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.
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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Moonlight/W.O.W./Day trips/Sampler/Greece
Recreational/Kickstart/Essentials/Rescues/Rolling
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.
Featured Events
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All around the Bend Business Showcase
Featured1305 E Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095 1305 E Decorah Rd, West Bend, United StatesGet 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…
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Random Lake Conservation Fair – Free Public Event
Featuredrandom lake HS 605 Random Lake Rd, random lake, WI, United StatesDo 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…
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Early Season Kayak Rescues – Pike Lake
FeaturedPike Lake State Park 3250 Kettle Moraine Dr, hartford, WI, United StatesIn 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…
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Early Season Kayak Rescues – Mauthe Lake
FeaturedMauthe Lake State Park N1490 County Road Ggg, Campbellsport, WI, United StatesIn 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…
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Kayak and camp weekend on the MKE river
FeaturedWaubedonia Park 1155 fredonia ave, fredonia, wiJoin us as we do a couple of awesome experiences in one weekend. We will be tent camping at Waubedonia Park on both Friday and Saturday nights, and paddling on…
$125