Essentials of Kayak Touring - ACA L2 Skills

Become a more efficient and confident paddler by learning new safety and recovery skills and refining how you perform essential strokes and maneuvers.

In this full-day class, we’ll cover ways to paddle more efficiently in sheltered bays, inlets, and rivers. We’ll work on techniques to maneuver a kayak more effectively, including combining strokes to link maneuvers and using edging during turns.

We’ll also introduce methods to prevent a capsize, including the low brace, and learn some new self-rescue, assisted rescue, and towing skills.

Prerequisites: L1 kayaking skills or permission of instructor.

Pier 4 Brooklyn Bridge Park or Lake Sebago

Please pay attention to class location when booking
Full day
$150

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All participants must complete a waiver before taking part in any Kayak Foundation kayak or stand-up paddleboard class or workshop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our programs take place rain or shine, but strong winds or lightning will cause cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel or limit classes or trips due to weather or water conditions.

    Events may be cancelled for water quality caution if it has rained 1 inch or more in the previous 24 hours.

    Full refunds are made if The Kayak Foundation cancels a program for any reason.

  • All paddlers are required to wear a life vest when on the water — no exceptions—and will need to follow the directions of our Instructor and staff.

    Paddlers must be able to hear and understand instructions and communicate with the program instructor and staff, enter, exit and sit in a kayak without assistance, hold and move a kayak paddle, hold their breath under water and keep their head above water while wearing a life vest.

  • We reserve the right to cancel or limit classes or trips due to weather or water conditions. Events may be cancelled for water quality caution if it has rained 1 inch or more in the previous 24 hours. Programs may be cancelled if a minimum number of participants (typically 2 or more) are not registered at least 48 hours in advance. The Kayak Foundation will make a full refund if it cancels a program for any reason.

    If you cancel a reservation more than a week before a class, trip or session, The Kayak Foundation will refund 100% of the fee. If you cancel less than a week but more than 24 hours in advance of a class, trip or session, The Kayak Foundation will refund 50% of the fee. There is no refund if you cancel a reservation within 24 hours of a class, trip or session. Private or special classes and trips may have different cancellation provisions.

  • We provide your kayak or standup paddleboard, paddle, and life vest—everything you need for a safe and fun experience.

    For details on what you should bring and wear, go to What to know before you go for details and helpful recommendations.

Where to find us

Centrally located in Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Kayak Foundation
Pier 4 Visitor Center,
Brooklyn Bridge Blvd,
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Email us: info@kayakfoundation.org
Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply.

Other TKF venues:
ACA Camp, Sebago Lake, Harriman State Park, NY