It's that feeling, when you're floating. You might be flying. Come boating with us.
Kayak, Canoe, Rescue skills.
Instructor Development.
Fun, challenging, inclusive course environments.
Train with us!
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Kayak
A smile, a long forward stroke, a wave to the face, splash, giggle, repeat. We offer an inclusive teaching style designed to challenge the athlete in all of us. Skill development begiiner through advanced includes venues on flatwater through Class 4+. rapids. Our program also includes Instructor and Instructor Trainer certification tracks.
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Rescue
When the vibe changes on the River, will you be ready? We offer high caliber rescue skills development, a rescue skills credential class and an Instructor Certification Program, as well as Instructor Trainer development. Oh, and its pretty flippin’ fun!
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Canoe
Single blade paddles, no sprayskirt needed thank you. The river offers possibilities that you can unlock only if you’re kneeling reaching for a cross stroke. Skill development begiiner through advanced includes venues on flatwater through Class 3+. rapids. Our program also includes Instructor Certification and Instructor Trainer development tracks.
Private Instruction
This is ideal for anyone who wants more focused attention on individual or group goals that don’t fit neatly into existing classes, or when schedules don’t quite line up.
$100/hr for one person (or per tandem boat)
$125/hr for two people
$150/hr for three or more people
$350/half day (3-4 hours)
$500/full day (5-6 hours)
For Potomac venues there is a 2 hour minimum for private instruction. For venues further from my home I may charge a travel fee as well. Email me for booking inquiries.
Riverside video analysis is a phenomenal teaching tool I use with private instruction clients. For samples you can check out my YouTube channel.
2024
Course Offerings
(more information about each course will be linked so check back)
SPRING
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
April 1-5, Asheville, NC $750
co facilitators Jordan Taylor and Jordan Kincaid.
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Update (L3-4)
April 2-3, Asheville, NC $300,
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
ADVANCED Swiftwater Rescue Skill Development
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, Potomac, MD $200
(this is a four day course meeting weekly)
This course is not your first rodeo. We will start where a traditional two day Swiftwater Rescue Course ends, and will feature daily scenarios.
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
SWIFTWATER RESCUE Skills Assessment
April 6-7 Yorkville, IL $250
Hosted by Northwoods Outdoor Center (spots open)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
April 11, 18, 19, May 2, 3 (Th’s and Fri’s) Potomac, MD $750
facilitated by Jordan Taylor.
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Update (L3-4)
April 18-19, Potomac, MD $300,
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Development Workshop (L3-4)
April 12-14, Philadephia PA (2 spots open)
$750 for IDW & ICW combined
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
Hosted by the Philadelphia Canoe Club
(see ICE below)
to register contact Looie Vorhees 215 962 8069
KAYAK INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
April 24-28 (Wed-Sun), Bethesda, MD, $750
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (waitlist)
KAYAK INSTRUCTOR Update (L3-4)
April 27-28, Potomac, MD $300,
to book email Jordan Taylor (waitlist)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Certification Exam/Update (L3-4)
May 4-5, Lehigh Gorge, PA (2 spots open)
$750 for IDW & ICW combined
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
Hosted by the Philadelphia Canoe Club
to register contact Looie Vorhees 215 962 8069
RESCUE INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
May 8-13, Wolf River, WI $750
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
Hosted by Northwoods Outdoor Center (spots open)
SWIFTWATER RESCUE Skills Assessment
May 11-12, Wolf River, WI $250
Hosted by Northwoods Outdoor Center (spots open)
CANOE Skill Development
May 14-18, Wolf River, WI
Hosted by Northwoods Outdoor Center (spots open)
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop
May 21-22, Minneapolis, MN (priority to City Employees)
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
Hosted by Three Rivers Parks.
SUMMER
INTRO INTERMEDIATE SWIFTWATER RESCUE weekend course
June 15-16 830 am-530 pm
Course Fee $250
When the vibe changes on the river, will you be ready?!
Never taken a Swiftwater Rescue Course? Has it been a while? Didn’t like how you froze up when your friend had a bad swim?
Learn or refresh the foundations of prevention and response for when the vibe turns from fun to spicy to scary.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
KAYAK INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
June 24-28 (Mon-Fri), Ohiopyle PA, $750
This course will take place on the Middle and Lower Youghigheny.
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots available)
INTRO INTERMEDIATE SWIFTWATER RESCUE series
July 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13 (Tuesdays). 530-830 pm $350
(these are designed to be taken all together in order)
When the vibe changes on the river, will you be ready?!
Never taken a Swiftwater Rescue Course? Has it been a while? Didn’t like how you froze up when your friend had a bad swim?
Learn or refresh the foundations of prevention and response for when the vibe turns from fun to scary.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
KAYAK INSTRUCTOR Certification Workshop (L3-4)
Aug 25-29 (Sun-Th), Potomac MD, $750
Co taught with the Calleva River School’s Ashley McEwan!
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Ashley McEwan (spots available)
FALL
RESCUE INSTRUCTOR Development Workshop (L3-4)
Part 1 of 2
August 31-September 2, Potomac, MD, $850 (covers both 3 day sessions)
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
RESCUE INSTRUCTOR Certification Exam/Update (L3-4)
Part 2 of 2
November 9-11, Potomac, MD
Prerequisite: Skills Assessment or by recommendation.
to book email Jordan Taylor (spots open)
