Ohio Kayak Instruction
Cincinnati Kayak Lessons
513-600-4300
[email protected]
Kayak Classes & Clinics
| Kayak Class | Date | Time | Address | Cost | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak Roll Class (Pool) - Friday Nights | January 9th to Feb 5th | 6-8pm | 2034 Young St, CIncinnati, OH 45219 | $360 | All |
| Swiftwater Rescue Training | April 18-19th | 9-5pm | 104 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404 | $450 | 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 | $450 | All |
| 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 | $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
Private Lesson with Eric Bartl - $475
Private Lesson with Ed Lockwood - $250
Private Lesson with Jeremy Scheel - $250
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
January 9th - Pool Class Starts $
January 24 - Gear Swap at Mad Tree Oakley (Free)
January 24-31 - Pucon Chile Paddling Trip $
February 7th - Little Miami Downriver Race (Free)
February 18th - Paddler Happy Hour (Free)
February 21st - Adventure Summit in Dayton (Free)
March 27-29 - ACA Instructor Trainer Ohiopyle Trip $
April 18-19th - Swift Water Rescue Training $
April 25 - Cuyahoga Falls Fest (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)
June 13-14th - Cincy Paddler Hiwassee Trip (Free)
July 7th - Tuesday Night Pool Class $
July 20th - Monday Night Advanced Class Starts $
August 1st - Cincinnati Paddle Fest (Free)
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 Poggy Paddle Whitewater Warehouse (Free)
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