On-Water Classes
From beginners to intermediate paddlers, the Door County Sea Kayak Symposium offers high-quality on-water instructional opportunities. Use this information to select the classes best suited to your skill level and your paddling goals. Many classes are offered several times, so create the symposium that works for you.
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| Intro to Sea Kayaking - All Day |
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Kayak Essentials |
| Kayak Essentials for Women |
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Kayak Tune-Up |
| Boat Control 1 |
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Boat Control 1 for Women |
| Boat Control 2 |
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Boat Control 2 for Women |
| Forward Stroke |
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Forward Stroke for Women |
| Forward Stroke 2 |
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Navigation - On Land and Water |
| Rescue Techniques |
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Rescue Techniques for Women |
| Advanced Rescues and Towing |
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Kayak Skills Buffet |
| Kayak Play |
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Introduction to Kayak Rolling |
| Kayak Rolling 2 |
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Introduction to Traditional Paddling |
| Open Water Adventure |
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Wind, Waves and Surf |
On-Land Workshops
Take a break from the water and join one of our On-Land Workshops. You'll explore selected topics in-depth during these hands-on, participatory workshops. These workshops require pre-registration, the same as on-water classes and paddling tours.
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| Packing for a Kayaking Trip |
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A Perfect Fit : Outfitting Your Boat |
| Boat Maintenance Workshop |
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Skill Builder Tours
Learning on the go awaits you in our Skill Builder Tours. A combination of tour and class, you'll develop your skills in the context of a group paddle. As you enjoy the scenery, your instructors will help you learn to deal with real paddling situations appropriate to the skill level of the tour. You'll practice navigation, rescues, boat trim, working with wind, and more. And as in real life, you never know just what may happen!
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| Sister Islands Skill Builder Tour |
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Horseshoe Island Skill Builder Tour |
| Tip of the Door: Garrett-Rowleys Bay |
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Paddling Tours
A variety of wonderful touring opportunities for all skill levels await you. Each tour is offered several times and advance registration is required. Note that tours may be modified or rerouted due to weather or water conditions.
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| Europe & Newport Bays |
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Garrett Bay |
| Garrett Bay to Ellison Bay |
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Moonlight Bay & Cana Island Light |
| North Bay to Cana Island |
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Sister Islands |
| Strawberry Islands |
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Northport to Plumb & Pilot Islands |
| Whitefish Dunes & Cave Point |
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Tennison Bay to Chambers Island |
| Porte des Morts Open Water Passage |
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Relaxed Pace Tours
These tours offer you beautiful scenery and a unique look at Door County with no pressure to keep up with faster-paced paddlers. Instead, you'll enjoy an easy-going pace with plenty of time for drifting and observing. Perfect for those who are content to take it slowly, think of these as "stop and smell the roses" tours.
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| Mink River |
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Naturalist Tour - Mink River |
| Naturalist Tour - Kangaroo Lake |
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Europe & Newport Bays Relaxed Pace |
| Rowleys Bay to Sand Bay Relaxed Pace |
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Garrett Bay Relaxed Pace |
Youth Classes
Introduce your young paddlers to the excitement and wonder of kayaking. We are offering our Youth Kayaking series for two ages groups: ages 8-11 and ages 11-15.
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| Kids Go Kayaking 1/Refresher |
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Kids Go Kayaking 2/Refresher |
| Teen Kayak 1/Refresher |
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Teen Kayak 2/Refresher |
| Youth Beyond Basic Skills |
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Youth Paddling Tours
Just for kids, our Youth Paddling Tours will give young paddlers a chance to explore new areas under the eye of experienced instructors who love working with kids. Designed for ages 8-15.
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| Europe Bay Youth Paddle Tour |
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Getting Started
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