At Downstream Edge, we do mostly private instruction and small group lessons. Each customer is guaranteed to get personal attention from his or her instructor. With private lessons, you can learn and excel at your own pace. We design a custom program for each student based on your current skill level, your goals, and your schedule. Your instructor will focus on the skills that you need to improve. Pricing is different for each program so give us a call and we can talk about how best to reach your goals.

Private instruction is great for any paddler, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Everyone wants to get better. Our top-notch instructors will help any paddler reach their goals. All instructors are trained to adapt their teaching style and technique to better serve you. We don't teach from a manual. We teach from experience.

Private Instruction is available in the following areas of paddling: Freestyle kayaking and playboating
Basic white water kayaking
River Running
Creeking
Canoeing
C-1 or C-2
Slalom
Sea Kayaking

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION

At Downstream Edge, we want each customer to get personal attention from their instructor. That is why our group lessons have a student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1. If you and your boating partners want to take a course together to improve as a team, this is the option for you. We will design a custom program for each group to help your team reach the next level.

One of the biggest causes of accidents on the river is poor group dynamics. While kayaking may seem like an individual sport, it takes an organized group to safely run a river. Proper on-river organization and communication is the best way to reduce incidents and execute safe effective rescues. Our custom group programs will help your team improve paddling skills and organization.

JUNIOR KAYAK PROGRAM

Our Junior Kayak Program is a great way for kids and teens to get involved in kayaking. It provides a fun after-school and summer activity that promotes friendship, fitness, outdoor education, leadership, and just enjoying the river.

The goal of our youth program is to develop young paddlers into safe and confident kayakers. All aspects of kayaking are taught in the youth program including paddling skills, safety and rescue skills, on-river communication, leadership and organization, teamwork, fitness, logistics, and of course FUN.

The Downstream Edge youth coaching program runs year round. We meet twice a week during the kayaking season on local rivers and lakes, and once a week during the winter at an indoor pool. All skill levels are welcome. We will divide groups based on skill level, age, fitness, paddling goals, and schedule.

Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Level 2: River Runners
Level 3: Intermediate River Runners
Level 4: Basic Playboating
Level 5: Freestyle Team
Level 5: Adventure River Running Crew
Gear Program