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Inland Lake Kayak Skills Course

Learn all about kayaking with our course!

Interested in improving your kayak skills or would like to rent a kayak for inland lake use? Join us on beautiful Fredenberg Lake for an Inland Lake Kayak Skills Course!

During this 3 hour lesson, you’ll learn:
– An overview and introduction to kayak designs and types
– Proper kayak outfitting, sizing and foot pedal adjustment
– Basic paddle strokes and technique for efficient paddling
– How to enter and exit the kayak from shore or a dock
– Rescue skills including the wet exit, solo and assisted rescues and braces

Our inland lake kayak skills course is appropriate for children and adults, and is a requirement for our inland lake kayak rentals.

What Is Not Included?

– Our skills course includes a kayak, PFD, paddle, safety gear and expert instruction. A clothing list will be provided.
– We do not provide any snacks or water. Please bring what you need.

Meeting Location

Fredenberg Lake (Duluth, MN)