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For 30+ years our Paddling School has helped paddlers build their skills and experience amazing places!  
Kayaking Classes
From Beginner to Advanced
Sea Kayaking Trips
Experience the Coast and Learn New Skills
Canoeing Class
Your Introduction to Flatwater Canoeing
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Ride the Wave of This New Watersport
Private Instruction
Learn at Your Own Pace
Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lessons & Workout Sessions   If you are a beginner, or have never taken a lesson, start with our Introduction to Kayaking!   Ocean Skills. Five Trips to Build Your Sea Kayaking Skills! Waves/Current/Wind/Surf.
 
Kayaking Classes
Whether you're a beginner paddler or an advanced intermediate, our
Be prepared for the unexpected -- learn basic skills in our Kayaking Classes!
kayaking classes will build your skills and make your paddling more enjoyable!
  • Quick-Start Your Kayak for those seeking very basic instruction.
  • Intro. to Kayaking for beginners and those who've never taken a lesson.
  • Progress to Intermediate Skills, Navigation, Eskimo Rolling, and Ocean Skills Trips.
  • See all our kayak classes.
    • Canoeing Classes
    We'll elevate your canoe skills to an art form!
    Learn the basics of going straight and maneuvering, plus much more in our introductory lessons! We offer two canoeing classes, plus private instruction.
  • Introduction to Canoeing: six-hour course.
  • Quick-Start Your Canoe: two-hour class.
  • Perfect for flatwater canoeists who have never taken instruction.
    • Group & Corporate Outings
    Create your own perfect group outing at Charles River Canoe & Kayak.
    Paddling is a wonderful group activity that anyone can enjoy! Our group outings are customized just for your group!
  • Customized Guiding and Instruction.
  • Group Discounts during off-peak hours.
  • Delivery to Anywhere for any group size.
  • Catering and Picnicking available.
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    Sea Kayaking Trips
    In addition to our instructional trips, we offer trips to fantastic
    Explore beautiful coastal location by sea kayak.
    destinations along the Massachusetts coast.
  • Visit locations like Boston Harbor, Cape Cod, and Cape Ann.
  • Our guides are also instructors, so you'll learn while having fun.
  • See our full list of trips.
    • Ocean Skills Trips
    Once you have learned the basics, it's time to develop your sea kayaking skills on the ocean.
    Practice paddling in realistic ocean conditions in our Ocean Skills Trips.
    This series of five separate trips builds on the skills learned in our introductory courses
  • Our basic Ocean Skills introduces you to realistic ocean conditions.
  • Experience the challenging conditions of Woods Hole in our Advanced Ocean Skills.
  • Practice navigation in Ocean Skills: Navigation.
  • Build your surf zone skills (and your confidence) in our two Ocean Skills: Surf trips.
    • Private Instruction
    Improve your kayaking or canoeing skills at your own pace, with personalized attention
    There's nothing like paddling on the ocean!
    and a customized focus.
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, or Stand-Up Paddleboarding.
  • Beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
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    Stand-Up Paddleboarding
    Ride the wave of this exciting new watersport! SUP combines a surfboard with a canoe paddle
    Stand-Up Paddleboarding is an exciting new watersport!
    to create a fun and exciting activity that's also a great workout!
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding Intro Classes.
  • SUP Private Instruction to learn at your pace.
    • Introductory Sea Kayak Trips
    Get your start in sea kayaking by exploring a protected, yet picturesque, portion of the Massachusetts coast. Our
    There's nothing like paddling on the ocean!
    intro. trips are designed for paddlers of all abilities!
  • Perfect for those who have never kayaked!
  • Primary focus is instruction.
  • Trips to Cohasset, Marblehead, and Hingham.
    • Kids' Camps & Classes
    Our kids' paddling camps allow children entering grades 4-9 to experience the joy of paddling.
    Kids love paddling, and our camps and classes get them started!
  • Kids' Paddling Camps for kids in grades 4–9.
  • Get started in our Kids' Kayak Class.
  • Plan an unforgettable Birthday Party or Group Event for your kids group or camp.
    • Rent a Kokatat Drysuit for the ultimate in cold-water comfort and safety.
    Drysuit Rentals
    Rent a Kokatat Drysuit for the ultimate in cold-water comfort and safety!
  • Add a drysuit to a class or trip.
  • Rent on-site or off-site.
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    Newton, Massachusetts 02466
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