SEA KAYAKING LESSONS ON THE MAINE COAST

Hone your navigation skills during this half-day sea kayaking lesson in  Portland, Maine! This course will prepare you to read a nautical chart, follow the rules of the road when crossing boat channels, and use a compass to plot a course.

Attend a navigation skills weekend workshop in Maine! Navigation Weekend focuses on the core skills necessary to navigate on coastal waters, especially when paddling in challenging conditions.

Join the bracing and edging lesson in Maine! Improve boat control by mastering these two essential and interrelated skills! This lesson is for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

This course will teach you how to roll a kayak — an invaluable safety skill that’s also endlessly fun. We’ll spend most of the time in the water mastering a series of techniques that will lead to an actual attempt at the roll.

Learn expedition skills and explore the waters of Casco Bay during our weekend workshop! Expedition Weekend focuses on the process of planning and executing longer distance sea kayak tours.

Join Portland Paddle and Kayak Ways for an introduction to the traditional Greenland style of kayaking! World renowned instructors and competitors Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson will guide you through the boats, paddles, and techniques of the Greenland Inuit!

Portland Paddle offers American Canoe Association sea kayak skills assessments for levels 1 through 4.

This course introduces students to the essential theory and skills involved in surfing a sea kayak. Students will spend time in the surf zone getting comfortable launching, landing and riding waves.

Go paddling into the the waves and whitewater along the most exposed coastlines in Portland, ME! This workshop is solely for intermediate or advanced sea kayakers with self-rescue skills and experience with bracing and edging.

Practice kayak rescues in roughwater conditions! This half-day training for experienced sea kayakers offers the opportunity to practice essential skills in challenging conditions.

Learn roughwater skills during our weekend workshop in Maine! During this session, students will have opportunities to gain experience with rock gardening, surfing, and more!

Learn to Become a Maine Sea Kayaking Guide in this Intensive Course

Portland Paddle offers American Canoe Association sea kayak instructor certifications in partnership with Pinniped Kayak!

Learn how to teach SUP yoga in Portland, Maine! This hands- on course is designed to teach students how to safely and effectively teach SUP Yoga. It covers equipment, technique, safety protocols and yoga styles.

Portland Paddle offers American Canoe Association sea kayak skills assessments for levels 1 through 4.