Dates:
May 16, 2026 10:00 am
Until May 16, 2026 4:00 pm
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) are teaming up with paddlesports leaders to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 16 at Montgomery Whitewater to kick off National Safe Boating Week.
The event is supported by paddling leaders from ACA Alabama, Montgomery Whitewater and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, as well as instructor volunteers across Alabama who are certified to teach paddlesports by the American Canoe Association (ACA), whose nationally recognized standards guide paddlesports instruction for the event.
For the first year of Kayaking 101 in Alabama, a beginner kayaking course will be offered to the public at Montgomery Whitewater on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Montgomery Whitewater is located at 1100 Maxwell Blvd., in Montgomery, Alabama.
Class Information
Each class costs just $15 per person, including kayak rental and all necessary gear, to receive training that typically costs between $75 and $150.
Each session is limited to 15 participants. Instructors are ACA-certified Alabama volunteers backed by experienced safety teams. ALEA and ADCNR officers will be present to reinforce paddlecraft safety and awareness.
Supporting Organizations
In addition to ALEA, ADCNR and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, supporting organizations for the event include leaders from ACA Alabama, volunteer instructors certified by the ACA, and Montgomery Whitewater. Space is limited.
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