– Howell, MI –

Pool Sessions

Escape the cold this winter and join us for a pool session. Don’t lose your edge over the winter, stay sharp in the pool.

2023/2024 Seasons starts December 1st

Eaton Rapids

SEASON

PASS

The Season Pass gives you a 50% discount off coaching at the pool and allows you to come to all pool sessions in both Eaton Rapids and Howell. The season consists of 14 scheduled sessions in Howell and 7 sessions in Eaton Rapids from December through April. There are a limited number of Season Passes available. Each pass is $325.

Season Pass

POOL

SESSIONS

We have formal coaching available for whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, and rolling as well as Open Pool time to practice and play on your own. Choose the lesson and dates that work for you or claim one of the Season Pass and have access to all pool session dates with 50% off classes.

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Howell

All lessons are $60 or 50% off with the season pass. To register select the date under the lesson and follow the registration steps.

Suggested progression: Happiness Upside Down, Blade Awareness / Boat Control, Rescue/ Bracing, Assisted Rescue, Rolling

Select the date on the bottom of the page then select the class or open pool option.

Happiness Upside Down | $60

Being chill while hanging upside down is critical to every other paddling skill. We’ve developed a great progression to get you feeling relaxed and unconcerned about being upside down in your kayak. We will move along the progression at a rate that makes you comfortable. Once you’re happy capsizing and hanging out there for a few seconds, you’ll be in the best place to learn the roll.

First session of each month

Self Rescue / Bracing | $60

The self-rescue is essential to being an independent paddler. We will work on safely and efficiently getting you back in your boat. Not tipping over is almost always better than capsizing. Bracing also is a component skill to learning to roll a kayak. We’ll cover the essentials of connectivity with the boat, safe body positions, effective blade technique and putting it all together to stay upright.

Second session of each month

Blade Awareness / Boat Control | $60

Fine-tune your boat control and maneuvers with precision and grace. We’ll explore a range of skills to help you go where you want to go.

Third session of each month

Assisted Rescue | $60

Being an active part in any rescue is essential. We’ll explore the role of the swimmer: gear management, what to do with their boat, where to be before the rescuer arrives, and options for re-entering the cockpit quickly and easily. We’ll also explore the role of the rescuer: safety considerations, how to approach the swimmer, gear management, emptying the kayak without lifting and effective stabilization techniques

4th session of each month

Rolling | $60

Structured rolling instruction is available at each pool session this season. Kayak rolling is on almost every paddler’s “want” list. There’s not much about rolling a kayak that you will figure out on your own, so learning from a coach that can guide you through a progression is the fastest way to get a roll. Our semi-private rolling lessons are a great way to get started as you’ll have time to rest between one on one sessions with the coach and you’ll be able to learn from observing your fellow student.

Offered at each pool session. Select the date below to register.

Open Pool | $35

Have your own boat, gear, and a plan to play? Come and use the pool space without a lesson. This is free to all season pass holders. Select the day and follow the steps for registration.

Offered at each pool session. Select the date below to register.