Grand River Canoe Kayak Lessons

Open 7 days a week . April-November . Reservations Required

 

We offer a practical learning to paddle for "first timers".

Spend a day learning to canoe or kayak the Grand River while doing a guided trip. The Grand River averages 1 meter in depth. It offers the beginner a great opportunity to paddle & navigate moving water and pools.


Prices:   Include 3-4 hour river instruction paddle, boats, paddles, life jackets, return shuttle ride to your vehicle, instructional guide and our Tripper Lunch. Taxes not included.

 

Choice of Boat One Person Two People Three People Four People
Kayak $210  $140 each  $120 each  $105 each
Canoe $210  $140 each  $120 each  $105 each
Both canoe & kayak  N/A  $145 each  $125 each  $110 each

Your Tripper Lunch Choices by  Chef Nancy...


Veggie Wrap ~ Roasted Red, Orange, Yellow Peppers, Green Zucchini, Portabella Mushrooms, Cheese, Plum Tomatoes, and Chopped Romaine

Caesar Wrap ~ Grilled Breast of Chicken with Romaine Lettuce Real Bacon, Croutons, and Forks Homemade Caesar Dressing

Cold Meat Wraps … with Chopped Romaine, Plum Tomato, English Cucumber, Garlic Hummus, Shredded Cheese… choice of meat …. Roast Turkey / Cajun Chicken / Black Forest Ham / Roasted Beef / Tuna.

Choice of dessert… brownie, large cookie, butter tart and date square.

Fruit of the Day... pending what is in season

Choice of drink… apple or orange juice, coke/diet coke, ginger ale, sprite and orange pop, ice tea, water. 

As you paddle with us for 3-4 hours… we teach how to steer & maneuver the boat, read moving water, understand currents, safe techniques for getting in and out of your boat, what to do if you tip and what to look for when buying a canoe/kayak equipment. Our goal is to give you common-sense training, leaving you confident to go paddling without us!
             

But the highlight of our instructional on-river trips is the interpretative skills provided by our guides… helping to discover the river valley as you paddle through it.

If two or more people are going on the Grand River… we also offer an instructional “canoe & kayak combination” where you can learn to paddle a canoe for a while and then switch to a kayak as you do your trip down the river. 

 

    “We offer an Instructional Experience that is unique.”

 

 The Pottruff boys with their dog "Foxy"on the Grand at the mouth of Whiteman's Creek... 1905.


 Our hope is that everyone walks away delighted with the service… the experience… and the staff.  We look forward to seeing you on the river.