Paddle and Trail excited to offer a full range of paddlesport courses through our new Outdoor Leadership Center. OLC courses will be taught at all our locations. The OLC is known as a premiere center for both whitewater and sea kayak instruction in the Midwest and is recognized as an ACA Pro School and a Sea Kayaking UK Expedition Center. The Outdoor Leadership Center education programs are designed to bring the student along a “Path of Progression”. Starting with building a foundation of skill and knowledge, then moving the student forward towards independence. From beginners wondering if the sport is for them, to novices learning effective strokes. From intermediate paddlers aspiring to develop seamanship, to advanced paddlers seeking awards and coaching certifications. We offer a complete range of instruction, awards and certification in the sport of paddling through the ACA and BCU.
Our instructors love to paddle and hope to open up the world of paddlesports to you! Holding both American Canoe Association (ACA) and British Canoe Union (BCU) certifications, these coaches use innovative and fun methods of learning in our training offerings. They care about your learning progression and safety and will help you have fun out on the water!
- Sea Kayaking
- Whitewater
- Whitewater Canoe
- Stand Up Paddleboard
- Safety and Rescue
- Become an Instructor or Coach
Learn more about course available by viewing our calendar of events or calling .
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I WOULD RECOMMEND THE LESSONS OFFERED BY PADDLE AND TRAIL. THE INSTRUCTOR, DAN, WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, HELPFUL, AN EXCELLENT TEACHER. DAN TAUGHT ALL OF THE BASICS AND GAVE US PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ENSURE THE EXPERIENCE WAS ENJOYABLE. HE DEFINATLY WAS INTERESTED IN MAKING SURE WE HAD A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE CATERED TO OUR SKILL LEVEL.
Hi Bonnie, I see you took an Introduction to Kayaking Course with Paddle and Trail this past weekend and Dan was your instructor. Thank you for your kind comments about our instructional program and our instructor, Dan Bowers. I’m glad to hear you had a great experience on Windsor Lake with Dan. I hope you’ll join us on one of our paddle trips in the near future to try out your new skills!