Paddling Instruction &
ACA Instructor Certification
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Getting Started
River Paddling
ACA Certification
Private Instruction
Build a strong foundation in paddling, boat control, equipment, and water safety.
Learn how current affects your boat and build essential river skills, including eddy turns, peel-outs, S-turns, and ferries.
Develop your skills with American Canoe Association training and nationally recognized instructor certification.
Personalized coaching designed around your paddling goals and experience.
It brings me joy to help people become better, more confident paddlers. I’ve spent more than 20 years paddling, racing, coaching, and teaching, and as an ACA Canoe & Kayak Instructor Trainer, I’ve worked with paddlers of all levels. My goal is to keep instruction personal, practical, and fun while helping you reach your goals on the water.
I keep my classes small and personal so I can give each paddler the attention they deserve. Most courses are booked by phone or email, giving us a chance to talk about your experience and goals and make sure you’re in the right course. - Holly
Let's Talk About Your Paddling Goals
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512-749-2350
WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY
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"Holly was an approachable and kind educator who made me feel comfortable. Her corrective style was appreciatively direct, while being supportive. I entered this educational session with little experience paddling canoes and left feeling extremely confident in what I learned. She didn't hesitate to answer questions and her follow up included answers to questions I didn't think to ask. This degree of training was well worth the price." Chad
"Holly was awesome. She came to Amarillo to teach us how to become Kayak instructors and she did fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone that is needing basic instruction all the way to becoming an instructor. She works hard to make sure you know all the terms and techniques and she worked very efficiently with each person in the group. You can tell she is very passionate about what she does and to me is the absolute best teacher around!" Kelsey
"Had a two-hour canoe lesson with Holly, time incredibly well spent. She gave thoughtful, precise instruction and helped me correct several bad habits I’ve picked up on the water. As a champion paddler, her expertise really shows. She even paddled alongside us in her solo kayak, teaching efficient techniques like proper stroke mechanics and how to work together to control the boat while moving smoothly and fast. And just to show how next-level she is, I tried her kayak afterward. It’s unbelievably fast and super, super unstable, yet she handles it with total control and ease. Truly impressive. So much more to learn from this expert instructor!" Michael