summer 2024 UPDATE
Our kayak lessons are on pause until we have completed our move to Pennsylvania. After we are settled in PA, we will be available to teach or coach at symposiums, special events, and instruct private lessons. Please contact us if you have an event or interest in contracting with us to teach for your group or organization.
Personalized Kayak Instruction
LEARN KAYAK SKILLS TO EXPLORE MORE PLACES AND HAVE MORE FUN.
Work with Liquid Fusion Kayaking’s expert kayak instructors to make your paddling more efficient, skillful, safer, and fun. Whether you are a first time kayaker or a seasoned paddler, LFK’s kayak lessons will boost your paddling performance and enjoyment.
Accelerate your learning and fun!
You won’t get a one sized fits all instruction from us, instead you will be engaged in customized instruction that is specific to your skills, interests, and paddling goals. LFK instructor’s Jeff Laxier and Cate Hawthorne are well known for their teaching and coaching expertise as well as their paddling skills. They are both certified instructors through the American Canoe Association. In addition, Jeff is a British Canoeing Sea Kayak Coach, and Cate is a K-12 teacher. Jeff and Cate’s teaching style is a highly effective blend of direct instruction, guided practice, and FUN!
Lessons - Did you notice that we didn't use the term classes?
Building your skills and confidence is our #1 priority. We have found that students learn best when lessons are tailored specifically to their interests and skills vs classes with open enrollment. Our instructional model has evolved to private lessons for individuals and small groups.
Soooooo - if you are waiting for us to announce classes that we are teaching, you are missing out! Grab your calendar and contact us about your interests and let us develop a custom lesson for you and your paddling partner(s). Sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking are team sports so rally your paddling pals and let us build your skills as a paddling team.
This private lesson approach is flexible and dynamic to your needs - 1/2 day, full day, consecutive days, short boat/long boat, surf/no surf, rock gardening, coastal touring, whitewater river running, safety and rescue, ect. Contact us and let's build a custom plan for you.