is a typical lesson plan for a beginning kayaker:

Lesson one:
Meet at the beach for a three-hour lesson. For the first lesson we will bring a two-man boat.

The topics that will discussed are:

proper stroke technique,
entering and exiting the water,
balance and water temperature permitting, re-entry from the water.

We probably will spend about two hours paddling.

Lesson two:
Depending on student's proficiency of first lesson, we will either bring a two-man boat or two single kayaks. After a short review of the principles discussed in the first lesson, we will put the kayaks in the water. During this lesson, we will identify any problems in stroke pattern, angle and proficiency. We will also go over steering techniques as well as controlling your boat and taking advantage of positive swell conditions. Entry and exit skills will be discussed and practiced.

Lesson three:
We will arrive with two single kayaks and we will work to perfect all aspects of your stroke, cadence, entry and exit. Experience the advantages of music to assist your paddling. Pacing yourself so that you have energy to complete a days paddle, the ocean tendencies in our area,

when and where to paddle, what to look for when launching from a new location. And some reflection time to discuss all that was learned. By the end of your third lesson you are more than ready to go out and make your own new and wonderful kayak experiences.

We do have a weekly social paddling club where fellow kayakers can get together and paddle. This gives former students a chance to meet and paddle with others who enjoy this perfect hobby.

We teach the Eskimo roll and are personal trainers for people who want individual attention in developing their skills and proficiency in a kayak. One on one lessons will accelerate your learning and also provide motivation to hone your skills.

G U I D E D T O U R S

We are currently guiding tours of the Channel Islands and the Sea of Cortez side of Baja California.

Call (877) Pro-Kayaker
for more information

Lessons are $190.00 for a three-hour session; sometimes a session will go slightly longer than three hours. You can get all three lessons for $525.00.

Pricing is based on private lessons. Group rates are available at a lesser rate per person.

Hi, My name is Jack; I established PACIFIC PADDLERS and have been kayaking the local Southern California waters for more than a decade. I manage to get about four days in the ocean a week and love every minute of it. My usual workout is about fifteen miles. There is a certain peaceful tranquillity of being in the water that I would be pleased to share with you, it is my hope that you will feel the same enriching experience that I do.

If you would like to speak with us directly, please call toll free at (877) PRO-KAYAKER (776-5292) or if local (818) 347-7874.

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