Learn to Kayak With Expert Guidance

Safe, Fun, and Personalized Instruction in Wisconsin.

For beginners to advanced paddlers — perfect for families, thrill seekers, and outdoor adventurers.

 

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Welcome to Silent Wake Kayaking.

Why take a class with us? For four years in a row, your lead instructor, Daren, had ranked within the top ten in the American Canoe Association (ACA) Annual Instructor Contest. This is an international competition contest for ACA instructors in all ACA disciplines who teach Level 1 and Level 2 courses (our Kayak Kickstart and Essentials sessions).

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Kayaking Trips

Moonlight/W.O.W./Day trips/Sampler/Greece

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Kayaking Classes

Recreational/Kickstart/Essentials/Rescues/Rolling

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Our Mission at Silent Wake is to provide a safe, educational, and enjoyable process to learn how to kayak. We provide the means, you provide the desire. We are conveniently located between West Bend and Port Washington, Wi.

Curious about paddling the Milwaukee River? Find current water levels here. For most of the northern sections, we suggest paddling on the river when levels are above 6.3 gauge height. Wish to understand what CFS and gage height mean? Read this.

Looking to sea kayak in Lake Michigan near Port Washington? Have a look at the Port marina camera and scan the horizon.

Need a refresher video on some paddling techniques, how to wear a PFD, or some other fun kayaking tidbits? Check out our YouTube channel.

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  • YMCA pool session

    YMCA (West Bend) Kayaking class III

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    West Bend YMCA 1111 W Washington St, west bend, United States

    Please follow link for detailed information     #kayaking #kayak #YMCA #poolsessions

    $175

  • All around the Bend Business Showcase

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    1305 E Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095 1305 E Decorah Rd, West Bend, United States

    Get ready for a spectacular showcase of local businesses at the 4th annual All Around the Bend Business Showcase! Come and discover the diverse products and services of over 100 different local businesses, organizations, and vendors. From locally owned businesses and shops to well-known brands, you'll be sure to find some of your favorite local businesses as well…

  • Random Lake Conservation Fair – Free Public Event

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    random lake HS 605 Random Lake Rd, random lake, WI, United States

    Do outdoor activities, nature, and environmental education sound interesting to you? Looking for an activity which hosts numerous local and state companies and organizations, and a family friendly environment? Along with organizations, and like minded naturalist - we will be one of the local companies at the Random Lake Conservation Fair. This is a FREE…

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    Early Season Kayak Rescues – Pike Lake

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    Pike Lake State Park 3250 Kettle Moraine Dr, hartford, WI, United States

    In partnership with the Pike Lake State Park, join us - as we provide our Kayak Rescue session. This is intended for people who wish to experience rescues in cooler waters. Participants MUST wear either a full wetsuit or drysuit for this class - NO EXCEPTIONS. The water temp will be below 60 degrees -…

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    Early Season Kayak Rescues – Mauthe Lake

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    Mauthe Lake State Park N1490 County Road Ggg, Campbellsport, WI, United States

    In partnership with the Mauthe Lake State Park, join us - as we provide our Kayak Rescue session. This is intended for people who wish to experience rescues in cooler waters. Participants MUST wear either a full wetsuit or drysuit for this class - NO EXCEPTIONS. The water temp will be below 60 degrees -…

    $80