Pinniped Kayak

08/06/2026

The highlight of every season is our Downeast Skills and Leadership Weekend in Lubec, with Todd Wright and Nate Hanson! Coming up, September 18-21. Get in touch if you'd like to grab a spot!

Todd Wright (Synaptic Sport) and Nate Hanson are taking you back to the end of the earth (err . . . the end of Maine anyways), for a versatile skills and leadership training event. With awesome venues such as Cobscook Reversing Falls, Quoddy Head, and the Bold Coast in easy reach, how could it not b

08/04/2026

Chasing Water, Oct 10-12, 2026
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

2026 Registration is Now Open! Join Nate Hanson, Josh Hall, and we Todd Johnstone-Wright for a weekend of sheltered water through advanced open-water development. We aim to have fun playing in a dynamic and aesthetically striking environment, developing performance, building community, and breaking

07/30/2026

Rough Water Skills, Midcoast ME - New Course Date, August 13th. (Rescheduled due to high winds) Spaces available.

That dynamic strip of real-estate where the land and sea mix it up is full of opportunities for improving boat control, and having a good time. The cliffs, caves, slots, and countless variety of rock features surrounding Maine’s glacially-carved islands provide the perfect venues to refine these s...

06/19/2026

03/08/2026

Chasing Water 2026, October 10th-12th is in the works!
Stay tuned for details

https://www.pinnipedkayak.com/sea-kayaking-classes-calendar/2023/10/13/chasing-water-2023-wemp9-bkxs2

03/06/2026

2026 Course Schedule is here!

Hello Kayakers, I trust you’ve all had a great winter (and perhaps finally reached a point where you’re ready to be done with it already!) I’m looking ahead to getting back out on the water, and I’m happy to share a variety of training opportunities for you. No matter your goals, you’ll fi...

03/06/2026

http://www.pinnipedkayak.com/news/2026/3/6/2026-courses-now-open

Hello Kayakers, I trust you’ve all had a great winter (and perhaps finally reached a point where you’re ready to be done with it already!) I’m looking ahead to getting back out on the water, and I’m happy to share a variety of training opportunities for you. No matter your goals, you’ll fi...

03/06/2026

Whitewater for Sea Kayakers, Penobscot River, Maine
July 8th - 10th with Nate Hanson and, of course Pyranha Kayaks!

Great things happen when sea kayakers take to the river for whitewater training. We’ve had an awesome time introducing many of you to the river in the past few years, and we're looking forward to more. This year we’ll again offer our course on the famed Penobscot River, giving us access to relia...

03/06/2026

ACA Level 5 IDW/ICE/Update with Synaptic Sport, June 5-10th, 2026, Midcoast, ME.

This three-day IDW followed by 2 day ICE focuses on the skills and process to deliver intentional learner-centered and learning-focused sessions in advanced open water environments. This course is offered by Synaptic Sport and Todd Johnstone-Wright. Click on course title for details.

11/03/2025