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KAYAK ACADEMY

of Wichita Falls

SAFETY – SKILLS – SUCCESS

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing

–absolutely nothing­–  half so much worth doing

as messing about in boats.”

Kenneth Grahame
 
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing
–absolutely nothing­–
half so much worth doing
as messing about in boats.”
Kenneth Grahame 
Ruth Martin Ward, Krazy Kayaker
Ruth Martin Ward, Krazy Kayaker

About Me

How fun is this?  I get to work on the lake!  I love kayaking, teaching, and people = what a great mix.  I have served as an ACA certified Kayak Instructor in the Wichita Falls TX and Lawton OK area.  What I teach at “Fun School”  is Safety, Skills, and Success. Kayak Academy of WF provides all the equipment for my students to discover the joy of kayaking.  The “Classrooms” of Lake Wichita and Lake Arrowhead are open during Spring through the Fall. My students leave the Classroom prepared with basic kayaking skills and knowledge about kayaks, paddles and personal safety.

When I am not teaching, I am paddling distance and endurance races — I’m talking 22 miles up to 135 miles or leading Kayak Kamping adventures with those who have taken my Kayak 101 class. 

I look forward to having you join in the Fun!

 

Services


KAYAK 101
Beginner Class

Group Instruction

Join this fun class taught by a certified ACA Kayak Instructor. Class ratio is 5 students to 1 instructor. Students learn the correct technique of six different strokes. In the 3 hour class we cover valuable insights for decision-making toward the students’ first kayak purchase. Come learn about the kayak, paddle, PFD, and Assisted Rescue. By the end of class students are equipped with skills and self-confidence for their very own kayak adventure!

$75 per student – 3 hour course


KAYAK 201
Advanced Class

Group Instruction

In this class you will increase your skill level by implementing five new strokes, edging your kayak, perfecting your Assisted Rescue, and learning to Self-Rescue. As you put all these skills to work, you will increase your love and enjoyment for paddling. For extra-credit, we have some kayak camping gems and kayak transporting jewels and
Ta-Da!you are ready to roll.
WHOOP! 

 $100 per student – 3 hour challenge

KAYAK 1 – ON – 1

Personal Instruction

Uncomfortable being with a group? I’ve got good news! Sign up for a private lesson. Enjoy the time being geared to suit your need and your speed -whether it be learning the basics, improving your strokes, practicing Assisted Rescues, or trying different styles of kayaks. You will learn everything that we cover in the Kayak 101. And, the best part of KAYAK 1-on-1 is that it is available to fit your schedule! WOW! Personal coaching! Does it really get any better than this?

$85 per hour
– minimum 2 hours – 


TEAM BUILDER

Group Instruction 

Bring your office staff, team, or club to our kayak class for a Team Building experience. This is taking Kayak 101 to the max. The class is sprinkled with competition and support events along with kayaking instruction. Be warned! Your group dynamics will change for the better and they will love you for this experience!  Participants are challenged and stretched; encouraged and changed.  Bonding and positive support is developed. It will be the highlight of the year for your office staff, team, or club!
– 4 hour course –
Contact us for a quote.

Registration

1.  Select a  Class             2.  Fill out the Registration Form            3.  Make your Payment

Registration

1.  Select a  Class 
2.  Fill out the Registration Form
3.  Make your Payment

C A L E N D A R

CLASSES    EVENTS

     APRIL 2023    Saturday class:    3 hours   

                     April 22    KAYAK 101   9:00 AM – Noon
                     April 29    KAYAK 101   9:00 AM – Noon 

MAY 2023    Saturday class:   3 hours    

          May 6     KAYAK 101    9:00 AM – Noon

            May 13   KAYAK 101    9:00 AM – Noon 

 
            May 19 – 21   *KAYAK KAMPING  Kiamichi River,OK                                                        **Prerequisite: Kayak 101 
                       May 27   KAYAK 101     9:00 AM -Noon 

 JUNE  2023  Saturday class:    3 hours              

                             June 3          KAYAK 101 –   8:30 AM – 11:45
                June 10     KAYAK 101 –   8:30 AM – 11:45
                June 17     KAYAK 101 –   8:30 AM – 11:45
                JUNE 23-25   KAYAK KAMPING    TBA  

JULY  2023  SATURDAY CLASS:    3 HOURS  

               July 1    KAYAK 101  –   8:00 AM  – 11:15
               July 8    KAYAK 101  –   8:00 AM  – 11:15
               July 15  KAYAK 101  –   8:00 AM  – 11:15
    July 22   KAYAK 101  –   8:00 AM  – 11:15
    July 28-30   KAYAK KAMPING  TBA         

AUGUST  2023  SATURDAY CLASS:    3 HOURS  

          Aug 5    KAYAK 101  –  8:00 AM  – 11:00
          Aug 12  KAYAK 101  –  8:00 AM  – 11:00
          Aug 19  KAYAK 101  –  8:00 AM  – 11:00
AUGUST  25-27   KAYAK KAMPING   TBA  

  2023  CALENDAR  

— KAYAK CLASS:  3 HOURS —

APRIL

APRIL 22 

KAYAK 101- 9:00 AM

APRIL 29 

KAYAK 101- 9:00 AM

MAY 

MAY 6 

KAYAK 101- 9:00 AM

MAY 13

KAYAK 101- 9:00 AM

MAY 19-21

PREREQUISITE: KAYAK 101 

Kayak Camping

Kiamichi River, OK

May 27

KAYAK 101- 9:00 AM 

  

JUNE

— KAYAK CLASS:  3 HOURS —

June 3

KAYAK 101- 8:30 AM

June 10

KAYAK 101- 8:30 AM

JUNE 17

KAYAK 101- 8:30 AM

 JUNE 23-25  KAYAK CAMPING

BUFFALO RIVER, ARK 

PREREQUISITE: KAYAK 101 

June 25

KAYAK 101- 8:45 AM

 

JULY

— KAYAK CLASS:  3 HOURS —

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

July 8

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

July 15

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

JULY 22

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

JULY 28-30

KAYAK KAMPING    TBA

PREREQUISITE: KAYAK 101 

 

AUGUST

— KAYAK CLASS:  3 HOURS —

AUGUST 5

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

AUGUST 12

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

AUGUST 19

KAYAK 101- 8:00 AM

AUGUST 25-27

KAYAK KAMPING    TBA

PREREQUISITE: KAYAK 101 

 
 

CLASS OPTIONS

Beginner:  KAYAK 101 – see calendar        

Advanced:  KAYAK 201 – contact us                  

Personal:  1-on-1 – contact us           

Group: Team Building – contact us

 

REGISTRATION

and PAYMENT

CLASS OPTIONS

Beginner:  KAYAK 101 – see calendar 

Advanced:  KAYAK 201 – contact us

Personal:  1-on-1 –  contact us

Group: Team Building –  contact us


PAYMENT

KAYAK 101 per participant: $75

Quantity

PAYMENT

KAYAK 101 per participant: $75

Quantity

Contact:      kayakacademywf@gmail.com     9406428723