41 North Coastal Adventures

04/09/2026

Looking for a summer camp that gets your kids off screens and into nature?

41° North’s 2026 Coastal Adventures Camp is designed to build confidence, develop resilience, encourage teamwork, and foster respect for the environment through fun activities and experiences designed by teachers and outdoor education specialists.

Activities during the 4-day camp for rising 5th through 8th graders include:

🛶 kayaking
🏄🏻‍♀️ paddleboarding
🐸 Rocky River and Lake Erie ecology
🏕️ outdoor skills
🎨 art

Spaces are open for July 13-16;
Waitlist available for June 15-18

Tuition: $360 for 4 full days of adventure. Discounts for sibling enrollments!

Spaces are limited — get your child outside, active, and growing this summer with our Coastal Adventures Camp!

Learn more & register at 41N.com/coastal-adventures-camp

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04/05/2026

Just added! We will be offering an ACA Coastal Leader Certification Workshop, June 4-6 in Lakewood, Ohio.

This 3-day workshop is for individuals seeking ACA certification to lead groups on coastal waters exposed to winds to 12kn and waves/surf to 2ft.

This new ACA leadership program and is perfect for meet-up organizers, clubs, university recreation programs, or those working for outfitters.

For more information or to register, visit www.41n.com/leader-certification

03/08/2026

41° North Coastal Adventures is accepting applications for staff for our kayak and SUP rental center for the 2026 season.

We’re looking for hard-working, reliable people with positive personalities who enjoy working outdoors and helping others have a great experience on the water.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, comfortable around the water, and enthusiastic about the outdoors.

This is a great opportunity for college students or anyone who enjoys an active outdoor job. Flexible hours and competitive pay.

Positions begin in late May 2026. Special preference for candidates with availability to continue working weekends in the fall.

We are also seeking a part-time SUP Instructor!

Apply at: 41n.com/employment

02/24/2026

Why practice this??
a) Umm…it’s fun. 🤪
b) Aura farming. 🤙🏻
c) Playing in your boat is a means to developing confidence & underwater presence of mind. 😎
d) all of the above. ✅

Paddler: Mark Pecot
Video:

01/17/2026

Update: Well, that was fast! We've increased the amount of available slots for this class to 8, so sign up before it fills up again!

By popular demand, we're running a Kayak Self and Assisted Rescue Clinic during our pool session on February 28th. Link below!

Learn how to perform open-water rescues in the role of both the swimmer and rescuer. This all-levels class starts with gaining confidence exiting your kayak underwater, and builds to each student performing on-water re-entry. You'll be taught by experienced instructors in a comfortable indoor pool environment.

No single rescue technique is enough! Come learn, practice and play with us in the Lakewood High School Pool.

When: February 28th, 2026 ONLY
Where: Lakewood (OH) High School Natatorium
Cost: $60.00pp
Space is limited, book soon!

To book: https://www.41n.com/kayak-sup-classes
Scroll down to find "pool sessions"

12/28/2025

Kayak rolling classes are just a week away! There's no better way to start off the new year than with a new skill that unlocks your potential when kayaking. We can even teach you how to do this one! (We're not really sure what to call it)

2026 rolling classes dates at Lakewood High School Natatorium:
January 3
January 10
February 21
February 28

Rolling I: This intro class is the essential introduction to rolling that all kayakers need. In this class we’ll develop your comfort in the “underwater inverted position” by practicing controlled wet exits, developing a strong hip snap, and performing and participating in bow rescues. Those skills will give you a foundation for success before you move on to Rolling II.
3:30PM - $60.00

Rolling II: Put it all together with one of our ACA-certified kayak instructors! Now that you're familiar and comfortable underwater, we'll help you develop the muscle-memory needed to create a bomb-proof roll. This course has a low student to coach ratio so that you get the personal feedback needed to get the most out of your pool time.
5:00PM - $65.00

All rolling classes occur at Lakewood High School's pool. All equipment (kayak, helmet, paddle) provided. Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Both classes available at https://www.41n.com/kayak-sup-classes

11/17/2025

Our kayak rolling classes are now available on 41n.com!

2026 rolling classes dates at Lakewood High School:
January 3
January 10
February 21
February 28

Rolling I: This intro class is the essential introduction to rolling that all kayakers need. In this class we’ll develop your comfort in the “underwater inverted position” by practicing controlled wet exits, developing a strong hip snap, and performing and participating in bow rescues. Those skills will give you a foundation for success before you move on to Rolling II.

Rolling II: Put it all together with one of our ACA-certified kayak instructors! Now that you're familiar and comfortable underwater, we'll help you develop the muscle-memory needed to create a bomb-proof roll. This course has a low student to coach ratio so that you get the personal feedback needed to get the most out of your pool time.

All rolling classes occur at Lakewood High School's pool. All equipment (kayak, helmet, paddle) provided. Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Both classes available at https://www.41n.com/kayak-sup-classes

11/11/2025

Paddleboard touring safety checklist:

✅ PFD (whether inflatable or inherently buoyant it should be worn, not strapped to the board).

✅ Leash. Properly worn and in good repair.

✅ Weather Forecast - know the marine forecast so you don’t get caught off guard.

✅ Cold water gear - a wetsuit is strongly recommended for water temps below 63F. A dry bag a windbreaker and fleece layer can help prevent hypothermia from windy / wet conditions.

✅ Communication - a waterproof cell phone is a must, but for coastal paddling a VHF radio is a more reliable way to get help.

✅ Float Plan - always let loved ones know where you are paddling and when you are expected back.

Add your safety tips in the comments!

Alarming Trend Shows Increase In Paddleboarding Deaths In Latest Coast Guard Report | The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics, and while overall boating deaths are at a 50-year all-time low, paddlesports are seeing an alarming trend. Paddlesports continued to account for approximately one in every three boating fatalities in the United States last year. In particular, standup paddleboarding saw a 164 percent increase in fatalities, from 11 fatalities in 2023 to 29 fatalities in 2024.

Paddlesports overall saw 165 fatalities in 2024, down from 183 fatalities in 2023. Drowning accounted for three-quarters of all 556 recreational boating fatalities last year, and of those victims, 87 percent were not wearing life jackets. Alcohol use was the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4fcZ1rp

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10/03/2025

Making sure you finish your roll in a strong position is the key to a safer and more reliable combat roll.

Compare the finishing positions in these two rolls.

Too much reliance on the paddle by the top paddler results in hands stacked on one side of the boat and a nearly vertical paddle. From here, the paddler can’t effectively brace, sweep, or scull…leaving the paddler unprepared for that next wave or eddy line.

Work on finishing in a strong bracing position every time you practice.

09/29/2025

That’s a wrap for the season at our rental center. We’ll see you in May 2026…which just happened to be the 20th season at our Rocky River location!

In the meantime, there’s still lots of paddling to be done and we’ll keep you posted on all our adventures! (And we’ll probably finally get around to posting some of the photos we took this summer! 😂)

THANK YOU….

09/27/2025

One more day….

Sunday is our last day of rentals at 41° North for the 2025 season. 😢 Come pay us a visit from 9am-3pm.

❤️

09/20/2025

Tonight, 7:15-9:15ish….

Come celebrate the end of our 2025 season!