SERVICES
Kayak Skills, Safety, and Rescue
Various courses available teaching beginner and intermediate paddling skills and strokes, basic kayak safety and equipment, and self and team rescues.
Kayak Tours
Join me for a sunset or full moon paddle in the Finger Lakes or create a custom tour to suit your needs!

ABOUT
Scott Janas, NYS Licensed Guide, ACA Level II Kayak Instructor
Hi. My name is Scott Janas. Living in the Finger Lakes Region of New York has provided me with unending access to the outdoors. While kayaking is my passion, you can also find me fly fishing the many Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario tributaries or hiking our beautiful trail systems. My goal is to provide people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely and respectfully.
Basic Kayak Skills
This 1.5-hour course will introduce you to the skills needed to begin enjoying recreational kayaking, including basic safety and the paddle strokes that will get you moving through the water comfortably and effciently.
$35
Intermediate Kayak Skills
This level II ACA course will take you through more advanced paddle strokes, float plans, dressing for success and so much more.
$75
Kayak Safety and Rescue
Learn essential skills in a more controlled environment. In this course we'll head to the pool to learn how to execute two self-rescues and two team-rescues.