Expanding Horizons Kayaking

Where the adventure begins

Listed below are the classes currently offered by Expanding Horizons Kayaking.  Pool classes are now offered in three locations—Brighton, Fenton, and South Lyon, both weeknights and weekends.  Check back in the future for additional offerings or contact us to custom design a class.

Classes

Cost: $60/person, $100/couple or parent & child

Duration: 3 hours

Experience required: None

Registration/Information: Contact the sponsoring community organization listed on the schedule page.

Already own a kayak or thinking of buying a kayak and would like to paddle in safety with some basic skills?  Then this introductory kayaking class is for you.  This 3-hour course is oriented to beginners with minimal or no prior experience in the warm confines of an indoor pool. Topics will include safety & rescues, equipment, and basic maneuvers.  Students will learn how to exit their kayak in the event of a capsize.  Several techniques for rescuing someone who has come out of their kayak will be demonstrated.  Paddling technique for moving a kayak in a straight line, turning a kayak, and moving a kayak sideways will be taught.  All gear is provided.  Minimum of 3, maximum of 10 students per class. 

Discover Kayaking (Intro to Kayaking)

Cost: $145 per person/$260 per couple.

Duration: 8 hours

Experience required: None

Registration/Information: Contact the sponsoring community organization listed on the schedule page.

This course is oriented to beginners who in the warm friendly confines of an indoor pool will learn the forward, reverse, and sweep strokes, recovery strokes, and self and assisted rescues.  Interspersed though out the instructional time there will be emphasis on becoming comfortable in the kayak (becoming one with the kayak) through games and kayak play.  Specific dates and times of sessions offered are available through the sponsoring community organization listed on the schedule page.  All kayaking gear is provided. Minimum of 3, maximum of 10 students per class.

ACa basic sea kayaking—pool sessions

Cost: $80

Duration: 4 hours

Experience required: Basic Sea Kayaking

Registration/Information: Contact the sponsoring community organization listed on the schedule page for Fenton or South Lyon classes.  For Brighton, call Rob Taylor at (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

Kayak rolling is the ultimate self-rescue technique.  Learn to roll up from a capsize without coming out of the kayak.  Class will start with perfecting bracing techniques designed to prevent a capsize and as a component of the kayak roll.  Students will then work one-on-one with instructors to learn a basic sweep or C-to-C roll.  Students can also work on fine tuning an existing roll, learn to roll up on both sides, or progress to another type of roll.  Both modern and traditional (Greenland) styles can be taught.  All kayaking gear is provided or bring your own gear. Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 students per class.

Kayak rolling classes—pool sessions

Knowing how to get yourself and your paddling companions back into the kayak after a capsize and wet exit is an absolutely essential kayaking skill if you ever expect to paddle more than 100 yards from shore. This class will teach both self-rescue and assisted rescue techniques for a variety of situations.  Paddle float self-rescue variations, bow, scoop, “Hand-of-God”, and paddle-assist rescues will be covered.  All kayaking gear is provided or you can bring your own gear. Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 students per class.

Open water rescues—Pool sessions

Weekday Cost: $160 with our gear, $120 with your own gear

Weekend Cost: $200 with our gear, $140 with your own gear 

Duration: 8 hours

Experience required: None

Location: Inland lake in the Brighton, Michigan area.  Specific site will be determined one week prior to class date.

Registration/Information: Rob Taylor, (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

This course is oriented to beginners who are comfortable on the water with experience gained by kayaking, canoeing or one of our pool courses.  We will work on the forward, reverse, and sweep strokes, recovery strokes, and self and assisted rescues.  Students will have the opportunity to apply their new skills on an inland lake complete with possible wind and small wave action.  Classes will be held at an inland lake in the Brighton, Michigan area.  Specific site will be determined one week prior to class date.    Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by approximately 5:00 p.m.  Minimum of 3, maximum of 10 students per class.

ACA Basic Sea kayaking-lake sessions

Cost: $100 with our gear, $80 with your own gear 

Duration: 4 hours

Experience required: None

Location: Inland lake in the Brighton, Michigan area.  Specific site will be determined one week prior to class date.

Registration/Information: Rob Taylor, (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

Kayak rolling is the ultimate self-rescue technique.  Learn to roll up from a capsize without coming out of the kayak.  Class will start with perfecting bracing techniques designed to prevent a capsize and as a component of the kayak roll.  Students will then work one-on-one with instructors to learn a basic sweep or C-to-C roll.  Students can also work on fine tuning an existing roll, learn to roll up on both sides, or progress to another type of roll.  Both modern and traditional (Greenland) styles can be taught.  Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 students per class

Kayak rolling classes—lake sessions

Cost: $100 with our gear, $80 with your own gear 

Duration: 4 hours

Experience required: None

Location: Inland lake in the Brighton, Michigan area.  Specific site will be determined one week prior to class date.

Registration/Information: Rob Taylor, (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

Knowing how to get yourself and your paddling companions back into the kayak after a capsize and wet exit is an absolutely essential kayaking skill if you ever expect to paddle more than 100 yards from shore. This class will teach both self-rescue and assisted rescue techniques for a variety of situations.  Paddle float self-rescue variations, bow, scoop, “Hand-of-God”, and paddle-assist rescues will be covered. Minimum of 4, maximum of 10 students per class.

Open water rescuses—lake sessions

Cost: $80

Duration: 4 hours

Experience required: None

Registration/Information: Rob Taylor, (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

 Participants under 16 must be approved in advance by the instructor.

Here’s a chance to practice all that you’ve learned in the Basic Kayaking and Rolling classes in the friendly environment of the Brighton High School pool.  Perfect all those different strokes, practice rescues, and work on that “bomb-proof roll” or just come hang-out with other paddlers and swap war stories.  Certified instructors will be on hand to provide pointers if needed.

Sunday “over easy” Open Pool sessions

Cost: $30

Duration: 2.5 hours

Registration/Information: Rob Taylor, (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech.net

 

Private Instruction

Design your own program (Two hour minimum)