Our experienced ACA trained instructors teach invaluable skills for creating your own adventures! Learn how paddle more efficiently, increase your safety and have a fun day on the bay while the sea otters and seals look on.
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• Classes can be taken in open deck or closed deck singles. 
• Kids should be 13 years minimum.
​• A minimum of 2 people are required for all classes otherwise ask about our private instruction. 
* Classes require a little more preparation, so arrive 30 minutes before start time.
* All gear & optional wetsuit are included (details will be in your email) 
* We recommend booking at least 24-48 hours in advance to ensure the class/space is available. Bookings require full payment in advance. See full cancellation policy & weather links. 
Monterey - 693 Del Monte Avenue, Monterey 
Check-in at our store on Monterey Beach. We have a full retail store with restrooms, changing rooms and parking.
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OPEN DAILY 
9:00 to 6:00 - Spring Hours
(9:00 - 7:00 - Summer Hours starting June 15. 2018)

831 373-5357
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Sea Kayak Class Monterey - Intro 3 hours

Increase your confidence on the water with solid basic skills to control your kayak, prevent a capsize and help with assisted rescues.  Your choice of open deck or closed deck kayaks. 
$75 Every Sat & Sun 9:30 - 12:30 

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Standup Paddleboard Class Monterey - Intro 
​2 hours

This two hour class is the perfect chance to learn about the sport of Standup Paddleboarding. This class will cover basics of board and paddle design, efficient strokes, turning, speed and safety. 
 $60 Every Sat & Sun 9:30 - 11:30 

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Sea Kayak Class Monterey - Re-entry & Rescues 
​3 hours

This class focuses on rescue and re-entry skills for sit-inside touring kayaks but can also be applied to sit-on-top kayaks. A good refresher class if you haven't paddled in a while or essential if you are a river kayaker new to ocean kayaks. Prerequisite: Intro to Kayaking, or equivalent training.
$75 Every Saturday 2:00 - 5:00

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Sea Kayak Class Monterey - Surf Zone 3 hours

Learn how to skillfully launch and land through breaking waves. Bracing and other skills learned in the surf zone are essential for controlling your boat in rougher, open water conditions. This class will also review various capsize recovery techniques. Prerequisites: Intro to Sea Kayaking AND Re-Entry and Rescues.
$85 Every Sunday 2:00 - 5:00

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Sea Kayak Class - Surfing 3 hours 

Learn how to surf waves in specialized sit-on-top surf kayaks! Pure fun, but you will also learn essential skills for paddling in rough water conditions. No formal kayak class required, but you should know basic strokes and be very comfortable in the water.  Includes shuttle to the best conditions that day from our either store.  Reservations required 48 hours in advance. ​​​

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$95 Every Sun 9:00 - 12:00

Standup Paddleboard Class  - Surfing 3 hours

This class will help you to build the skills to read, catch, and ride waves while staying safe. There are no pre-requisite classes but we do ask that you have some experience with paddleboards. Includes shuttle to the best conditions that day from either location.  Reservations required 48 hours in advance. ​​​

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$95  Every Sun 9:00 - 12:00

Private Class Monterey

Work with our ACA trained instructor to make YOU a better paddler! Kayaks or standup paddleboards, and all gear included.  Summertime reservations required at lest 48 hours in advance. ​​
$50 per hour/per person with a 2 hour minimum.
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