Adult Instruction

Adult Learn to Paddle at the Lake

Level 1, 2 and 3

Our introduction to kayaking lessons are for anyone who is new to the sport and interested in learning to paddle on the lake (or refreshing basic skills). Our instructors will teach you basic paddle strokes and ensure you know how to exit the boat safely if you flip. Once you have completed one of these lessons and become a club member, you can join our Cultus Lake meet-up group for free, weekly paddling adventures. Levels 1 through 3 are held at Cultus Lake. All equipment is provided.

Adult Whitewater Skills

Level 4 +

These lessons are tailored for paddlers who are new to the sport of whitewater kayaking. Lessons start at Cultus lake (levels 1-3) and progress to the river (level 4). Participants will learn wet-exits, basic paddling strokes and boat maneuvers essential to river kayaking, as well as basic river awareness, hazard identification, and safe river practices. By the end of these lessons, participants will be comfortable paddling up to class II water.

Have Previous whitewater experience and looking to further your skills. Please contact us for future programming at ccekayak@gmail.com.

Adult Whitewater lessons are Offered again in Spring 2024

Private Instruction and ROLLING LESSONS

The CCE Paddling Club also offers affordable private lessons for those looking for instruction specifically catered to their abilities and paddling goals. Private lessons are available on the lake and on the river, and equipment can be provided. Please contact us directly at ccekayak@gmail.com for inquiries and availability.

We have half hour private rolling lessons available. Please email us at ccekayak@gmail.com.

Women on the Water

Join our rockstar NCCP certified female instructors for Level 1, 2 and Level 3 lessons surrounded by other women.

Offered again in Spring 2024