Join us for an informal get together on the deck at Coastal Expeditions (514-B Street in Mount Pleasant) for a informational session about basic kayak safety.  We are offering two dates for this event: Wednesday, May 11  and  Wednesday, May 25.  Class starts at 6 p.m.; Children are welcome. 

If you have a kayak or have been thinking about getting a kayak, then this is for you.  Things that will be covered include:

• What to bring on every kayak outing
• How to dress and the right footwear
• Creating a float plan
• Looking at the tides, wind and weather
• Suggested creeks, estuaries and routes for beginners
• Real risks vs. perceived risks
• Follow-up on-water lessons (Kayaking 101)

Owner Chris Crolley and senior guides Aaron Moriarity and Geoff Caruso will be leading this discussion.  It will be a laid back evening with a format that encourages questions from the group.   We will be selling Coastal Expeditions maps and other gear that you may need for your kayak.

What To Bring

Bring a $5 donation for the Charleston Special Olympics Kayak Team.  Coastal Expeditions is a sponsor of this excellent group of athletes, and guide Eric Mills is a coach.  We will give the team all money collected from this community outreach event for them to purchase gear or use towards their competitions.

And if you can remember, grab a pen and notebook so you can take a few notes from this session.  We’ll be providing a handout with an overview of the topics we’re covering.

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No credit card required; please bring a $5 donation. If you have more questions, please call us at (843)884-7684 or send us an email.

Kayak & SUP Lessons

Always wanted to learn a little more about how to kayak?  Whether you’ve mastered the forward stroke and want to be able to impress your friends (and yourself!) with a sweet roll or you’re new to the sport and want to learn the basics, we can tailor a lesson that is just right for you.

You’ll find that our guides are fun, attentive and patient as you develop your new skills.