Why Homer

We live in Homer because we love to paddle and teach paddling at all times of the year. From early spring to late fall, local peninsula rivers provide great river paddling, and Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay offer diverse sea paddling all year - in all but the most inclement weather.

The Alaska Kayak School offers paddling instruction and coaching in sea kayak, whitewater kayak, surf kayak, open canoe and safety and rescue skills for Alaskan conditions. Certified instructors of the American Canoe Association and coaches trained by the British Canoe Union teach our courses and guide our instructional tours.

Programs

  • Pool Courses
  • Skills Courses
  • Closed Cockpit Kayak
  • Sea Kayak
  • Whitewater Kayak
  • Kayak Surfing
  • Open Canoe - Tandem
  • Open Canoe - Solo
  • British Canoe Union Star Awards Training and Assessment
  • BCU Coach 2 Training and Assessment
  • Instructional Tours
  • Custom Programs
  • Gear Rentals
  • Sales - New and Used

Us
Tom is a recovering wildlife biologist turned paddling instructor - was a birder before discovering paddling. Tom's multi-discipline open boat-sea kayak-whitewater kayak-coach and instructor qualifications led to the formation of the school.

"The only thing better than paddling is teaching paddling, on the water of course."
Laura's grace on the water, photographic and video productions and kayak coaching skills make her the "heart" behind the school.

"I like to paddle because it's fun!"
Scott's precision rolling and surfing skills are as impressive as his coaching skills, especially for Eskimo rolling. Scott's spatial awareness and congenial teaching style will get you rolling in no-time.

"It was the biggest surf I've ever been on, gnar-gnar-gnar" Homer Spit, 3 March 2003.

Lark is the border collie with a sweet cross-bow draw.

"ruff rouff uourf" translation: "Laura ate the pop tarts."
(907) 235 - 2090
Homer, AK

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