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. This year's meeting was a success with well over 100 attendees. We look forward to another Safety Meeting some time in April of 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 Safety Meeting April 25th in the lobby of the Wilda Marston Theatre of the Loussac Library from 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
KCK Paddling Classes 2010 Note: The cost amount listed below is for instruction only. Boat or personal gear rental will incur additional expense.
Rafting Openings Available Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Eric Downey	Basic Canoeing Openings Available Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Rich Crain      907-733-1947

Other Commercial Paddling Classes 2010 KCK membership is not a requirement from these providers. KCK Safety Meeting is not a prerequisite for these classes.
Instructor: Alaska Kayak Academy Contact for current info on class costs and schedules phone: (907) 746-6600 KCK member discount Sea Kayak Classes   Openings Available     see links below Intro Strokes Rescue Open Ocean Whitewater Classes   Openings Available   see links below Intro Strokes Ferry & Eddy River Running Rolling	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. Kachemak Bay Immersion Sea Kayaking Skills Symposium May 28th - June 1st
*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.