Find yourself on the water

Pool Classes
Nobody in Colorado offers year-round kayaking like Renaissance Adventure Guides. We have pools all over the Denver-metro area for fill your kayaking needs. Group instruction, one-on-one roll tutoring and open-pool sessions open to anyone: we have it all. Winter, spring, summer or fall - all you have to do is call! Pre-registration is required for all our pool activities to keep adequate space in the pool for you...Read more about our Pool Classes

Beginner Kayaking Lessons
Come play with our certified and personable instructors as you learn the basics of whitewater kayaking. All kids love boats and whitewater kayaking is perfect for kids of all ages from ten to seventy. Our lakes or pools offer a controlled and relaxing environment for your introduction to this rejuvenating water sport. Follow this up with a trip down moving water and small rapids and you are sure to wear a smile...Read more about our Beginner Kayaking Lessons

Beginner-Intermediate Kayaking Lessons
So you’ve been to the pool, learned your roll (ok, so maybe it isn’t perfect yet), and been down the river. Now you want MORE! Oh yeah, you’re hooked and you know it. Time to polish those skills and dial them in - peel-outs, ferries, more practice on reading water and of course CCR’s favorite: “rolling on the river”. Solidify your basic kayaking skills, increase your learning curve and learn about river safety here....Read more about our Beginner-Intermediate Kayaking Lessons

Intermediate Kayaking Lessons
You’ve decided that you want to make the move from the basics of class II whitewater into the exciting realm of class III - time to take some intermediate lessons. Revel in the thrill of running small hydraulics, the high of experiencing big wave trains, and learning to execute more precision moves through more challenging rapids. Learn simple playboating moves and feel the rush as you handle tougher whitewater...Read more about our Intermediate Kayaking Lessons

Advanced Kayaking Lessons
Most of our advanced kayaking courses are run on a private basis so we can focus on YOU and advancing your boating ability even one step higher. Start out with practicing precision class IV moves in easier class III water. Then muster up your gumption as you put these skills to the harder class IV test. Skills like creeking, big water, and advance playboating are all found here...Read more about our Advanced Kayaking Classes

Sea Kayaking Lessons
Do you long for the peaceful tranquility of a paddle across the lake at dusk? Or perhaps you are going on a vacation with sea kayaking as one of the activities and you need a little practice before tackling open water? Either way, Renaissance Adventure Guides has the perfect answer for you: simple tours for the never-ever person to detailed instruction for those really looking to get going. Find yourself on the water!...Read more about our Sea Kayaking Lessons

Knowledge is power. Empower yourself by learning about potential scenarios that can happen on the river, how to avoid them in the first place, and river rescue techniques to use in the event of a river emergency. Most common river accidents can easily be avoided and easily dealt with. Swiftwater rescue courses are a must for anyone using the river as a means of recreation no matter what their ability level...Read more about Whitewater Safety and Rescue