Smart Start Kayaking Course by Venture Outdoors, Deltona
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical health and mobility; ability to sit for the duration and perform gentle paddling motions.
Overview
Venture Outdoors in Deltona, Florida offers a focused 3-hour Kayaking Course designed for beginners and those wanting to boost flatwater skills. Get hands-on experience, safety training, and build lasting confidence.
Smart Start Kayaking Course
All Ages • 3 Hours
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About This Adventure
Join our Smart Start Kayaking Course for an engaging 3-hour introduction to paddling! Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, you'll learn essential skills, including self-rescue techniques, to boost your confidence on flatwater. Enjoy the use of our kayaks while you develop good habits for safe exploration.
Join us to develop good habits and foundation skills of kayaking!
Duration
3 Hours
About
Our Smart Start Kayaking Course provides a brief introduction to paddling a kayak and ensures that foundational skills and concepts are learned to ensure confidence and safety when exploring flatwater by kayak. Both first timers and paddlers with some paddling experience will find this course useful. This course will help you develop the good habits and foundation skills that will amp up your learning curve. Self-rescues, or how to get back in/on top of your kayak are covered as well. After this course you will be comfortable being on the water!
Included
We are happy to provide you with a kayak (paddle and PFD included) to use during your class free of charge. This is particularly beneficial when you are just starting out and are still trying to figure out which kayak is right for you. If you already own a kayak it is advisable to learn and get used to your own kayak. However, we may require you to use one of our kayaks if we consider yours to be unsafe or inappropriate for the class.
What to Bring
- Dress according to the weather (bring extra layers in cold weather)
- Drinking Water
- Sun protection (e.g., hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, long sleeves)
Adventure Tips
Wear Sun Protection
Florida’s sun can be intense even on cloudier days; bring sunscreen, a hat, and UV-protective clothing.
Stay Hydrated
Bring enough drinking water to stay hydrated throughout the 3-hour course.
Dress for Water Contact
Wear quick-drying clothes and water shoes since you’ll likely get wet during self-rescue practice.
Listen to Safety Briefings
Pay close attention to instructors, especially on rescue techniques, to ensure a safe and confident experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great Blue Heron
- Florida Slider Turtle
History
Deltona’s waterways have long been part of indigenous and early settler navigation routes, shaping the local community’s connection to water.
Conservation
Venture Outdoors promotes leave-no-trace ethics and sustainable paddling practices to protect Deltona’s freshwater ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sun Hat
Protects against strong UV rays during daytime paddling.
summer specific
Quick-Dry Clothing
Keeps you comfortable and helps reduce chafing when wet.
summer specific
Water Shoes
Provides grip and protects feet when entering or exiting the water.
Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key during physical activity on the water.