2019 Kayaking Classes
Beginner Kayak Class:
This two-hour class focusing on the absolute basics of paddling a kayak. Alpine Shop instructors will start the class with a discussion outlining basic safety rules and paddling terminology.
On-water instruction will include Four Basic Strokes and Five Basic Maneuvers to teach new paddlers how to control their boat.
Finally, the class will conclude with a review of paddling safety and opportunities for further instruction.
Class fee is $45 per person.
Intermediate Kayak Class:
This three-hour class includes all topics covered in our Beginner class (above), as well as additional instruction over wet exits, self rescues, and assisted rescues. Prepare to get wet!
We still cover the Four Basic Strokes and Five Basic Maneuvers, PLUS we go into additional paddling techniques such as edging and low bracing to aid in kayak control. Finally, the class will conclude with a review of paddling safety and opportunities for further instruction.
Class fee is $65 per person.
A successfully completed kayaking class, Beginner or Intermediate, is required to attend Alpine Shop's Trip N Teach Advanced Kayaking class, which combines intermediate-level instruction with moving water scenarios.
If you are wanting to have a CHILD register for a class they must be able to wear at least an Adult's Small PFD, and be able to handle an Adult size paddle by themselves without difficulty
We are providing four different lake locations for our kayaking classes this year. Each lake has it's own registration page. Please select which lake you would like to go to.
Registration Lake Options
CLICK HERE - Simpson Lake - 1234 Marshall Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088
CLICK HERE - SHAW Nature Reserve - 307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039
CLICK HERE - Broemmelsiek Lake - 1795 Hwy Dd, Defiance, MO 63341
CLICK HERE - New Melle Lake - 400 Foristell Rd., New Melle, MO 63365
CLICK HERE - For SUP Classes - Information & Registration
CLICK HERE - For Canoe Classes - Information & Registration
CLICK HERE - To go to our PROGRAMS & RACE page. We have two paddle races this year! :)
