Kayak Lessons

Kayaking Lessons at Ultimate Watersports

You just bought your first kayak and you’re ready for the next step. To paddle safely with confidence and get the full enjoyment to maximize your investment, consider taking a lesson at Ultimate Watersports in Baltimore, Maryland.

If you have yet to buy one, then our 3-Hour Quick Start Course is a must. Your ability to select the proper type of kayak will be greatly enhanced once you know how a kayak is supposed to perform. The small price of our course will save you both time and money when you are ready to invest in your first kayak!

Great instructors! They each have a very distinct style and provide tremendous support in helping your clients achieve what seemed previously unachievable. The other women from class were really charged and had nothing but great things to say about their experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and feel closer than ever to mastering my technique and more confident on bracing as well. Thanks to their quality instruction, I am unlearning some bad habits.

Fair winds...
Elizabeth K. Outward Bound Professionals

Boats, Strokes, and Folks 

Reservation required

Every Sunday from 10:30am – 12:30pm

$45.00 per person

This is a chance for anyone that wanted to get out and try kayaking.  This course is will introduce students to the different types of boats available, how to fit themselves for a boat, the basics of paddling and turning, how to get back on the boat if it flips, and a chance to mingle with other new paddlers.  Taught on stable and safe sit-on-top style kayaks this two-hour session will give students the confidence and skills to pursue their kayaking dreams.

What you'll learn:

  • Properly fit & adjust your kayak
  • Properly grip & control your paddle
  • Understand necessary safety considerations
  • Gracefully enter and exit your kayak from shore
  • Perform basic strokes and maneuvers

 

GUESTS MUST ARRIVE AND CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED LESSON TIME. ALL CLASSES BEGIN AND END ON TIME.

Beginner Sea Kayaking

Reservation required

Saturday’s 10am – 2pm

$85.00 per person

MAY 19

JUNE 2, 16, 30

JULY 14, 28

AUGUST 11, 25

This is our take on the traditional American Canoe Association (ACA) introduction to sea kayaking and coastal touring class.  The course will cover the finer points of boat types, parts and selection as well as the some of the other safety measures everyone should take before hitting the water.  A wide range of strokes and their multiple applications will be covered and practiced as students paddle the beautiful shores and waterways of the Gunpowder River.  Be ready to get wet because the second half of the course involves assisted and self-rescue techniques.  Previous paddling experience is highly suggested as well as a fitness level required for a four-hour course.

What you'll learn:

  • Properly fit & adjust your kayak
  • Properly grip & control your paddle
  • Understand necessary safety considerations
  • Gracefully enter and exit your kayak from shore
  • Perform basic and intermediate strokes and maneuvers
  • Understand personal limitations and skill level
  • Safely & effectively wet-exit your kayak
  • Perform a T-Rescue and Paddle Float self-rescue

 

GUESTS MUST ARRIVE AND CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED LESSON TIME. ALL CLASSES BEGIN AND END ON TIME.

 

Sign Up for Kayaking Lessons!

All guests must arrive and check in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson time.

Contact us or call 410-335-5352 All kayak lessons are held at our Hammerman Beach location in Baltimore, Maryland