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Test The Waters offers instructional courses for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. We even offer motorized boating safety courses. Our rafting and canoe courses are held only during the summer months of May through September. During the winter months, Test The Waters offers Intro to Kayak courses as well as Roll Your Kayak courses at Hamme Pool. But as soon as the weather warms in May, we are back outside rolling and paddling along side our canoe and rafting courses.

Here is a brief description of the courses we offer at Test The Waters. All quoted prices include boat, paddle or oars, and life jacket rental.

Quick Start Your Canoe $175.00
Exposes you to the basic paddling and safety skills necessary to explore the different crafts used in this paddle sport. 3 hours on flatwater conditions. ACA instruction.

Intro to Canoeing $250.00
This course will hone your skills in the canoe, setting you free in the lakes and rivers of Alaska. Lunch is provided by Test The Waters. 8 hour course.

Intro to Kayaking $150.00
The perfect class for all students who have little or no experience with kayaking. 4 hours on flatwater conditions.

Intro to River Kayaking $250.00
A more in-depth class for students who have prior kayak experience. Part of the class will be reviewing the basics and talking about skills to be covered on the river latter in the day. A break for lunch, (meal is provided by Test The Waters), and then practice of river skills will complete the course. 8 hour course.

Roll Your Kayak $125.00
A great intensive class on the art of rolling a kayak. A hands-on class where the students will get wet and stay wet most of the class. This is a skill that seems very difficult at first but when broken down into small cognitive pieces is fun and quite easy to learn. 3 hour course.

Intro to Rafting $450.00
Exposes you to the basic rowing and safety skills necessary to explore the different crafts used in rafting. This is a 2 day course, 4 hours each day on flatwater conditions.

• Basic Gear List
• Shoes that will get wet
• Towel
• Snacks
• Warm clothing
• A filled water bottle
• Bug Spray
• Sunscreen
• Raingear
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Sunglasses with straps