Want to learn or advance or your skills in kayaking or paddle boarding? We offer a wide range classes taught by American Canoe Association-certified instructors and Maine Guides! Choose a lesson below!
Learn the basics of sea kayaking the Maine Coast in this 3-hour course! This is the course to take if you are new to sea kayaking — or if you started sea kayaking without gaining a solid foundation of skills and knowledge.
Gain confidence on open waters in this continuation of our introductory sea kayaking course. This course builds on the skills taught in Intro to Sea Kayaking Part I and teaches you about crucial resources and equipment that sea kayakers rely on while paddling the Maine coast.
Learn how to rescue yourself and others in the event of a capsize. This course will give you a chance to learn and practice some of the most tried and true kayak rescues!
Learn the basic skills and techniques of sea kayaking during our two-day Intro to Sea Kayaking Weekend Workshop! Designed for anyone new to ocean paddling.
Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding, an exciting way to explore Maine’s waterways! This course is designed to introduce anyone who’s fairly new to SUP to the many sides of the sport. No prior experience needed!
What makes a thunderstorm happen? How can I predict what the weather will do next? Where can I find the marine weather forecast? How fast is the wind blowing when I see whitecaps? Find out in this interactive, exploratory workshop!
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.
Join this course to practice the skills you learned our Sea Kayak Fundamentals course and build on them. This Part II course is designed to give students who have already taken Part I.
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
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.
Learn the basics of sea kayaking in the warm waters of a Portland area indoor pool! Learn some techniques that enable you to rescue yourself and fellow paddlers if someone accidentally flips over.
This course will teach you how to roll a kayak — an invaluable safety skill that’s also endlessly fun. This course is limited to students with previous experience capsizing and reentering a sea kayak.
We are now offering our Ocean Skills Workshops as a 3-part series of classroom, in-person workshops. Join us and learn some essential skills of ocean paddling!
What makes a thunderstorm happen? How can I predict what the weather will do next? Where can I find the marine weather forecast? How fast is the wind blowing when I see whitecaps? Find out in this interactive, exploratory workshop!
