Paddling Classes & Trips
Kayaking & Canoeing classes & adventures in North Carolina
Swamp Magic River Float
May 7-10
Roanoke River
$525
The swamp is a place of mystery, transformation and resilience—beautiful lessons for those willing to enter the depths and listen.
While others see murky water and tangled roots, we'll discover an ecosystem of extraordinary complexity: ancient cypress rising from mirror-still water, wildlife that exists nowhere else, a forest that has mastered the art of thriving in the liminal space between worlds.
Look beyond the surface, uncover hidden truths as we paddle through an enchanting and misunderstood ancient forest.
Kayak Rescues & Recoveries
Lake Raleigh
$120
Get ready for paddling season! Getting back in your kayak after you flip isn't as easy as it seems. Getting someone else back in their kayak can put you at risk. You'll learn and practice several methods for self- rescue in addition to how to rescue someone else, without getting flipped yourself. Bring your own boat or use one of ours. ​
May 15 1pm-5pm
Intro to Sea Kayaking Overnight
May 29-30
Hammocks Beach State Park
$300
Master the fundamentals of sea kayaking on this beginner-friendly overnight to an uninhabited island. You'll learn to pack your kayak, read wind and currents, navigate channels, and handle your craft with confidence. Paddle through wildlife-rich marshes to pristine beaches, practicing essential techniques as you go. By evening, you'll have foundational skills every sea kayaker needs—plus a campsite earned on white sand dunes. Watch the Milky Way from your tent, knowing you paddled here with skills that will serve every future water adventure.
Real techniques. Gorgeous destination. The foundation every sea kayaker needs.
Modern Elder - Intro to Kayaking
May 4 1pm-5pm
Lake Raleigh
$120
Everything you need to know to get started kayaking on your nearby lakes and ponds. If you've just bought a kayak or you're considering it but unsure whether it's for you, this is your class. We'll launch on a local, protected lake to learn basics strokes and maneuvers, cover risk management on the water, transporting your kayak, choosing the right boat and special considerations for injury prevention and adaptable kayaking for mobility issues.