Daren provided four of us with a private Kayak Kickstart program complete with a water experience and adapted it for our tandem kayaks! He conveyed how fun kayaking can... read more be and helped me gain more confidence.

I had a great experience with Silent Wake. Daren's extensive experience kayaking was evident. He's an excellent teacher and guide and was responsive to all questions and concerns. Our time... read more kayaking was fun and a good learning experience. I should add that he's very safely conscious and I felt very comfortable going out with him.

My friends and I did a stretch of the Milwaukee River with Silent Wake and we were so pleased! These people were professional, prompt, prepared for every aspect of... read more the journey and they were fun to be with and easy to talk to. Their kayaks and equipment are top notch. At every step of the trip I felt like they had their eye on safety for all and also kept it fun. I would highly recommend Silent Wake whether you are a new kayaker or an experienced one.

I took the essentials class and learned so much! Darren and Chris were extremely knowledgeable about the craft and helped me to understand the importance of the right gear and... read more technique for making the most out of kayaking… I highly recommend to anyone who is just getting started kayaking or Those like me who have been paddling for a while but never learned the basics first…

If you like to paddle, you need to take Silent Wakes Rescues class! I pulled together a group of paddling friends for this class with the goal of greater... read more comfort on the Great Lakes. We did not really expect to use the skills so quickly? And - with so much ease and success! Paddling Lake Michigan a couple weeks later, one of our group flipped. This individual had not attended the class and could not get back in his boat. Those of us who attended were able to very quickly offer an assisted rescue, paddler was back in his boat feeling calm, safe and ready to go in no time! The course gave us confidence in heading out, and the required skills to manage the trip successfully!

Booked a kayak sampler trip with Daren for my extended family. Not only was Daren able to get all five of us in for a trip on the upper... read more Milwaukee River the same day but he provide a wonderful, and possibly the most professional, kayak experience I've ever had. I've kayaked a number of times before, including on Lake Michigan and for a camping trip, but I've never gotten the kind of attention and instruction that Daren provided. Our group ranged in age from 10 to 73 and in experience from novice to never having been in a kayak before. I think this would have been challenging for a number of the kayak companies I've rented from before but Daren did a wonderful job of providing help and instruction where needed but also giving us space to have our own adventure. I really can't say enough about how organized and knowledgeable Daren is. He was on time, had the right gear and had us on the water in no time. Also, his Covid-19 precautions were fantastic, it made us all feel very safe. More importantly he provided my family with a wonderful experience. I will definitely be booking with him again.

"Thank you to Peggy Kober, the Riveredge Nature Center and the Bridget Center for hosting the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project's Kayak Event Day on Saturday the 27th of June, 2020.... read more This was an awesome and beautiful event that aided, people like me, who are beginner Kayakers to come and not only learn about the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project but to also learn the new hobby of Kayaking. My heart and much respect goes out to Silent Wake, LLC with my Kayaking Instructors, Daren Barrett & Kristin Vogal for a superb and professional Kayaking Instruction, Safety, Hands On - One on One Instruction and the Kayaking event on water. Daren, Owner of Silent Wake, LLC, donated his business and time for this event which was very inspiring as well as the fact of bringing kayaks and equipment for those needing assistance and equipment and even made sure everyone was hydrated and brought extra water for everyone as well. My story, though, does not start with this awesome event. It stems back several weeks prior, when I contacted Silent Wake's Facebook page to gather advice and guidance in reference to Kayaking for a beginner. This is where I first met Daren {social media only at that time}. Through the weeks leading up to the event in Kewaskum, Daren spent many hours talking with me, giving me guidance on both sit in and sit on Kayaks as well as equipment suggestions and places for beginners to safely go. Daren was also quick on his email replies and devoted a lot of time to me and my needs. At the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project Kayak Event, this was the first time I got to meet with Daren in-person. Prior to the class, during the class, after the class and since the class... Daren showed outstanding professionalism in his service and instruction. I really liked how he is all out safety as well. Both Daren & Kristin were outstanding in their instruction and hands on guidance. It is my personal recommendation that anyone from thinking of starting a new hobby in Kayaking to a beginner Kayaker, like me, to advanced to please contact Silent Wake, LLC | Daren Barrett, as soon as you can, as he will, I have no doubt, be able to fulfill all your needs, questions, instruction and so much more!! Thank you so much Daren Barrett, Kristen Vogel & Silent Wake, LLC for everything!! Kudos to Silent Wake and my new friend and Kayaking Instructor, Daren Barrett. Thank you and God Bless, Tripp Mullenax"

I took their kayak rescue class a couple weekends ago. Was a great learning experience! They are great teachers. Would recommend it!

My friend and I had a great time on our kayaking adventure. Daren and Kristin are very enjoyable to be around, and throughout the adventure offered plenty of kayaking tips... read more and skills. Their kayaks are high quality and fun to use. You can tell they are very passionate about what they do. Looking forward to booking another trip with them!