Learning a new sport can be difficult. KCK understands this and provides informative club supported introductory paddle sports instruction each spring. Our emphasis is focused primarily on safety followed by education. KCK teaches classes to the membership in basic flatwater canoing, moving water canoing, whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, and rafting. Each class is a mixture of classroom and hands-on exposure to equipment and techniques followed by one or more days/evenings of practical on-the-water experiential learning. Winter pool rolling sessions are also organized by KCK members and commercial instructors to learn/hone paddling skills/techniques during the non boating season. Discounts are offered to KCK members by some of the commercial paddling instructors in the state when enrolling in their  training classes.

  As part of our effort to raise awareness of the various aspects of safety in paddle sports, KCK hosts an Annual Paddling Safety Meeting which is open to the general public as well as members. We offer presentations on various safety topics pertinent to paddling in Alaska. Last year's meeting was a success with well over 100 attendees. We look forward to another Safety Meeting April 21, 2011. 

You must be a current KCK member in order to sign-up for any KCK paddling classes offered.
In keeping with KCK's non-profit status, all KCK instructors are unpaid volunteers. Proceeds go to help sustain KCK as a safety minded paddling club.

Sign-up for paddling classes will be held at the Annual Paddling Safety Meeting Thursday, April 21st in the lobby of the Wilda Marston Theatre of the Loussac Library from 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm or you can reserve a spot early by contacting the appropriate instructor listed below.
KCK Paddling Classes 2011 Note: The cost amount listed below is for instruction only. Boat or personal gear rental will incur additional expense.
Rafting Completed Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Eric Downey	Basic Canoeing Completed Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Rich Crain      907-733-1947
new for 2011  KCK Guided Sea Kayak Trips
Sea Kayaking Guided Trips Completed Cost: $100.00 Sea Kayak rentals available: $100 single or $160 double *Trip 2 requires an additional transportation fee of $100 Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Trip Leader: Perry Solmonson of Prince William Sound Kayak Center Optional: Commercial class instruction "Kayak Basics" may be arranged through Alaska Kayak School. Cost: $100. (10% KCK member discount). Time and  date will be Sunday April 24, 10 am - 1 pm at Bartlett Pool. For more info email: AKS will also be available April 21st from 5:30 pm till 6:20 pm at the KCK Paddling Safety Meeting, Marsten Theatre Lobby, Loussac Library, Anchorage. NO refunds will be given after the KCK Paddling Safety Meeting on April 21st	Register for either trip on April 21st from 5:30 pm till 6:20 pm at the KCK Paddling Safety Meeting held at the Loussac Library, Anchorage. Attend the KCK Paddling Safety Meeting 6:30pm till 8:30 pm Trip 1: $100 per person. Friday, May 13th - May 15th *Meet in Whittier @ 2:00pm - Depart beach @ 4:00pm Paddle Passage Canal out of Whittier - Prince William Sound. Camp in Shotgun Cove 1st night, Entry Cove 2nd night and paddle north shore back to the head of Passage Canal by 5:00 pm. Trip 2: $100 per person. Friday, May 20th - May 22nd *Meet in Whittier @ 2:00pm - Depart beach @ 4:00pm *For this trip there is an additional expense of $100 per person to be paid to Epic Charters for transportation to Surprise Cove and return trip from 17 mile beach. Camp in Surprise Cove 1st night, 17 mile beach 2nd night and explore tidewater glaciers on Sunday then return to 17 mile beach for charter back to Whittier. Scheduled 6:00 pm tunnel departure Sunday. Kayak rentals available from PWS Kayak for $100 single, $160 double.

Other Commercial Paddling Classes 2011 KCK membership is not a requirement from these providers. KCK Safety Meeting is not a prerequisite for these classes. Ask about discounts for current KCK members
Instructor: Alaska Kayak Academy Contact for current info on class costs and schedules phone: (907) 746-6600 AKA Classes Web Page KCK member discount Sea Kayak Classes   Openings Available     Class Information from AKA Whitewater Classes   Openings Available   Class Information from AKA Pack Raft    Openings Available   Class Information from AKA	Instructor: Alaska Kayak School Contact for current info on class costs and schedules phone: (907) 235-2090 10% KCK member discount (5% if paid with credit/debit card) Sea Kayak Classes   Openings Available     see links below For a complete listing of classes, dates, descriptions and costs see this link.
*NOTE: These are not classes offered by KCK. They are classes offered by private commercial operators.

KCK would like to express it's appreciation to the following businesses for support of our classes and Safety Meeting through advertising, promotional donations and member discounts.

Eagle Enterprises	Alaska Raft & Kayak
Backcountry Safaris	Denali Raft Adventures
Alaska Kayak Academy	Alaska Kayak School
Movement Options	Charlene Carter Realty
Across The Bay Tent & Breakfast	PAL Photography
Red Barn Trading Co.