Ohio Kayak Instruction
Cincinnati Kayak Lessons
513-600-4300
[email protected]
Kayak Classes & Clinics
| Kayak Class | Date | Time | Address | Cost | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak Race Clinic | October 3rd | 5-7pm | 1385 Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45431 | $30 | Eric Bartl |
| Kayak Roll Class (Pool) - Friday Nights | October 10th to Nov 21st | 6-8pm | 2034 Young St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 | $195 | Eric Bartl |
| Kayak Roll Class (Pool) - Friday Nights | January 9th to Feb 5th | 6-8pm | 2034 Young St, CIncinnati, OH 45219 | $360 | Eric Bartl |
| Playboating Clinic | May 2nd | 2-6pm | 104 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 | $75 | Eric Bartl |
| Monday Night Kayak Class | May 4th to July 13th | 5-7pm | 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 | TBA | Eric Bartl |
| Tuesday Night Elkhorn Class | May 19th to June 9th | 5-7pm | Strohmeier Byp (Takeout) | $240 | Jeremy Scheer |
| 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 | $140 | TBA |
| Intermediate/Advanced Kayak Class | July 20th to Aug 10th | 5-7pm | 297 OH-126, Loveland, OH 45140 | $165 | 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
$30 per class $5 per piece of gear. (Paddle, Spray Skirt, PFD, Helmet) Boat-$10
Cincinnati Kayak Lessons
Private Lesson with Eric Bartl - $475
Private Lesson with Ed Lockwood - $250
Private Lesson with Jeremy Scheer - $250
Interested in an out of state weekend experience? 2 days of private instruction $4,900
Email us to schedule your next adventure
[email protected]
Paddling Events Cincinnati / Dayton
October 3rd - Outdoor X Race Clinic $
October 4th – Dayton Outdoor X Kayak Races (Free)
October 10th – Friday Night Pool Class $
February 7th - Little Miami Downriver Race (Free)
February 18th - Paddler Happy Hour (Free)
May 2nd - Playboating Clinic $
May 4th - Monday NIghts Start $
May 19th - Tuesday Night Elkhorn Class $
May 30st – Dayton Freestyle Competition (Free)
June 10th - Jackson Kayak Demo Night (Free)
July 7th - Tuesday Night Pool Class $
July 20th - Monday Nighe Advanced Class Starts $
August 7th - Womens Intro to Whitewater $
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 - $100
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
- Jackson Kayak
- Whitewater Warehouse
- Pucon Kayak Retreat
- Roads Rivers & Trails
- Kayak Coffee
- Mountains 2 Sea Apparel