Kayak In Northern California

Dan is a fantastic instructor! He has an extremely large amount of experience to draw upon and share with students. He has the innate ability to describe a possibly confusing technique in a deliberate understandable way. I have been kayaking for over 20 years, but my kayaking skills have soared after taking several classes. I always felt safe with Dan looking out for me, even in perilous water - and most important, it was fun. I highly recommend Dan to anybody who is just getting into water sports, or is wanting to advance to the next level.

I am a retired, out of shape 56 yr old female. Always had an interest in learning to kayak. I live in Oroville. With so many places here to do so, I looked into a class. I booked a "beginners" class. If a person could know "less than nothing" about the sport, this is me.
"Dan", the instructor provided the equipment needed. Boat, paddle and life vest all provided. He had folks cancel, and so there was just me. Yet, instead of calling and canceling the class, he drove all this way just so I could have my class. Who does this? Getting past the how grateful I was, onto the review. I was a bit leary at my age and weight, if I would survive an hour. (class was scheduled for 7 hrs). I was just going to go as long as I could.
This man has been doing this for decades and his mannerism and making sure to go over safety things, and how to get out of the boat should I roll over was a comfort. Parents... trust this teacher with your children. I'm 6' and 215 lbs. So, if someone was going to "wobble", and fall over, it would be me! When we went into the water, Dan had "the patience of Job". Then... I "got it". I was actually out there making the boat move and with a little more time, making it move where I wanted it to! This was the most fun I've had in 2 decades! When the parts of my body that haven't moved like that got a bit sore, no problem to rest, or go to shore for a break. Dan is a professional no doubt. I cannot recommend more highly if you've ever wanted to learn, then go to the website. He offers "white water, and sea" classes as well for the more adventurous. If your like me, and just want to "paddle around local waters", he's will teach you how to SAFELY do so. I'll be doing this alone, so that was huge for me. Hope your found this helpful. :)