It's that feeling, when you're floating. You might be flying. Come boating with us.
Kayak, Canoe, Rescue skills.
Instructor Development.
Fun, challenging, inclusive course environments.
Train with us!
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Kayak
A smile, a long forward stroke, a river wave to the face, splash, giggle, repeat. We offer an inclusive teaching style designed to challenge the athlete in all of us. Skill development beginner through advanced includes venues on flatwater through Class 4+. rapids.
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Rescue
When the vibe changes on the River, will you be ready? Rise to the occasion in your crew’s harder moments. We offer high caliber rescue skills development, as well as a rescue skills credential class. Our program currently has 3 levels: Intro-Intermediate (16 hours, no preprequisite) Intermediate PLUS (16 hours prior training required) and Advanced (32 hours prior training required). Whether you are taking your first training, or have already seen a lot and want to prepare for the weirdest stuff we have a class for you. Oh, and its pretty flippin’ fun!
Rescue Instructor Development also available.
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Canoe
Single blade paddles, no sprayskirt needed thank you! The river offers possibilities that you can unlock only if you’re kneeling reaching for a cross stroke. Skill development beginner through advanced includes venues on flatwater through Class 3+ rapids. Instruction for both Solo and Tandem Canoes.
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Expedition Programs
Jordan loves building community through River Expeditions. With his three decades of experience instructing and leading whitewater he has connections and partnerships with a variety of commercial outfitters to offer focused instruction on multiday trips. These offerings rotate. Please reach out for details.
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Special Events
Pop up Practice session like Rescue Simulations or Rescue Skills Competitions help keep skills sharp without needing to commit to a multiple day training.
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Instructor & Instructor Trainer Development
We offer Development & Certifications for aspiring and returning Instructors and Instructor Trainers in Kayak, Canoe and Rescue for many skill levels. For Instructors this is usually a 5-6 day workshop. For upating or upgrading Instructors we offer a 2-3 day program. For Instructor Trainers there is a longer apprenticeship/mentorship model by assisting with our Instructor Development Program. Jordan Taylor is one of about 40 Instructor Trainer Educators worldwide, holding Level 4 ITE certifications in Kayak and Canoe. He is also an Instructor Trainer for Rescue and Level 5 Kayaking. He is a level 5 Rescue Instructor.
Private Instruction
This is ideal for anyone who wants more focused attention on individual or group goals that don’t fit neatly into existing classes, or when schedules don’t quite line up.
$100/hr for one person (or per tandem boat)
$125/hr for two people
$150/hr for three or more people
$350/half day (3-4 hours)
$500/full day (5-6 hours)
For Potomac venues there is a 2 hour minimum for private instruction. For venues further from my home I may charge a travel fee as well. Email me for booking inquiries.
Riverside video analysis is a phenomenal teaching tool I use with private instruction clients. For samples you can check out my YouTube channel.
2025
Course Offerings
MARCH
March 1-2 INTRO-Intermediate Swiftwater Rescue
$250, Hosted by Calleva River School on the Potomac.
Never taken rescue? Or it’s been a while and you want to review fundamentals?
March 8-11, April 4-7 SWIFTWATER Rescue Instructor Development & Certification
Ocoee River and nearby venues. Hosted by Tennessee Valley Canoe Club
Exact Dates and Fee TBD. This 6 day ACA workshop is one of the required steps to certify as a Level 3-4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor.
Contact Jordan to inquire. Booking info will be posted soon.
Pre-requisite L3 or or L4 Skills Assessment or minimum 16 hours prior swiftwater training.
March 15-16 Intermediate PLUS SWIFTWATER Rescue
$250, Hosted by Calleva River School on the Potomac.
This course picks up where a traditional 2 day course leaves off, and runs from there. We have an increased focus on what to do when your first one or two ideas for rescue don’t work. We also train in harder venues.
Prerequisite 16 hours prior Swiftwater Training.
March 22-23 ADVANCED Swiftwater Rescue
$250. This 2 day course trains under difficult conditions. Potomac and other DC area venues.
We will spend the morning getting to know each other as a team through some practice of increasingly challenging skills then switch to practicing rescue leadership through rescue scenarios. Optional night-ops training will continue after the sun goes down. Day 2 will include some advanced rope work, as well as more scenarios.
Contact Jordan to book.
Prerequisite 32 hours prior Swiftwater Training.
April 26-27 L3-4 Kayak INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
Hosted by the Philadelphia Canoe Club.
Likely venue Lehigh River, PA.
Contact Looie Vorhees to inquire.
May 2-4 Multisport INSTRUCTOR TRAINER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP (ITDW)
visit this page for details
In Partnership with NORTHWOODS OUTDOOR CENTER:
NWOC INTERMEDIATE Plus Swiftwater Rescue
May 7-8. Wolf River, WI. Pre-req 16 hours prior SWR Training
This course picks up where a traditional 2 day course leaves off, and runs from there. We have an increased focus on what to do when your first one or two ideas for rescue don’t work. We also train in harder venues.
NWOC SCENARIO Day
May 9. Wolf River, WI. Pre-req 16 hours prior SWR Training.
In my years teaching SWR many of my people have cited scenarios as the highlight of the training. Well, lets just do the best part all day! A great way to check which of your fundamentals need sharpening.
NWOC ADVANCED Swiftwater Rescue
May 10-11. Wolf River, WI Pre-req 32 hours prior SWR Training.
This 2 day course trains under difficult conditions.
We will spend the morning getting to know each other as a team through some practice of increasingly challenging skills then switch to practicing rescue leadership through rescue scenarios. Optional night-ops training will continue after the sun goes down. Day 2 will include some advanced rope work, as well as more scenarios.
NWOC CANOE Clinics Beginner-Advanced
May 13-17/18. Wolf River, WI. Tandem or Solo.
CANOE INSTRUCTOR Development and Certification
June 11-15. Wolf River, WI.
For all NWOC Clinics contact Sandra to book.
May 24-25 WOMENS’s Swiftwater Rescue Training
Co Taught by Karyna Todd and Jordan Taylor
$250. Potomac River near DC. Never taken rescue? Or it’s been a while and you want to review fundamentals?
This course is intended for women and gender-expansive individuals only. Our purpose is adjust the curriculum and training environment enhance skill development as well as leadership and decision-making in rescue for women.
Contact Jordan to book.
Canoe Cruisers Association CANOE CLINIC
June 9. Solo or Tandem. Potomac River near DC.
Contact Gary Steinberg to inquire.
ADVANCED Kayak Clinic
and ACA Level 5 Skills Assessment (optional)
July 13-14. Lower and Upper Youghiogheny.
Pre-requisites
July 13: reliable roll in Class 3.
July 14: Consistency in hard Class 3-3+, Reliable roll in Class 3-3+, 16 hours or more SWR training.
Contact Jordan to book.
