Ohio Kayak Instruction
Cincinnati Kayak Lessons
513-600-4300
[email protected]
Kayak Classes & Clinics
| Kayak Class | Date | Time | Address | Cost | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftwater Rescue Training | April 18-19th | 9-5pm | 104 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 | $450 | Eric Bartl |
| Monday Night Kayak Class | May 4th to July 13th | 5-7pm | 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 | $450 | All |
| Tuesday Night Elkhorn Class | May 19th to June 9th | 5-7pm | Strohmeier Byp (Takeout) | $240 | Jeremy Scheer |
| Playboating Clinic | May 20th | 2-6pm | 104 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 | $75 | Eric Bartl |
| Kayak Roll Class (Pool) - Tuesday Nights | July 7th to July 28th | 6-8pm | 5312 Stewart Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227 | $240 | Jeremy Scheer |
| Women's Into to Whitewater | August 7th to 28th | 5-7pm | 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 | $180 | Nicole Jones |
| Intermediate/Advanced Kayak Class | July 20th to Aug 10th | 5-7pm | 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 | $180 | Eric Bartl |
| Kayak Race Clinic | October 2nd | 5-7pm | 1385 Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45431 | $75 | Eric Bartl |
| Kayak Roll Class (Pool) | October 16th 2026 | 6-8pm | 2034 Young St, CIncinnati, OH | TBA | Eric Bartl |
Gear Rental
$25 per class $5 per piece of gear. (Paddle, Spray Skirt, PFD, Helmet and Boat)
Cincinnati Kayak Lessons
Half Day Lesson with Eric Bartl - $299
Private Lesson with Ed Lockwood - $150
Private Lesson with Jeremy Scheel - $150
Email us to schedule your next adventure
[email protected]
Interested in an out of state weekend adventure? 2 days of private instruction, lodging and food included $4,900
Paddling Events Cincinnati / Dayton
March 27-29 - ACA Instructor Trainer Ohiopyle Trip $
April 18-19th - Swift Water Rescue Training $
April 25 - Cuyahoga Falls Fest (Free)
May 2nd - Jackson Kayak Fun Tour (Free)
May 4th - Monday Nights Start $
May 19th - Tuesday Night Elkhorn Class $
May 20th - Playboating Clinic $
May 30st – Dayton Freestyle Competition (Free)
June 10th - Jackson Kayak Demo Night (Free)
June 13-14th - Cincy Paddler Hiwassee Trip (Free)
June 15-16th - Cincy Paddler Nanty & Tuckasegge Trip (Free)
July 7th - Tuesday Night Pool Class $
July 20th - Monday Night Advanced Class Starts $
July 31st - Cincinnati Paddle Fest Expo (Free)
August 1st - Cincinnati Paddle Fest $
August 7th - Women's Intro to Whitewater $
September 5-7 - Cincy Paddler New River Trip (Free)
October 4-5 - Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experance (Free)
October 9th - Cincinnati Pool Kayak Roll Class $
December 5th - Frozen Poggi Paddle Whitewater Warehouse (Free)
December 30 - Chile Kayak Trip
Questions? Shoot us an email [email protected]
Paddling Consult / Virtual Coaching
Have questions about your paddling skills? Struggling with something specific? Book a session to talk through it.
To schedule email [email protected]
Half Hour - $65
Hour - $95
Kayak Pool Sessions in Cincinnati
Lebanon YMCA Pool Sundays 3-5pm contact George Davis at [email protected]
Xavier Pool Sundays 6-8pm January-February contact Ed Lockwood at [email protected]
Wright State University Sundays - Time TBA - Contact TBA
Weekly Paddling Events (Free)
Tuesday Night Paddle at Whitewater Warehouse (Free)
Wednesday Morning Paddles (Free)
Thursday Night Great Miami Paddles (Free)
If you have questions text or call
513-600-4300
Affiliated Companies
- Arca Works Paddles
- Jackson Kayak
- Whitewater Warehouse
- Pucon Kayak Retreat
- Roads Rivers & Trails
- Kayak Coffee
- Mountains 2 Sea Apparel
- Ottawa Kayak School
Discount Codes
Arca Works Paddles - OhioKayak5
Kayak Coffee - OhioKayak20
Ottawa Kayak School - EB10
River Station - OKI-10
Soul Kayaks - ohiokayak5