Welcome to the Wilmington Trail Club (WTC) Kayak Training website. We offer annual training by American Canoe Association certified instructors for both touring and whitewater kayakers who are at least 12 years old. Please feel free to explore the menus in this website to determine which training program interests you. Our training is inexpensive, thorough, and FUN!

We require membership in the WTC to take our training (Join WTC), which is only $18 a year. 

Our Fees:

Touring: $95 tuition for the weekend. $30 equipment rental for the weekend  plus a $25 refundable deposit.

Whitewater: $95 tuition for weekend one, and $150 tuition for weekends 2 & 3 (includes lodging and Saturday dinner). $30 equipment rental each weekend plus a $50 refundable deposit. We require American Canoe Association (ACA) Membership for Whitewater Training.

Take a moment to view our  Training Brochure .

Why Paddle with WTC

Paddle on beautiful rivers and lakes seeing a wide variety of birds and animals. 

Enjoy the company of nice people where everyone is willing to support each other. 

Have fun while getting exercise. 

Learn at your own pace with a variety of options depending on your skill level and interest. Focus on safety with trained instructors and a high instructor and helper to student ratio. 

Can rent equipment to minimize upfront costs. 

Learn how to roll a kayak at pool sessions during the winter.

Train and paddle with men and women ranging in age from early 20s to 70s with many people learning to paddle in their 50s and 60s. 

Take frequent trips with a range of difficulty.