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Aqua Adventures Kayak Center in San Diego, California is first and foremost a kayak school offering comprehensive kayaking lessons and instruction. Led by Jen Kleck, one of the top sea kayaking instructors in the country, all of our instructors are certified by both the American Canoe Association (ACA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU). We teach sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, kayak surfing, and rock garden paddling. No other school in southern California offers the breadth of experience, knowledge, and ability that we do!
As always, kayak rental is included in the price of your class.
PLUS, with every class or clinic, you'll get a coupon good for a FREE future kayak rental! Our kayak lessons are great preparation for our kayaking trips and tours.
For information about our cancelation and refund policies click here.
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How to Select a Lesson
Having trouble choosing the right class for you? |
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Learn 2 Kayak Day
The perfect class for those who "just want to try kayaking out". If you want to sort out the differences, advantages, and applications of all the various types of kayaks including sit-on-top, recreational, and touring kayaks, this is the class for you. Don't buy a kayak before you take this class! |
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Kayaking Basics
While you can't do justice to such a diverse sport in a mere four hours, this class will give you basics quickly. We place a strong emphasis on kayaking safety so you can rent and explore independently with confidence. Topics include basic strokes, braces, capsize recovery, and kayaking safety. |
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Sea Kayaking 1
An introduction to the wonderful world of sea kayaking by expert instructors. Graduates will be qualified to rent decked sea kayaks in calm, protected water, to participate in many of our guided trips, and to take higher level classes. Save $50 when you enroll in Sea Kayaking 1, 2, & 3 at the same time. |
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Sea Kayaking 2
We’ll build on what we learned in Sea Kayaking 1, unlocking the body-boat-blade connection as we focus on stroke technique, bracing, balance, and edging for increased control of your kayak. Save $50 when you enroll in Sea Kayaking 1, 2, & 3 at the same time. |
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Sea Kayaking 3
Your introduction to the dynamic world of the open ocean taught by expert instructors in beautiful La Jolla! We’ll cover open ocean hazards and safety, surf zone basics, steering in wind and waves, and we’ll introduce towing. Save $50 when you enroll in Sea Kayaking 1, 2, & 3 at the same time. |
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Comprehensive Weekend
Our most popular class, our Comprehensive Weekend has been revamped and renamed. Look for it as Sea Kayaking 1 and Sea Kayaking 3 on consecutive days. This is an accelerated intensive introduction to the diverse sport of kayaking! We'll take you from your first strokes to adventurous coastal exploration in one weekend. |
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The POOL Eskimo Roll
A perfect setting to learn and practice "wet" skills like capsize recovery, bracing, or Eskimo rolling. The second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm at a heated, indoor pool! Heaven! Practice for only $25. Instruction is $100. |
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Private Instruction
All of our classes are offered as private lessons tailored to your needs, skill level, and particular strengths and weeknesses. We can cover material much more quickly and you can avoid unnecessary repetition of things you already know! |
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Quickie Introduction
This is a great opportunity to try kayaking for a small investment of time and money. Great for families with kids 8-14yrs. |
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Eskimo Rolling
We teach this important skill in a 2 hour class in a heated indoor pool on a 1:2 basis. Learning to Eskimo roll is fun! We also offer group practice sessions (see "The POOL")
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Sea Kayak Leadership
An intensive course for experienced paddlers who journey with groups on the open ocean. We focus on group awareness, risk assessment, and risk management. |
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Forward Stroke Clinic
A full day course class focusing on an efficient forward stroke so you can paddle farther and longer, with less fatigue and less risk of injury. The magic of this class is extensive video feedback that allows you to learn quickly! Guest instructor and national champion Brent Reitz visits us a couple times a year to teach this special class. |
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Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking
We introduce moving water and the fundamental skills that allow you to navigate whitewater rapids in a kayak: ferries, eddy turns, peel outs, and more. If you don't know how to Eskimo roll, you'll use a sit-on-top kayak - like rafting but so much more fun! Taught on class I to II+ whitewater. |
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Intermediate Whitewater
The next step for those who have taken our Introduction to Whitewater Course. We'll continue to improve our skills on class II to III whitewater. |
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Surf Zone Survival
Learn how to launch and land a sea kayak through the surf zone safely and confidently. |
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Surf Kayaking
Learn how to ride the waves in "short boats"! Using river kayaks or surf-specific kayaks we'll learn the art of riding waves. |
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Skills Development
Take your skills to the next level with weekly practice under the watchful eye of a good coach. Some previous instruction is required, but all levels are welcome! |
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Capsize Recovery
For those who have been paddling sit-on-tops and would like to use sit-in kayaks. We'll learn assisted and solo recovery techniques so you can rent our closed cockpit kayaks. |
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Practical Navigation
This class provides hands on instruction in practical navigation from a kayak. We teach you how to read nautical chart, use hand-held and deck compasses, and calculate tides, distance, and speed. |
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Night Navigation
We’ll head down to San Diego Bay to learn the nuances of navigating at night. This is a component of BCU 5 Star award. |
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Camping from your Kayak
A fun, easy way to find out what kayak touring is all about! Load your kayak with camping gear, set up camp on Fiesta Island and cook a hearty luch. |
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