Private Whitewater Kayak Lessons

"Can’t say enough about private kayak lessons with Cascade Raft and Kayak. I’ve worked with several instructors and each has an uncanny knack of determining what you need to work on, and delivering that instruction in a way that is very productive and always fun. You are never forced to cover something you mastered 2 years ago, or thrown into something way over your head. Plus no other company is as diligent with safety and logistics. Everything is always done on time, professionally, and with good taste… even lunch!"

"The first year I took rowing lessons, Shane introduced me to the river. We went over each rapid and discussed how various flows would affect them. Shane was a wealth of knowledge. His decade on the Payette taught me in a day what would have taken me weeks to learn on my own. I was able to get a cheat sheet of what to expect this summer and continue boating in both high and low whitewater. Shane is very patient and confident."

"I have been taking private and semi-private lessons from the Long family for most of two decades.  They have helped me learn the Eskimo roll many times over.  They have helped me to slowly and steadily stretch my comfort levels in a variety of settings.  Their instruction techniques, their use of video, and their patience are all fantastic. You will not find better kayak instruction."

"Kayaking with Cascade Raft & Kayak, is about the best you can get! They are highly skilled, safe, instructors and staff.  They teach, at a totally different level. I have taken multiple lessons with a lot of companies, and no one compares, no one. You are drilled on 4 concepts, and work on those skills, which you never hear from most other. They are simple in their teachings, and they are always watching over your safety.  No matter what level you paddle, you will gain more knowledge and experience, and feel more confident in your padding."

"I have used Cascade Raft and Kayak for private instruction and trip guiding for almost two decades.  They teach and guide for all levels of kayaking.  Their instructors are highly trained in safety and rescue.  They have generations of knowledge and experience which have crafted instructional programs that are always challenging, safe, and guaranteed to improve anyone’s skills.  And they are a bunch of nice people, too! They are simply the best."

"I would recommend Cascade Raft and Kayak to anyone looking to grow as a boater. The team has enough experience that any skill level can benefit. I loved that the private lessons were tailored to me and my goals. It revolved around my comfort zone and giving myself the opportunity to make mistakes with professional staff to discuss the process while it was occurring."