Paddle Smart

Free every other Tuesday, because we'd rather teach it than tow you home. Efficient forward stroke, getting back into a kayak from the water (harder than it looks, easier than you fear), canoe trim, what wind does to each craft, and the two-minute weather briefing we wish every paddler gave themselves.

Counts as the first-time orientation for canoe, kayak, and SUP rentals, and ends with a golden-hour group paddle to the granite point.

What we cover

• Strokes that don't hurt tomorrow
• Deep-water re-entry
• Wind, waves, and when to stay in
• PFD fit
• Golden-hour paddle