Fall hours: Fri-Sun, 11-4

Kayak demos available!

PRIVATE CLASSES

Enhance your kayaking skills with a personalized session led by our experienced instructors! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this 1.5-hour lesson will cover everything from balance and paddle control to safety, rescues, and efficient paddling strokes. We’ll tailor the lesson to your needs, guiding you through calm local rivers and lakes while providing all the necessary equipment.

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What's Included With This Lesson?

This lesson includes all the equipment you’ll need, such as Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets. You’ll also receive an expert-led instruction tailored to the activity, along with a guided tour of the waterways. We’ll ensure you have everything you need for a fun and safe experience on the water!

This 90-minute class has varying start times. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to check in and get ready so we can start on time.

Yes, we require life jackets for everyone, regardless of age, for safety purposes. While Lodi rules don’t mandate them for those 18 and over, we prioritize your safety and provide life jackets for all customers to wear while out on the water.

  • Photo ID
  • Comfortable Clothing – Expect to get a little wet!
  • Water & Sunscreen – Stay hydrated and protected.
  • Digitally Signed  Wavier– Required for all participants. 
    • A link to our wavier can be found HERE

We provide life jackets and paddles for your convenience.

We recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a water bottle. You might also consider bringing some snacks if you think you will get hungry.

You mean, THIS WAIVER?

Cancellation Policy
  • 48+ hours before your tour: Full refund or credit toward a future tour.
  • Within 48 hours of the tour: Credit toward a future tour.
  • No-shows: No refund or credit.
 

📞 Need to cancel? Call or text 209-471-5988

Join us for an unforgettable night on the water—reserve your spot today!

You can store your gear in our on-site Safety Zone, or purchase a water-resistant Drybag to keep your essentials dry.

JOINING A PRIVATE LESSON

Enhance your kayaking skills with a tailored lesson just for you! Book today and start your adventure!

WAIVER + ID

Before launching, each participant must complete a waiver and bring a photo ID for every tour—no exceptions!

GUEST REVIEWS

Check out what everyone is saying
Rated 5 out of 5

I want to thank Josh my instructor for the paddleboard lesson. It was lots of fun but also it gave me the confidence I needed to go paddleboarding. I am older so I was very hesitant. I fell off the board a couple of times and after that it was smooth paddling. I have not been to Lodi lake for many many years, it is a beautiful area and also clean.

Rated 5 out of 5

I booked a private training lesson with Headwaters to teach me self rescue in my sit inside Kayak. The setting on Lodi Lake was beautiful and the facility had a wonderful dock with a novel launching rack. My instructor, Cameron was fantastic. He was knowledgable, patient, and taught with a relaxed empathy was just what I was looking for. By the end of the session, I could rescue with a buddy AND rescue myself using only a paddle float. A wonderful day on the lake with terrific instruction.

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