Kayak Classes

FMK Co. instructors are ACA certified, kayak professionals that have been trained to teach you how to learn kayaking. We work at your pace. Classes taught in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Deerfield Beach. Lessons are taught in a sit in cockpit style kayak on calm waters. Sit on tops available by request only.

       Steps with an assisted rescue

Click here for Kayak for Beginners Registration Form

KAYAKING FOR BEGINNERS  I – This is a great intro for the first timer wanting to become an informed paddler or someone that wants more from their kayaking experiences. Our instructors will “hand hold you” until kayaking becomes natural for you.  Getting to know your equipment, safety rules,  essential strokes, and how to prevent tipping over will be covered in this 2 hour class. After this class we hope you will catch the bug for kayaking! You will also receive a Quickstart ACA participation card.   www.acanet.org  Take this class before you purchase a kayak.

Rating:  Easy  

Class Duration: 2 hours 

Class Size: 6    participants per instructor in group
                  1-2 participants in private class

Cost:   $55.00  Includes all equipment – your choice of a sit on top or cockpit boat   
            $35.00 Group rate offered on the 1st Saturday of each month 1 1/2 hours

INTRO TO KAYAKING II  -  Refine your essential strokes, forward, backwards and moving sideways. Learn low bracing techniques, practice wet exits with assisted and self rescues. Your instructor will help you with properly fitting you in the boat and using a spray skirt. Discussion on the history of kayaking and where the sport is going today. Includes workbook and video review.

Rating: Good class for those comfortable around water and ready to get serious about your paddling skills. Prior instruction required.

Class Duration: 4 hours

Class Size: 4 participants only

Cost: $65.00  Includes all equipment

ADVANCED CLASS III  -  ROLLING CLASS

Learn stern rudder, bow rudder, edging your kayak for direction, low brace turns, and more extended paddling techniques. Practice assisted and self rescues. Sculling for support. Rolling techniques are introduced.

Rating: Prior kayak instruction required. Must use a cockpit kayak with skirt.

Class Size:2- 4 participants only

Class Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $65.00

REFRESHER CLASSES

Need some one on one to brush up on the skills learned in the classes? Spend 1 hour or 2 hours going out on a paddle trip and learn at the same time. Paddle with our master paddlers and/or American Canoe Association Instructor.
COST: $25.00 per hour

TESTIMONIALS

"Had a great time in the beginner class last Saturday" Daniel N. Miami  04/03/04

"Liz and I wanted to thank you and Eve for a great kayak experience today, despite the rain. We learned quite a bit and are now hooked!  I had canoed in the past, but found the Kayak to be much more fun.
We would like to continue to progress in our abilities and would like to take additional lessons / trips with you in the near future. 
Please thank Eve for us - next time I will be better prepared to do the rescue (no glasses or keys in pocket)." Johnny & Liz 06/07/03

I'm a bit afraid of the water and wasn't sure if I would like kayaking, but with the instructors patience, I was able to conquer my fear and love kayaking".  Cathy - Pembroke Pines 57 yrs old

"I love doing outdoor activities and plan to paddle the Everglades this winter. After taking the Intermediate course I feel comfortable in paddling the 10 mile trail".  Henry - Boca Raton  32 yrs