Pool Lessons

Introduction to Kayaking - This is a great class for learning how to kayak or freshening up your skills.  The class consists of boat basics, getting comfortable in a kayak, strokes, braces, and safety .
Location: Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Dates & Times: This is a two day class on Friday 7:45-9:45 and Saturday 2:15-5:15

Cost: $110.00 (non-refundable) Register with Schoolcraft College
Gear Requirements:  Appropriate clothing for a pool (no cotton), Water shoes, Nose-plugs & Snacks.
Gear Provided: Kayaks, Life Jackets, Paddles
Course Environment: Indoor Heated Pool
Prerequisites: None

Rolling

Kayak Rolling - In this class we show you how to do a basic kayak roll.
Location: Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Dates & Times: Saturdays 2:15-5:15


Cost: $75.00 (non-refundable) Register with Schoolcraft College
Gear Requirements:  Appropriate clothing for a pool (no cotton), Water shoes, Nose-plugs & snacks.
Gear Provided: Kayaks, Life Jackets, Paddles
Course Environment: Indoor Heated Pool
Prerequisites: Introduction to Kayaking or Equivalent

Spring/Summer

Introduction to Sea Kayaking - This class is for the person looking for open water adventure.  The class consists of strokes, braces, rescues and safety on open water.
Location: Island Lake Recreation Area, on Island Lake in the park
Date: Saturday, July 3rd
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $110.00 (non-refundable, but transferable to another person)
Gear Requirements:  Drinking Water, Appropriate clothing for weather (no cotton), Paddle or Rain jacket, Water shoes, Nose-plugs Lunch & snacks.
Gear Provided: Kayaks, Life Jackets, Paddles
Course Environment: Flat, open water with sandy beach
Prerequisites: None

Sea Kayak Rescues- In this class we cover a wide variety of open water rescues including t-rescues, all-in rescues, And other various rescues.

Advanced Kayak Rolling - In this class we will improve on your roll technique with off-side rolls, kelp/ broken paddle rolls,  and hand rolls.

To contact us:

Phone: 248-672-6777
Fax: 248-676-0873
Email: Bert@HoppOutdoors.com