Increase your enjoyment of this great sport by taking
advantage of our two informative courses
Kayaking Instruction
We offer instruction for every level. These are suggested guidelines for our lessons, however, our instructor will customize the lesson to your needs.
Option 1 - An introduction to Kayaking |
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| Agenda: | This class is taught both on land and in the water. It is designed to give the beginning paddler a solid foundation on which to build. The focus will be on safety and stroke technique. |
| Length: | 2 hours |
| Price: |
$65 private or $60/person for a group of 2-4. There is an additional charge of $10 per kayak, per lesson. |
Option 2 – Self and assisted rescues |
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| Agenda: | This class focuses on the wet exit and self and assisted re-entries and is offered both during the season and throughout the winter months. Winter classes are taught in a local pool and are subject to pool availability. This is a great class for open water paddlers and the kayak rental is included at no additional charge! |
| Length: | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Price: | $80 private or $75/person (group of no more than 2) |
Remember, your lessons will be customized to your needs. Our goal is for you to feel safe and confident in a kayak. If you need to learn a specific maneuver, just ask! We can help with that!
WHAT TO BRING:
Bathing suit, towel, water shoes or sandals, swim goggles or mask, sunscreen for outdoor lessons. PFDs and paddles included in kayak rental price.
TO SIGN UP:
Call Heavner Canoe Rental at 248-685-2379
Heavner Kayak Club
Come to Heavner’s at 2775 Garden Rd in Milford (248-685-2379) and join the women and men of the Heavner Kayak Club.
| Day of the Week | Arrival Time | On the River | Gender |
| Monday | 9:00am | 9:30am | Ladies Only |
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| Wednesday | No scheduled kayaking | ||
| Thursday | 9:00 am | 9:30 am | Ladies Only |
| Friday | 9:00 am | 9:30 am | Co-ed |
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Please send your name, phone number and email address to Lovetokayak63@yahoo.com (or use our automatic subscription form above) to be added to the email listing so you can be informed of all our activities.
The Monday and Friday trips are going to be geared towards the paddler that’s new to kayaking. Most of the trips will be to the Proud Lake Dam or to Central Park in Milford.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday trips will be all over: Island Lake, Shiawassee, East Boat Launch, Delhi Park, etc. These trips will be for those that have some experience.
Sunday trips will be a combination of everything.
Please be advised that everyone is welcome to any of the trips. The above description is just to give you an idea of the level the majority of the participants are at.
Come out and join us. We have a great time!
Please check out www.heavnercanoe.com and www.heavnernatureconnection.org!






