We offer many paddle sports instructional programs for people just getting started to those seeking advanced skills and even instructor certification. Click on the links below to learn more or to register. All equipment and supplies are included unless otherwise noted.
Weekly on Friday evenings, with a rain date of Saturday. Enjoy this guided sunset tour while floating on the Merrimack River before heading back to the Boathouse in the twilight.
Learn how to paddle on our instructional tours. From an afternoon to just a couple hours, we can help you become more proficient on the water.
Join forces with other local environmentally minded organizations and individuals to clean up the Merrimack River that we all enjoy!
Book your own group tour! We offer custom tours and programs for diverse groups with a variety of outcomes in mind.
Please click on the links below for more information and to register for the specific paddle tour.
| Day of the Week | Date | Title and Links | Rain Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | June 13 | Kayak Center Opening Day! | Rain or shine! |
| Tuesday | June 18 | UMass Lowell (UML) Students: Outdoor Adventure Program (Climbing) | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | June 21 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, June 22 |
| Sunday | June 23 | Kayak Basics Class | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | June 28 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, June 29 |
| Sunday | June 30 | Tyngsboro Shuttle | Rain or shine! |
| Sunday | June 30 | River Clean-Up Tour | Rain or shine! |
| Thursday | July 4 | Independence Day - Full rental hours 1-8 p.m.! | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | July 5 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, July 6 |
| Sunday | July 7 | Kayak Basics Class | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | July 12 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, July 13 |
| Saturday | July 13 | Intro to Kayaking Class | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | July 19 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, July 20 |
| Sunday | July 21 | Shuttle service | Rain or shine! |
| Sunday | July 21 | River Clean-Up Tour | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | July 26 | Sunset Tour | Saturday, July 27 |
| Saturday | July 27 | UML Students: Outdoor Adventure Program (Day Hike) | Rain or shine! |
| Sunday | July 28 | Kayak Basics Class | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | August 2 | Sunset Tour | Saturday August 3 |
| Saturday | August 3 | Intro to Kayaking Class | Rain or shine! |
| Tuesday | August 6 | UML Students: Outdoor Adventure Program (Surfing) | Rain or shine! |
| Friday | August 9 | Sunset Tour | Saturday August 3 |
| Sunday | August 11 | Kayak Basics Class | Rain or shine! |
*All classes and tours except the Sunset Tour happen in the rain or shine. Rain is actually really fun and soothing and safe to paddle in! All Sunset tour registrants will be contacted if we switch to the rain date. (Please see our Plan Your Visit for more info on weather.)