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 9 year old grandson and I had never tried kayaking before. I found Silent Wake searching the web and I am so glad I did! Daren and Kristen were... read more great instructors and guides. My daughter and I booked their 2 hour "sampler" trip for 4 people and we had a lovely time. I look forward to another outing with them very soon!

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.

"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"

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. I reached out to inquire about the Sea Kayaking course, and Darren was very responsive and informative. He also worked with me... read more to schedule classes and make sure I had the gear I needed. Then the class itself was a blast--Darren really knows his stuff, and he's really personable and fun to learn from. I'd definitely recommend!

Highly quality expierence and money well spent! My partner and I took a Paddle Facilitator Course and the content was very in depth! Daren's presentation of the course materials combined... read more with his passion, personal expierences and real-life examples made the class portion very engaging. The on-water portion was eye-opening and fun at the same time! I have kayaked for years and didn't realize how much I have yet to learn. If you are looking for a professional, safe, expierence out on the water, I highly recommend Silent Wake!

We did a kayak essentials class and it was incredibly helpful, from proper clothing, to safety, to communication skills and paddling strokes, we learned so much in a relaxed and... read more fun way! I would highly recommend !!!

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!!