DISCOVER KAYAK

 DALLAS-FT WORTH AND THE  TEXAS COAST

 American Canoe Association Certified Kayak Instructors for Lakes, Rivers and Ocean

 

1-972-369-9506                                                             e-mail- steve@discoverkayak.com


ph: 1-972-369-9506

steve@discoverkayak.com

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Discover Kayak has classes for the beginner to the advanced paddler taught by American Canoe Association instructors. With a large fleet of Recreational, Sit-on-Top and Touring kayaks we have the right boat, paddle and lifejacket for you to maximize the fun and safety in your experience.  Classes are held in the Dallas-Ft.Worth and on Galveston Island.

 

A class with Discover Kayak with help you paddle in safety and with proper strokes, which will prevent injury and help you paddle further with less effort . The information presented and our diverse fleet of kayaks will allow you to choose the right kayak and gear the first time, saving you time and money. Our line up of classes can take your skills as far as you want to go at your pace.

 

Classes are held at Lake Grapevine and Lake Arlington in parks with clean restrooms and sand / gravel beaches. We maintain a one to five Instructor to student ratio as recommended by the ACA. Discover Kayak classes are taught exclusively by ACA certified instructors.

 

 

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

 

 Kayak Basics-May 25th, 10am-1pm and 2pm- 5pm , classes filling at Grapevine, class description below

 

Advancing Paddlers- May 25th- 2pm-5pm Lake Grapevine

 

  Wednesday Paddle/Practice-May 22th- 5-8pm at Meadowmere Park- $20

 

Thursday May 23rd-  Kayak Basics  5-8pm 

 

Kayak Roll Class- every Friday 6pm-8:30pm

 

 Kayak Fishing every weekday morning till 11am, Texoma trip till 2pm. Call for details

Lake Grapevine- $75, Lake Ray Robert- $100, Lake Texoma- $125

 

DISCOVER KAYAK PROVIDES PRIVATE COACHING 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM THE TOP RANKED OPEN WATER KAYAKER IN TEXAS-PADDLE FURTHER AND FASTER! CALL FOR DETAILS

 

 

 QUICK LINKS

                           Registration and Contact                                         Join our meet-up group for recreational trips

                           On Line Payment                                                        Mariner Sails (great kayak shop in Dallas)

                           What the customers are saying                               Mountain Sports (great kayak shop in Arlington)

 

 

 

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 Kayak Basics

No experience necessary!

This fun three hour class covers 6 basic strokes, safety, how to get back in your kayak with a partner if you fall out, and general kayaking knowledge. You'll also see the difference between boats, paddles and how to transport and carry boats. In a few of hours you'll have more confidence and skill then you imagined you would ever have in a kayak.

Boat and Gear included.

Lake Grapevine, Meadowmere Park

3000 Meadowmere Ln, (will work in google maps)

 Every Saturday 10am-1pm OR 2pm-5pm

2013 dates:

May 11th, 18th, 25th      June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

and every Saturday through November!

cost: $75 ($67.50 with on-line discount)

also available:

 Every Thursday evening, sunset lesson 5-8pm

 cost: $75 ($67.50 with on-line discount)

 Lake Arlington

 cost: $75 ($67.50 with on-line discount)

@ Richard Simpson Park, Arlington

(will work in google maps)

Saturdays 9am-12pm

May 25th --June 1st, 15th

 

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND GET 10% ON-LINE DISCOUNT!

 

EMERGING FROM A KAYAK ROLL 

 

 

  Wednesday Practice and Paddle Sessions

Once you have taken a lesson with Discover Kayak how do you remember all that stuff !  We want you to get the practice you need. Come out every Wednesday evening to Meadowmere Park, Lake Grapevine from 5-8pm to practice with a certified instructor. This has been a very popular program with 10-15 paddlers a week. Past students of Discover Kayak can rent a boat for $20, non-students, $30, for the evening, it's free for past students with their own boats. 

Watch "Current Classes and Events" at the top of this page for weather cancellations.

BEGINNING MARCH 20th

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5-8PM

 

 

Rough Water- Surf Skills

 

There is nothing more thrilling then a little rough water.As a paddler advances their skills, this type of paddling appeals to the thrill seakers.

The class is conducted at San Luis Pass and Surfside Beach on Galveston Island. Class limit is 5 with 2  instructors

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Cost : $250     Dates 2013:   May 18-19,  June 1-2nd

 

Instructor: Steve Walls, Level 4 Coastal

 

 

 

 

 

   The Kayak Roll

ACA certified instruction

The kayak roll is not a advanced skill, it is a skill that can be added at any stage in a paddler's progression of learning. With our three step process on the surface you will build the muscle memory necessary to roll before you try underwater, eliminating a lot of the dunking. With a roll, you will find you will advance you're skills quickly because you won't worry about capsizing, it's also a great way to cool down in Texas. Discover Kayak has a 85% success rate in the first two hour session, 100% in the follow-up when necessary. You may return for follow ups as much as needed, no extra charge.

Maximun 2 students per session, usually one on one.

Call or email to arrange a time.

We gaurantee you will roll!        Cost: $100

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Sunday Tours

Discover Kayak conducts 2-hour tours suitable for the all skill levels or no experience (we'll talk you through it). We will tour Lake Grapevine near Meadowmere Park investigating the coves and wildlife.

All gear included- please book in advance

Times: 10am, 1pm and 4pm

Cost: $30 Adults $20 Children 12-17

 

    

SWIM BREAK 

 

 

 

Advancing Kayak Skills Workshop

Instead of the Intermediate and Advanced classes, Discover Kayak has found it more effective to teach advanced skills in 3-hour coaching sessions.The result is better retention and less frustration! Choose when you want to attend and how often. With each session you will gain new skills to continue practice. Max 5 students per class.

You can use your own kayak or choose any of the high quality boats available from Discover Kayak.

Sessions held at Lake Grapevine on Saturday 2-5pm:

May 26th   June 1st, 15th, 29th  

July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th   August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th  Oct. 5th, 12th, 19th

Cost: $40 per session, three sessions for $100

SIGNED HERE AND RECEIVE 10% OFF!

 

 

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NICE WEDNESDAY TOUR  

  Photo-Barbara Buessing,Instructor Steve Walls, Paddler Yuri Cook

ACA COURSES 

Become a Certified Instructor

Discover Kayak can certifiy you as a ACA Instructor. This three day course will train you on teaching styles, picking venues, safety and proper paddling tecnique. Contact us for more details.  Cost: $200   

Date:  June  21-23    Friday 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sunday 3pm 

 

Coastal DayTrip Leader

ACA Course required for TPWD All-Water Guide

next session March 16-17th  at Lake Grapevine 

 

 Boy Scout Kayak Merit Badge

Discover Kayak can train up to 15 scouts at time with a 1 to 5 ratio of Instructor to Student. This is a all day kayak camp that can be held at a lake of your troops choosing or one we suggest. Please call for more details.

Cost: $75 per scout, up to 3 leaders FREE

 

 

 

 


ph: 1-972-369-9506

steve@discoverkayak.com

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