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.

My husband and I needed a refresher course in rescue before embarking on some overnight trips. Kristin and Daren were so knowledgeable, organized and patient! We discussed and Daren had... read more diagrams for the first part of the session going over tactics and general kayak safety. Some weather and wave information on Lake Superior and then in the water rescue procedures. They were very thorough going over equipment we should have for throw ropes, short/long, sling for step up, paddle float.....starting on the shore to wet exit, assisted rescue and self-rescue. They were a wealth of information and patiently answered alot of questions thrown at them! We had a great workout and learned so much! Thanks, Tim and Tina, Grand Junction, CO

As a “newbie” kayak-er, I was very impressed with the important and detailed kayak instruction information given in an hour of time!! Since I had a sprained wrist, I was... read more not able to continue with the “hands-on” kayaking on the river instructions. Next time for sure!!

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…

"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"

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!

I had a great time and really learned a lot about kayaking. Daren is great teacher and looking forward to my next trip down the river .

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