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Kayak Tours and Instruction

Kayakers on Fredenberg Lake Positive Energy Outdoors is proud to offer kayaking on our private inland lake waterfront and Lake Superior. Our kayak programs range from 2 hours to a full day, and custom multi-day trips are available. There is no minimum or maximum age. Very young children can ride in the front of a tandem kayak on our private inland lake, and children as young as 5 enjoy our paddling our exclusive youth sized boats. Our fleet of 24+ kayaks includes boats for paddlers under 100 pounds, stable single and tandem kayaks as well as fishing kayaks.

We offer tours and instruction 7 days a week on both our private, inland lake and wind and weather permitting, on Lake Superior. Lake Superior tours begin by 9 am, the calmest part of the day. Morning, afternoon or evening start times are available for inland lake paddling. Positive Energy provides boats, paddles, PFDs, wetsuits for Lake Superior and instruction. Bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottles, sunscreen, shoes to get wet and lunch or snacks. While advanced reservations are recommended, especially for weekend and holidays, give us a call--we can often accommodate last minute inquiries.

Bringing a group of youth to Duluth or the North Shore? Positive Energy can provide an inland lake or Lake Superior kayak experience for your group, or a multi-element program that may include kayaking, climbing on our portable wall or in Duluth or on the North Shore, driving draft horses, renewable energy education and naturalist guided hikes.

To make a reservation, call 218-391-0147 or e-mail info@outdooredventures.org. Payment is by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover), and a 50% deposit will reserve your spot. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will e-mail a confirmation letter, directions and an assumption of risk form.

Positive Energy is located just 15 miles north of Duluth (a 25-30 minute drive), 40-45 minutes from Two Harbors and approximately 3 hours from the Twin Cities. Upon receipt of your deposit or credit card information, you will receive detailed directions and a confirmation letter.

Inland Lake Kayaking

Inland Lake Kayak Skills Course (2-3 hours): $75/adult, $30/child under 12. Positive Energy Outdoors offers a Kayak Skills Course on Fredenberg Lake designed to teach basic paddling and rescue skills, including an overview and introduction to kayak designs and types, proper kayak outfitting, sizing and foot pedal adjustment, basic paddle strokes (forward, reverse, sweep and draw), entering and exiting the kayak from shore or a dock, and rescue skills including the wet exit, solo and assisted rescues and braces. Participation in Positive Energy's Kayak Skills course or a similar course offered by a reputable provider is required to rent boats for use on Fredenberg or Island Lakes ($10/hour for single kayaks, $15/hour for tandem kayaks). Sorry, we do not rent boats for use on Lake Superior.

Inland Lake Kayak Intro (2-3 hours): $60/adult, $30/child under 12. Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Fredenberg Lake. No previous kayak experience is necessary, and youth sized boats, tandem (2 person) kayaks or stable fishing/recreational kayaks are available to try. Learn basic paddle strokes and how to safety enter and exit your boat, as well as what to do in the event of an accidental capsize. Want to get wet? We can teach you rescue skills as part of the intro or you can simply paddle and enjoy the scenery and wildlife, as we often see loons, bald eagles, great blue herons, turtles, deer and more. The Inland Lake Kayak Intro does not qualify as a Kayak Skills Course for boat rental, but does provide a fantastic introduction to kayaking for first time paddlers, including children.

Women's Wednesday Night Kayaking (2 hours): $25/paddler. Join us on Wednesday evenings for a relaxing women's paddle. Learn or improve your paddling technique and enjoy the beauty of Fredenberg Lake, where we often see bald eagles, loons, osprey, great blue herons and other wildlife. No previous paddling experience necessary--we provide boats, equipment and basic instruction. Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, weather permitting, May-September--call Steph @ 218-391-0147 to RSVP by 5 pm the day of the paddle and for directions.

Lake Superior Kayaking

Lake Superior Kayak Skills Course (2-3 hours): (Inland Lake Kayak Skills Course or similar course recommended, but not required). $150 minimum for up to 2 paddlers, $75/person (3 or more paddlers). Continue building your paddling skills on Lake Superior. Learn or improve your braces, rescues, towing and additional paddling and risk management skills and techniques for challenging conditions. If the waves are up, play in the surf as you learn kayak surfing and surf zone survival techniques.

Burlington Bay Lighthouse and Lava Flow Tour (3 hours): $150 minimum for up to 2 paddlers, $75/person (3 or more paddlers). Kayak on Lake Superior from Burlington Bay, where you'll start with a thorough, land based introduction to boats and paddling equipment, paddling techniques and what to do in the event of accidental capsize before heading out for a 3-4 mile paddle to Agate Bay and back. You'll enjoy the scenery (look for bald eagles) on the forested, rocky shoreline. Learn about North Shore history as you paddle past the lighthouses to Agate Bay, a working harbor where thousand footers are sometimes docked. Tours begin at 9 am daily (weather permitting), and all equipment and instruction is provided. No previous paddling experience is necessary. Positive Energy has stable tandem (2 person) and single kayaks available depending upon previous paddling experience and weather conditions.

Split Rock Lighthouse Tour (3-4 hours): $250 minimum for up to 2 paddlers, $100/person (3 or more paddlers). Enjoy the stunning beauty of the sheer cliffs at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. After a thorough land based introduction covering boats and paddling equipment, paddling techniques and what to do in the event of accidental capsize, you'll enjoy a view of Split Rock Lighthouse from the water and learn about the fascinating natural history of the North Shore. A current state park sticker or day pass is required to park--stay for a tour of the lighthouse afterwards. Tours begin at 8:30 am daily (weather permitting) and all equipment and instruction is provided. No previous paddling experience is necessary, and Positive ENergy provides stable tandem or single kayaks depending on participants' paddling experience and weather conditions. If conditions are not suitable for paddling at Split Rock Lighthouse, Burlington or Agate Bay in Two Harbors may be substituted.

Positive Energy is a 501(c)3 not-for-proﬁt organization. Your participation in kayaking and other public programming, such as dog sled tours, rock climbing, team building and sleigh rides, provides crucial funding to help defray the operating expenses for the educational programs we provide for youth. Please ask about sponsorship opportunities or contributing to our day camp scholarship fund. Under IRS regulations, you are entitled to a charitable contribution for any payments exceeding the actual value of goods or services received. Also, please shop at our estore: duluthoutdooreducation.com/estore where a portion of your purchase is donated to Positive Energy.

Women's Lake Superior Paddling Clinic at the Two Harbors Kayak Festival

Join Steph on Lake Superior on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 pm for a special clinic just for women--more information and registration is available at: www.kayakfestival.org.

Our 2012 Kayak and Paddleboard Camp for youth who have completed grades 2-8 runs from July 16-20, and our new Paddle, Climb and Camp program for youth who have completed grades 5-8 runs from Just 23-27, 2012.

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