Lots of things make for a great class.  Weather, lesson content, and especially willing and enthusiastic students.  It was a trifecta on Thursday, July 9th  in our first Open Water class of the summer.  This was the third class for Kathleen, Phil and Leslie and it has been a pleasure to watch them progess. 

They started kayaking in big stable recreational boats, plying the beautiful Flat River and found a love for the sport.  They came to Adventures to gain a few skills and some safety information and to see what else was "out there" for them.  They found they wanted boats that were easier to paddle in all environments, and to explore beyond the Flat.  After boat upgrades, more trips on local lakes and rivers, and an Advanced class earlier this year we got them out to the big lake as preparation for a trip to the LesChenaux Islands they have planned later this summer.

We took care of "emergencies" on the big lake while paddling  a mile off-shore,  navigated to the perfect lunch spot, controlled our boats through the mass of humanity that was enjoying Duck Lake's outlet to Lake Michigan, and added in some technical new strokes with great success.  They are all so solid and confident in their boats and have come so far from those first days in class!!  Congrats guys.

What started as a love for paddling has become a love of kayaking for these three.  Come learn with us and see where a kayak will take you!  See  the pictures of this amazing day on our Photo Gallery!