Learning a new sport can be difficult. KCK understands this and provides informative club supported introductory paddle sports instruction each spring. Our emphasis is focused primarily on safety followed by education. KCK teaches classes to the membership in basic flatwater canoing, moving water canoing, whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, and rafting. Each class is a mixture of classroom and hands-on exposure to equipment and techniques followed by one or more days/evenings of practical on-the-water experiential learning. Winter pool rolling sessions are also organized by KCK members and commercial instructors to learn/hone paddling skills/techniques during the non boating season. Discounts are offered to KCK members by some of the commercial paddling instructors in the state when enrolling in their  training classes.

  As part of our effort to raise awareness of the various aspects of safety in paddle sports, KCK hosts an Annual Paddling Safety Meeting which is open to the general public as well as members. We offer presentations on various safety topics pertinent to paddling in Alaska.  The KCK Annual Paddling Safety Meeting will be held on April 19, 2012. For more info see:

You must be a current KCK member in order to sign-up for any KCK paddling classes offered.
In keeping with KCK's non-profit status, all KCK instructors are unpaid volunteers. Proceeds go to help sustain KCK as a safety minded paddling club.

Sign-up for paddling classes will be held at the Annual Paddling Safety Meeting Thursday, April 19thin the lobby of the Wilda Marston Theatre of the Loussac Library from 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm or you can reserve a spot early by contacting the appropriate instructor listed below.
KCK Paddling Classes 2012 Note: The cost amount listed below is for instruction only. Boat or personal gear rental will incur additional expense. NO refunds will be given after the KCK Paddling Safety Meeting on April 19th unless the class fills to capacity.
Rafting Open Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Eric Downey	Basic Canoeing Open Cost: $125.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Rich Crain      907-733-1947 Canoes and paddles provided but you must provide PFD
Sea Kayaking Open Cost: $100.00 Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Jim Gonski Rental boats and gear available at additional cost	Pack Raft    Open Cost: $100.00   Class Schedule Current KCK members may register early by contacting the lead instructor. Lead Instructor: Jim Gonski Rental boats and gear available at additional cost

Summer Rafting Courses with University of Alaska Anchorage and Prince William Sound Community College KCK membership is not a requirement from this provider. KCK Safety Meeting is not a prerequisite for these classes. Beginning Rafting out of Valdez, AK  Open May 29-June 3 Rafting will be on the Tsaina River (class III), the Tonsina River (class III), the Lowe River and/or Valdez Glacier Stream. This beginner course is designed for those folks who want to learn the basics of oar and paddle raft guiding, reading water, and hazard evaluation. Intermediate Rafting with UAA  Open June 5-18 with June 11-17 on water Rafting will be on the Matanuska Lion Head (IV) the Nelchina/Tazlina river (II+) system and the Lowe River through Keystone Canyon (IV) This course is designed for folks who know how to maneuver rafts and read water already. We teach you techniques for running bigger whitewater up to class IV and how to do a remote wilderness expedition as well. If you are interested or have any questions please contact the HPER department at UAA at (907) 786-4083 or the instructor TJ Miller at (907) 786-4072 or  .

Other Commercial Paddling Classes 2012 KCK membership is not a requirement from these providers. KCK Safety Meeting is not a prerequisite for these classes. Ask about discounts for current KCK members
Instructor: Alaska Kayak Academy Contact for current info on class costs and schedules phone: (907) 746-6600 AKA Classes Web Page KCK member discount Sea Kayak Classes   Openings Available     Class Information from AKA Whitewater Classes   Openings Available   Class Information from AKA Pack Raft    Openings Available   Class Information from AKA	Instructor: Alaska Kayak School Contact for current info on class costs and schedules phone: (907) 235-2090 10% KCK member discount (5% if paid with credit/debit card) Sea Kayak Classes   Openings Available     see links below For a complete listing of classes, dates, descriptions and costs see this link.
*NOTE: These are not classes offered by KCK. They are classes offered by private commercial operators.

KCK would like to express it's appreciation to the following businesses for support of our classes and Safety Meeting through advertising, promotional donations and member discounts.

Eagle Enterprises	Alaska Raft & Kayak
Backcountry Safaris	Denali Raft Adventures
Alaska Kayak Academy	Alaska Kayak School
Movement Options	Charlene Carter Realty
Across The Bay Tent & Breakfast
Red Barn Trading Co.