Pinniped Kayak

03/08/2026

Chasing Water 2026, October 10th-12th is in the works!
Stay tuned for details

https://www.pinnipedkayak.com/sea-kayaking-classes-calendar/2023/10/13/chasing-water-2023-wemp9-bkxs2

03/06/2026

2026 Course Schedule is here!

Hello Kayakers, I trust you’ve all had a great winter (and perhaps finally reached a point where you’re ready to be done with it already!) I’m looking ahead to getting back out on the water, and I’m happy to share a variety of training opportunities for you. No matter your goals, you’ll fi...

03/06/2026

http://www.pinnipedkayak.com/news/2026/3/6/2026-courses-now-open

Hello Kayakers, I trust you’ve all had a great winter (and perhaps finally reached a point where you’re ready to be done with it already!) I’m looking ahead to getting back out on the water, and I’m happy to share a variety of training opportunities for you. No matter your goals, you’ll fi...

03/06/2026

Whitewater for Sea Kayakers, Penobscot River, Maine
July 8th - 10th with Nate Hanson and, of course Pyranha Kayaks!

Great things happen when sea kayakers take to the river for whitewater training. We’ve had an awesome time introducing many of you to the river in the past few years, and we're looking forward to more. This year we’ll again offer our course on the famed Penobscot River, giving us access to relia...

03/06/2026

ACA Level 5 IDW/ICE/Update with Synaptic Sport, June 5-10th, 2026, Midcoast, ME.

This three-day IDW followed by 2 day ICE focuses on the skills and process to deliver intentional learner-centered and learning-focused sessions in advanced open water environments. This course is offered by Synaptic Sport and Todd Johnstone-Wright. Click on course title for details.

11/03/2025

10/28/2025

Looking for practice student volunteers, for a day of training on Monday, November 10th, in the Mount Desert Island region. This is part of an ACA Level 4 Instructor Certification, and volunteers should have some experience with paddling around rocks, waves, surf, etc, but don't need to be proficient in Level 4 conditions. Practice students should have a drysuit and provide their own equipment. Contact [email protected]

09/25/2025

ACA Level 4 Instructor Certification Workshop, November 7-10th, Ellsworth, ME
Open to L3 Instructors, or L4 updating instructors.

L4 Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor Certification is offered for existing L3 Coastal Kayak instructors who are prepared to expand their teaching skills into more advanced environments, and provide more effective and differentiated instruction in authentic paddling environments. Click on course titl

08/17/2025

This Wednesday, join Nate for an island-hopping journey. (appropriate for paddlers who are comfortable paddling at 3 knots, for ~2 hours between stops)

This day brings all your foundational skills together into the context of a journey to the islands off Mount Desert Island - after all, isn’t that the point of becoming a skilled sea kayaker!? This day will build on prior instruction on strokes and rescues. We’ll start by learning a bit about tr...