Kayak Classes

Beginner Kayak Classes

TKF Tuesday Practice Sessions

Each Tuesday evening, a TKF certified instructor will host a 90-minute
small-group practice session with boats and equipment. This is meant for those who have already taken an ACA class (or by invitation), are comfortable with their wet exit, and are looking for informal splash-around time to hone their skills. (Not a formal class.)

Dates: Tuesday Evenings
Duration: Boathouse typically opens 5:45pm; on water by 6pm; off water by 7:30pm; boathouse closes by 8pm.
Price: $25
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ACA Level 1 – Introduction to Kayaking

This full day class is a great introduction to paddling deck boats (sit inside kayaks), efficient stroke techniques as well as safety techniques. Taught in the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park you will have the opportunity to find comfort in paddling as well as have a lot of fun and get wet.

Dates: See Calendar Below
Level/Prerequisites: Beginner
Price: $150

Intermediate Kayak Classes

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ACA Level 2 – Essentials of Kayak Touring

This course takes you further in developing efficiency in your kayak strokes and maneuvers and learn new level 2 skills. New safety and recovery techniques such as bracing are introduced to help you build confidence on
the water. Taught in the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park enjoy paddling with others eager to improve their skills and have fun.

Dates: See Calendar Below
Level/Prerequisites: Level 1 skills
Price: $150
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ACA Coastal Kayaking Level 2 Instructor Certification Workshop

Learn and practice how to be an ACA-certified Level 2 Instructor in this four-day Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW). This course includes the development workshop as well as certification exam.  Participants must be members of the American Canoe Association in good standing and should be familiar with the skills and knowledge for Level 2 Essentials of Coastal Kayaking skills.

Dates: October 3-6
Prerequisites: ACA Level 2 Skills Assessment
Price: $640
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The Elegant Blade

An elegantly handled paddle is a quiet and cool demonstration of skill. But it is more than that: it is also the key to efficiency. Find your inner elegance through demonstration, experimentation, and games. (1.5 hours)

Date: August 12
Prerequisites: Level 2 Skills
Price: $40
To Register, contact us at info@kayakfoundation.org.

Advanced Kayak Classes

ACA Level 3 – Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement

Take your paddling skills to the next level. Work on stroke efficiency as well as stroke blending. Gain more comfort in your boat as you take your edging and leaning further. Come down to the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park and enjoy.

Date: See Calendar Below
Prerequisite: Level 2 skills.
Price: $150
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Let’s Get Wet! Flat Water Safety

This full day of learning and practicing a wide variety of safety and rescue techniques takes place at Lake Sebago at Harriman State Park. Self-rescue & group rescue skills are introduced, from essentials to the exotic. Each paddler has a chance to discover which works best under which circumstances. Rescues & recovery techniques must be constantly practiced.

Date: Contact us at info@kayakfoundation.org
Prerequisite: Level 2 skills.
Price: $125
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Bouncy Currents (ACA Level 4)

An introduction to the unique challenges and fun of paddling in swiftly moving harbor currents. Play and experiment with your paddling and rescue techniques in open bouncy water.

Date: See Calendar Below
Prerequisite: Level 3 skills.
Price: $100
Contact matt@kayakfoundation.org

Lumpy Waters (ACA Level 4)

Introduction to rough water skills and the joy of playing in moving waters. Beach launching and landing techniques; reading moving water; control in
current; use of the stern rudder in current and surf; effective edging and bracing when broached; surf in tide- race; group management, and safety in the surf zone. Held at Democrat Point, Long Island.

Prerequisite: Solid Level 3 skills.
Dates: See Calendar Below
Price: $150
Contact matt@kayakfoundation.org

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For more information: info@kayakfoundation.org


Address & Directions

We are located at One15 Brooklyn Marina, 159 Bridge Park Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Whether you enter from Pier 6 located near Atlantic Avenue or Old Fulton Street, follow the path to the One15 Brooklyn Marina between piers 3 and 5. You’ll know it when you arrive: you’ll see the moored sailboats.

Nearby Transportation

There is indoor public parking at the One Brooklyn Bridge Park residential tower. Free parking in the neighborhood near the park is extremely limited and cannot be counted on, but you could try. We highly recommend taking public transportation, biking or walking to the park. BBP is accessible by subway (A/C to High Street, F to York Street or 2/3 to Clark Street train station) bus (nearest buses are the B25, B61, B63, B67) or arrive by East River Ferry or NY Water Taxi.

Biking

If biking is your preferred means of transportation then the Brooklyn Bridge Park is the perfect place for you. Whether you enter from the North or South Entrance of the park, there’s a bike path that will lead you to Pier 4.

Interested in a private program or outing? Contact us at info@kayakfoundation.org