Paddle Sports Classes

Since 2001, Laacke & Joys has been providing opportunities for our customers to learn how to canoe and kayak through our lesson programs. We maintain a 5:1 student to instructor ratio in our paddling classes so that you will enjoy personalized instruction in a safe learning environment.

Recreational Kayaking Basics

This year we are continuing our partnership with Outpost Natural Foods to offer four sessions of our “Recreational Kayaking Basics” class. This 2.5 hour class will focus on the basic strokes and safety skills needed to enjoy paddling a recreational kayak on our many calm inland lakes and rivers. By improving your skills and learning both the strengths and limitations of your craft, you will be safer and more comfortable on the water.
Tuition: $50 (includes equipment).

Location: Laacke & Joys, 1433 N. Water Street, Milwaukee
Time: 5:00-7:30pm

Dates:

• Thursday, May 28
• Thursday, June 25
• Thursday, July 23
• Thursday, August 27

Other Classes

For a more complete schedule of kayak and canoe classes, we invite you to visit www.SherriKayaks.com. Sherri Mertz, who has been our paddle sports department manager and instructor since 2001, will now be teaching classes full time as part of her new business. Laacke & Joys is continuing to partner with Sherri to offer a full schedule of classes to our customers.

Registration Information & Payment Policies

To register for the class listed above, you can stop by our downtown store or call us at (414) 271-7878. Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. In order to secure your place in a class, we need to have your tuition fees paid in full. You may pay by credit card, cash, or check. Pre-course information and a confirmation letter will be mailed to you 2 weeks prior to your class. If there are not enough students registered for a class one week before it meets, the course will be cancelled. You will be given the option of transferring to another class, or you will receive a full refund.

If you need to cancel your registration for any other reason, you will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the class. A 50% refund will be issued if you cancel less than 2 weeks, but at least one week before the start of the class. No refunds will be given for cancellations within one week of the start of the class.

Essential Eligibility Criteria:

• All students in adult classes must be at least 18 years of age and meet all essential eligibility requirements for the course. A copy of these requirements can be viewed on the link to the right.
• All students in classes must be at least 18 years of age and meet all essential eligibility requirements for the course. Students between the ages of 12-17 may take a course if a parent is also enrolled in the same class.

Contact Info

Laacke & Joys Downtown
1433 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 271-7878
Fax: (4141) 271-2330
Contact Sherri Online