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Sea Kayaking Trips 2010

Massachusetts has over 1,500 miles of coastline, ranging from the dramatic rocky shores of Cape Ann to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod and the Islands. We offer a wide selection of day trips to locations throughout
Through our sea kayaking trips you can experience the amazing Massachusetts coast, including Boston Light.
Massachusetts, giving you a chance to explore this picturesque coast under the watchful eye of an experienced guide and instructor.
At Charles River Canoe & Kayak, our focus is education. Therefore, most of our trips have a strong instructional component, and all offer a low student:instructor ratio. Even our "destination" trips incorporate some paddling and safety skill development. It's our goal to have kayakers leave our trips as better paddlers.
These trips offer a level of adventure for everyone, whether you're a complete beginner looking for an Introductory Trip or a seasoned paddler seeking to expand your skills or go somewhere new. See our trip ratings for more information on necessary skill levels for our trips.
PFD, paddle, wetsuit, and paddling jacket rentals are included in the price of the trip. Drysuit rentals are available for $20 per trip. Bring a hearty lunch and plenty of water, and dress for the weather. Trips depart our Newton Boathouse at the time indicated and return by 5pm. Trips always run unless the weather is extreme; alternate plans will usually be arranged. Please call us at (617) 965-5110 if you have questions.
Pricing for Most Trips:
$139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
$155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
For "Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing" and "Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf:"
$175 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio) and complimentary use of a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability). Sorry, no discounts are available with your own boat.
For our "Barking Crab Tours:"
$99 for an Adult, including guiding and kayak rental. Food and beverages at the restaurant are not included.
$85 for a Child ages 10 to 15. Each child must be accompanied by one adult.
May 2010 DIFFICULTY
RATING		 DEPARTS
NEWTON
Sun. 9 Ocean Skills — Cold Water
  • Free use of a Kokatat Drysuit.
  • 15% off Kokatat Drysuit orders.
    		•  8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
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    June 2010 DIFFICULTY
    RATING    		 DEPARTS
    NEWTON
    Sat. 5 Cohasset Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 6 Gloucester to Manchester 8am
    Full-Day Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 11 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 10-12 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 10-12 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Manchester-to-Gloucester Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 10-12 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 12 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 13 Cohasset Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 19 Advanced Ocean Skills 6am
    Advanced Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Woods Hole. We plan to return to Newton approximately 11 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 10 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves and very strong, turbulent current , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Advanced Ocean Skills. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Advanced Ocean Skills are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Advanced Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Advanced Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Advanced Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Advanced Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Advanced Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Advanced Ocean Skills. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 10 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Advanced Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 10 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 20 Ocean Skills: Navigation 8am
    Ocean Skills: Navigation Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Boston Harbor. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Formal navigation instruction, like our Introduction to Navigation classroom session.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills: Navigation, please contact us.
    Formal Navigation Instruction Required
    Students must have previous formal navigation instruction, such as our Introduction to Navigation classroom session, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Navigation but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Navigation but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 26 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 27 Marblehead Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Marblehead. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    July 2010 DIFFICULTY
    RATING    		 DEPARTS
    NEWTON
    Sat. 10 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 11 Marblehead Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Marblehead. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 17 Cohasset Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
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    Sat. 17 Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square 9am
    (Cambridge)
    Six-Hour Barking Crab Tours meet at our T-accessible Kendall Square location.
    $99 for an Adult, including guiding and kayak rental. Food and beverages at the restaurant are not included.
    $85 for a Child ages 10 to 15. Each child must be accompanied by one adult.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking or Introductory Trip, is recommended, but not required.
  • Ability to paddle 6-8 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Recommended
    We recommend, but do not require, that students take our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson before participating in our Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square.
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6-8 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square must be able to paddle 6-8 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather at our option, with a full refund given. No refunds will be offered if we decide to hold the tour.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
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    Sun. 18 Thacher Island Twin Lights 8am
    Full-Day Thacher Island Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 8-10 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Thacher Island Kayak Trip. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Thacher Island Kayak Trip are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Thacher Island Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Thacher Island Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Thacher Island Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Thacher Island Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Thacher Island Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Thacher Island Kayak Trip. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 8-10 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Thacher Island Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 8-10 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 24 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 25 Chappaquiddick 6am
    Full-Day Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 11 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in extremely challenging conditions of 15-20 knot winds and 3-6 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 18-20 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Extremely Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience extremely challenging conditions during our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip. We will hold this trip in conditions of 15- to 20-knot winds and 3- to 6-foot (well-overhead) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills series. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 18-20 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Chappaquiddick Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 18-20 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 31 Gloucester Harbor 8am
    Full-Day Gloucester Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Gloucester Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Gloucester Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Gloucester Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Gloucester Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Gloucester Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Gloucester Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Gloucester Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    August 2010 DIFFICULTY
    RATING    		 DEPARTS
    NEWTON
    Sun. 1 Cohasset Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 8 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 14 Marblehead Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Marblehead. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 15 Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing 8am
    Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to our destination. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $175 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio) and complimentary use of a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability). Sorry, no discounts are available with your own boat.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 10 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 10 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing must be able to paddle 10 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 15 Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square 9am
    (Cambridge)
    Six-Hour Barking Crab Tours meet at our T-accessible Kendall Square location.
    $99 for an Adult, including guiding and kayak rental. Food and beverages at the restaurant are not included.
    $85 for a Child ages 10 to 15. Each child must be accompanied by one adult.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking or Introductory Trip, is recommended, but not required.
  • Ability to paddle 6-8 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Recommended
    We recommend, but do not require, that students take our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson before participating in our Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square.
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6-8 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Barking Crab Tour from Kendall Square must be able to paddle 6-8 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Tours may be cancelled due to inclement weather at our option, with a full refund given. No refunds will be offered if we decide to hold the tour.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 22 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 29 Ocean Skills: Navigation 8am
    Ocean Skills: Navigation Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Boston Harbor. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Formal navigation instruction, like our Introduction to Navigation classroom session.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills: Navigation, please contact us.
    Formal Navigation Instruction Required
    Students must have previous formal navigation instruction, such as our Introduction to Navigation classroom session, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Navigation but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Navigation but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills: Navigation must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    September 2010 DIFFICULTY
    RATING    		 DEPARTS
    NEWTON
    Sun. 12 Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing 7am
    Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to our destination. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $175 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio) and complimentary use of a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability). Sorry, no discounts are available with your own boat.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 10 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 10 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing must be able to paddle 10 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 18 Cohasset Harbor Intro 8am
    Full-Day Introductory Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    This trip has no pre-requisites and is open to adult kayakers of all levels.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 19 Ocean Skills 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 26 Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf 8am
    Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to our destination. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $175 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio) and complimentary use of a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability). Sorry, no discounts are available with your own boat.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction in surf, like our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
    • Formal Surf Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous kayaking instruction in surf, such as our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing full-day trip, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.

    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.

    If you have questions, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    October 2010 DIFFICULTY
    RATING    		 DEPARTS
    NEWTON
    Sun. 10 Annisquam River 8am
    Full-Day Annisquam River Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Annisquam River Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Annisquam River Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Annisquam River Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Annisquam River Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Annisquam River Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Annisquam River Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Annisquam River Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 16 Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf 8am
    Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to our destination. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $175 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (maximum 4:1 student:instructor ratio) and complimentary use of a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability). Sorry, no discounts are available with your own boat.
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction in surf, like our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
    • Formal Surf Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous kayaking instruction in surf, such as our Ocean Skills: Surf Launching & Landing full-day trip, before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.

    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.

    If you have questions, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills: Playing in Surf (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 17 Ocean Skills — Cold Water 8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sat. 23 Lake Winnipesaukee 6am
    Full-Day Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to the put-in. We plan to return to Newton approximately 11 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal paddling instruction on the ocean, like our Ocean Skills.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Skills to paddle in challenging conditions of 10-15 knot winds and 2-3 foot waves.
  • Ability to paddle 12-14 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Ocean Paddling Instruction Required
    Students must have previous ocean kayaking instruction in waves , such as our Ocean Skills full-day trip, before participating in our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip. The conditions we expect to encounter during our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip are very challenging, and students must have strong bracing skills, excellent boat lean, and be very comfortable performing wet exits and assisted rescues.
    If you have had no formal instruction (even if you've been paddling for a while), we strongly recommend that you take our Introduction to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have taken introductory instruction but are not comfortable performing skills like boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues in waves and strong current, you should take our Ocean Skills trip.
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Be Prepared to Paddle in Challenging Conditions
    Students must be prepared to experience challenging conditions during our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip. We will hold this trip in conditions of 10- to 15-knot winds and 2- to 3-foot (head-high) waves, if necessary.
    If you are not yet comfortable paddling in significant wind and waves, we recommend building your skills in our Ocean Skills trip. If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 12-14 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Lake Winnipesaukee Kayak Trip must be able to paddle 12-14 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
    • Book Now
    Sun. 31 Ocean Skills — Cold Water
  • Free use of a Kokatat Drysuit.
  • 15% off Kokatat Drysuit orders.
    		•  8am
    Ocean Skills Full-Day Trip meets at our Newton Boathouse and travels by van to Cohasset. We plan to return to Newton approximately 9 hours after the trip departs.
    $139 includes full-day trip with expert guiding (max. 5:1 student:instructor ratio) using your own boat.
    $155 with a composite or plastic sea kayak (model depends on availability).
    Pre-Requisites & Requirements. Before signing up for this trip, you must have:
  • Formal introductory instruction, like our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or equivalent.
  • Previous practice of a wet exit, where you flipped a kayak, removed the sprayskirt, and exited the kayak while underwater.
  • Previous practice of an assisted rescue, where you wet-exited the kayak in deep water and were rescued by another kayaker.
  • Ability to paddle 6 miles in an outing.
    • Formal Introductory Instruction Required
    Students who have not participated in our Introduction to Kayaking, Introductory Trip, or private lesson must have previous kayaking instruction, including a wet exit, before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient).
    If you are not comfortable performing intermediate skills like sweep strokes, boat lean, braces, assisted rescues, and self-rescues, you'll be shocked by how much your skills improve by taking our Intro. to Kayaking course or its equivalent. While the name says "Introduction," this course covers many intermediate and advanced skills and will greatly benefit anyone who has never had formal instruction. We guarantee it!
    If you have had no formal training and have questions about the pre-requisites for our Ocean Skills, please contact us.
    Wet Exit Practice Required
    Students who have not performed a wet exit may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Assisted Rescue Practice Required
    Students who have not performed an assisted rescue may sign up for our Ocean Skills but must complete the Introduction to Kayaking course, an Introductory Trip, or a private lesson before participating in our Ocean Skills (our Quick-Start Your Kayak is not sufficient). If you have questions, please contact us.
    Paddle 6 Miles in an Outing
    Students participating in our Ocean Skills must be able to paddle 6 miles in an outing. For most people, spending more time kayaking will help them increase their endurance so they can fulfill this requirement. For a quick and easy way to spend more time on the water, visit one of our rental locations! If you have questions, please contact us.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
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