Learn to Roll a Kayak

Master the art of rolling a kayak.

$400
per person plus taxes
2
Days Long

Expert Instructors

Sea Kayak & Gear

Our kayak rolling weekend provides paddlers with the opportunity to learn to roll a kayak in small groups. Our classes start with a theory lesson before getting on the water for a rolling demonstration and an explanation of multiple ways to roll a kayak. Kayaks, paddles, and teaching aids are included in this weekend course. Feel free to bring your own kayak as well.

During the weekend we have a tailored set of exercises on land and on the water for you to work through at your own pace. Our success rate at getting people to roll is very high. We have multiple kayaks, and teaching aids and also use video analysis. The improvement we see in paddlers’ skills has been incredibly satisfying and exciting for both the students and for us as their instructors. If you run out of steam at any point there are other skills we can work on. Learning to roll isn’t as important as having excellent rescue skills but it sure improves your confidence on the water as well as your edging performance. If you don’t learn to roll during the weekend you will be heading home with the methodology that we use to continue to practice on your own time.

We have been successfully teaching kayakers how to roll for over 20 years now and we have our method dialed in. We were honoured to have been chosen by Paddle Canada in 2014 to help write the rolling program for Paddle Canada and are senior instructor trainers in this discipline and sea kayaking in general.

Private rolling lessons

If you would rather work one on one to learn to roll or just with a friend, then check out our Private kayak lessons page for more information and then contact us to book a date.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about rolling lessons. Email or phone us 1-905-399-1216.

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What You Will Learn

  • Demonstration on ways to roll
  • Rolling theory and land exercises
  • On-water coaching exercises
  • Video analysis on your roll

Your Instructors

Our certified instructors are some of Canada's best!

James Roberts

James started kayaking at 18. Since then his paddling career has taken him all over the world as an expedition leader and senior kayak instructor.

Mike Fairburn

Mike’s passion for sea kayaking began about 15 years ago. In the years that have followed Mike has become a Greenland rolling and skills enthusiast. While Mike has always loved the great outdoors, Sea Kayaking has intensified this love and brought him closer to nature through back country camping.

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Your Level one course was amazing. The demonstrations were clear and concise. Your feedback or coaching was very helpful. You both answered my many questions with clarity and patience.

Donald P.

Dates

August 2–3, 2025

Price From

$400

per person plus taxes 

Course Prerequisites

Please contact us with any question related to these trip prerequisites.

  • No previous experience is required.

 What's Included

Don't worry, we've got this covered.

Included

  • Certified and skilled instructors.
  • We include high-end kayaks, paddles and safety gear.
  • Video analysis
  • Rolling teaching aids
  • Traditional rolling qajaqs

What You Should Bring

A detailed gear list is sent before the start of the trip but this can get you started.

  • Clothing to wear while you are in the water.
  • Goggles and nose plugs if you choose (a dive mask works great).

Dates

August 2–3, 2025

Price From

$400

per person plus taxes 

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 Course Location

Yvonne Williams Park, Parry Sound, Ontario

Parry Sound, Ontario

Yvonne Williams Park, Parry Sound. Turn off of Williams Street onto Halls Road. At the end of this dead-end road you will see our instructors in the park. You can park anywhere on this road.

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Yvonne Williams Park, Parry Sound, Ontario
Parry Sound, Ontario

Yvonne Williams Park, Parry Sound. Turn off of Williams Street onto Halls Road. At the end of this dead-end road you will see our instructors in the park. You can park anywhere on this road.

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