The Sea Kayak Georgia School of Coastal Paddlesports provides quality instruction and long term development for all skill levels. Countless benefits come from working with a professional instructor no matter your paddling level. Sea Kayak Georgia works with individuals and groups to formulate an action plan to determines the best, safest, fun and efficient way forward. Our goal is to assist you in building an excellent foundation for a long future of kayaking, canoe and stand up paddle board growth and enjoyment. Our School of Coastal Paddlesport offers American Canoe Association (ACA), Canoe England (BCU) , SKG leadership and guide skills awards syllabus based curiculum. Our facility has two classrooms allowing for discussion on weather, tides, currents and their effects. Our showroom is the perfect place to discuss gear, board and boat design. Following classroom activities and orientation, we have easy access to the water for practical training, fun and games, and on water demonstrations. Take advantage of our local knowledge combined with our excellent programs lead by seasoned and experienced leaders and instructors.
We schedule times and programs to match your available dates. Let's Paddle!
We will schedule courses to match your dates and times.
Below are the courses we offer throughout the year, from January to December. October is our annuel Skills Symposium & Ocean Gathering month. Be sure to check out our Symposium, a fun week of training.
Instruction is the fastest way to get where you want to go when you are developing new skills. Sea Kayak Georgia School of Paddlesport provides quality instruction and long term paddlesport development for all skill levels. Everyone can benefit from working with a professional instructor no matter your paddling level. Learning the sport and art of paddling is an ongoing process.
We can put together a course plan based on the following menu. Each person and group fits into their own individual development path, we will work with you starting at your current level and provide you with the courses that will lead to your growth and development in reaching your full potential.
Cost $150 per person. Course length is 3 hrs.
Bespoke programming may have longer hours, costs will vary based on itinerary. Multi-day progression series costs vary by group size and program selection.
Reservations required. Please call to schedule your class. 912 786 8732
Saturday Afternoon Classes
Kayak and sup classes on Saturday afternoon, April-September.
From beginner to intermediate classes.
Reservations required. Please call to schedule your class. 912 786 8732
Introduction Courses:
The place to start. Build your foundation.
Intermediate Courses:
Technical understanding and fluidity.
Advanced Courses:
Paddling in surf, beach landings, rescues in rough water, towing, leadership skills, total awareness.
Sea Kayak Surfing Intro:
An introduction to the skills and etiquette needed to play safely in the surf.
Sea Kayak Surfing Refinement
Beyond the basics
Navigation & Tides for Local Paddling:
Onwater and classroom work. For beginner and intermediate paddlers.
Rolling Clinics:
From learning to roll to fine tuning you roll.
During the cooler months of November through March indoor pool rolling sessions will be offered
Three hour class. Classes are by appointment, so please call.
American Canoe Association:
ACA skills and assessment courses from L1 -L5.
SUP Instruction
Stand Up Paddleboarding
We will schedule courses to match your dates and times.
Sea Kayak Georgia is happy to offer SUP classes on Tybee Island, Georgia. Please join us for one of our fun classes with or without a board. We offer Bishop paddleboards for all courses.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Intro:
This class is designed to introduce and expose the participant to sufficient skills and knowledge, so that they can enjoy the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding in a calm, flat water setting.
Stand Up Paddleboarding II:
This class is designed to develop and refine the skills needed to paddle effectively in conditions where wind, waves and current are present. This course is also designed to increase knowledge of SUP equipment.
SUP Surf :
Let's go SUP Surfing. This course introduces paddlers to surf zone site assessment, ocean safety and surfing techniques with an emphasis on fun. The use of proper surf zone etiquette that demonstrates the aloha spirit of surfing is central to this course. Course length 2-3 hours.
Pricing and Reservations
Please call us 912 786 8732 to make your reservation
Cost for 3 hours $150 per person
Additional hours $50 per person per hour
Canoe Instruction
We will schedule courses to match your dates and times.
Sea Kayak Georgia offers canoe instruction for all skill levels from beginner and beyond in flat water canoeing. If you are just getting started or want to fine tune your skills, we have a class for you. We offer private group instruction for one day or multiple days, and have special programs for girl and boy scouts and school groups. All of our instructors are American Canoe Association certified, and have many years experience teaching the necessary paddling skills to become a better boater and to safely enjoy the sport for years to come. All paddling gear necessary for your class is provided. Solo or tandem, whatever you choose you will come away feeling confident about your paddling skills.
Reservations Required
Please call us at 912 786 8732 to schedule your program
Cost is based on number of participants and length of program. Let us create a canoe instruction program for your group.
We will schedule courses to match your dates and times.
Paddlesports combined with Yoga is a great way to deepen your love of the outdoors and your yoga practice.
Tap into the coastal energy for rejuvenation. Being outside in the beauty of movement of nature is an inspiration within itself and when you add the balance of paddlesport you can reach new depths. Plan to play, get wet and stretch the mind and body. Namaste.
Kayak and Yoga: 3 hours
cost: $100 for 2 or more people
Includes kayaks, paddles and PFD’s, bring your mat and or towel, or use the sand and swim rinse after
SUP Yoga: 60-90 minutes
cost: $55 per person for two to three people. $45 per person for four to five people. $35 per person for 6-8 people
Includes boards, paddles and PFD. Warm up, yoga, meditation
SUP Yoga and Journey: 3 hours
cost: $65 for 2 to 5 people
Includes boards, paddles and PFD’s Guided yoga and meditation followed by SUP journey
Yoga at the Shop: 60 minutes
cost: $25 for 2 to 5 people, $18 for 6 or more
Guided yoga and meditation in our paddlesports showroom or on our dock. Bring mat and or towel
Yoga on the Beach: 60-90 minutes
cost: $30 for 2 to 5 people, $22 for 6 or more
Bring your mat and or towel, or use the sand and swim rinse after
Paddling and Yoga for the Day: 4-5 hours
cost: $110 for 2 to 5 people, $95 for 6 or more, please call for cost including picnic
We can arrange for kayak or sup programs to travel to the amazing undeveloped Little Tybee Island and have a yoga session on the beach followed by exploring and/or swimming and a picnic. Bring your mat and or towel, we will provide paddling equipment
Yoga&Camp&Paddle several of these programs will be offered throughout the year by request. This three day program explores the complex and magnificent esturaries of Little Tybee Island. We will refine our skills with the boat and paddle based on tides. Yoga sessions will be offered in morning and evening. Camping will bring all the joys of living in the outdoor world. Base cost is $300 per day. Add on $ for rental of boats and equipment. Call about this one!!
Yoga&Camp&Surf combine three wonderful activities into one. Several of these programs will be offered throughout the year. You must be able to roll, have a basic understanding of camping and yoga. Three day sessions will let us immerse ourselves into the environment and re-center, refocus, and reset. Base cost is $350 per day. Add on $ for rental of boats and equipment. Call about this one!!
Warm Weather Sunrise Paddle & Yoga: Throughout the summer, we offer sunrise Saturday paddles combined with yoga. These sessions let you smooth away the workweek and center yourself for your time on the weekend. The warm weather series will last til sometime in September. Kayak and yoga or SUP and yoga on the board and on land. Advanced reservations needed. Cost:$55 for 2 or more people, bring your mat and or towel
Join us as we enjoy practice in nature’s flow with the tides and seasons through the art of paddlesports and yoga.
We will schedule courses to match your dates and times.
Sea Kayak Georgia offers ACA Leadership Training for individuals and groups who lead others on the water and want to have their skills tested and backed up by leadership awards. Leadership courses can follow your skills training courses. In some cases, you will need to have a skills assessment prior to attending a training and assessment.Leadership awards are for those wanting to test their skills prior to instructor certification. Time and experience on the water through these trainings is of great benefit in skills development.
The purpose of the Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader (L2: EKTTL) training is to prepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers, either recreationally or professionally, in protected waterways. The emphasis of the training is on leadership. The L2: EKTTL training is designed to expose candidates to the skill-set required for leading paddlers in protected waterways. While this is not a teaching award, a L2: EKTTL should also be able to provide basic tips to paddlers, as appropriate, to help them through the environment. This training course is intended to be followed by an assessment course.
The purpose of the Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader (L3: CKTL) training is to prepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers, either recreationally or professionally, in coastal environments. The emphasis of the training is on leadership and group management. The L3: CKTL training exposes an individual to the technical, trip planning, group management and leadership skills required to lead other paddlers in the L3: CKTL venue. While this is not a teaching award, an L3: CKTL should also be able to provide basic tips to paddlers, as appropriate, to help them through the environment. This training course is intended to be followed by an assessment course. A Level 3 Skills Assessment is a prequisite to this training.
The purpose of the Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader (L4: OWCKTL) training is to prepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers, either recreationally or professionally, in open water and moderate conditions in coastal environments (oceans, bays, large lakes, wide rivers, etc.). The emphasis of the training is on leadership. The L4: OWCKTL training exposes an individual to the technical, trip planning, group management and leadership skills required to lead other paddlers in L4: OWCKTL conditions. While this is not a teaching award, an L4: OWCKTL should also be able to provide basic tips to paddlers, as appropriate, to help them to paddle safely through the environment. This training course is intended to be followed by an assessment course. A Level 4 Skills Assessment is a prequisite to this training.
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Sea Kayak Georgia
1102 Hwy 80
Tybee Island, GA 31328
ph: 912 786 8732
