New Mexico Kayak Instruction offers whitewater and sea kayak instruction, sales, rentals and adventure travel. Beginner and Intermediate classes are taught year-around in Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Los Alamos, NM.

About NMKI

Kayaking has taken me places roads and trails don't go. Teaching has introduced me to some of my best friends, and rivers have taught me lessons that only nature and experiences can teach. It's been a goal of mine, since the very beginning, to share these experiences with you. Learn more.

Kayak Instruction

New Mexico Kayak Instruction offers kayak lessons for beginners all the way through advanced whitewater kayaking in pools, lakes and rivers thoughout New Mexico.  Intro and kayak roll classes are taught weekly in Albuquerque. Whitewater classes are taught monthly near Taos and Touring classes annually at Abiquiu Lake.

Kayak Sales

New Mexico Kayak Instruction is the largest retailer of whitewater, touring and fishing kayaks in New Mexico. The reason behind our success is simple: Nowhere else in New Mexico can you demo a variety of modern kayaks before you buy.

Upcoming Kayak Instruction Classes

Title Date City Name
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Sunday, July 15, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
(Level 1) Introduction to Whitewater and Recreational Kayaking Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 8:45am - 1:00pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
Title Date City Name
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Sunday, July 15, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Saturday, August 4, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
(Level 2) Essentials of River Kayaking Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm Bernalillo Coronado Campground
Title Date City Name
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, May 20, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, June 23, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, July 29, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, August 26, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
(Level 3) Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 9:00am - Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 5:00pm Pilar Pilar Yacht Club
Currently there are no Advanced Whitewater clinics scheduled. Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming Intro, Roll, Whitewater and Touring clinics, or Contact Us for a private lesson.
Title Date City Name
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
"Open House" Kayak & SUP Fun, Games and Practice Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Bernalillo Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
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Kayak Rentals

Kayak Rentals

New Mexico Kayak Instruction has the largest selection of kayak rentals in New Mexico. With more than 30 2008-2010 whitewater, recreational, touring and fishing kayaks in Albuquerque, you're sure to find the perfect kayak for your next adventure!

River Boarding

River Boarding

River Boarding is headed to New Mexico! Check back soon for River boarding instruction, sales and adventure travel!

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Upcoming Kayak Tours

Currently there are no Guided Tour - Rio Grande Kayak Tours scheduled. Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming Intro, Roll, Whitewater and Touring clinics, or Contact Us to schedule a tour for groups of 6 or more!
Currently there are no Guided Tour - Balloon Fiesta scheduled. Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming Intro, Roll, Whitewater and Touring clinics, or Contact Us to schedule a tour for groups of 6 or more!
Currently there are no Guided Tour - Specialty Kayak Tours scheduled. Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming Intro, Roll, Whitewater and Touring clinics, or Contact Us to schedule a tour for groups of 6 or more!
Currently there are no Guided Tour - Corporate Team building basic scheduled. Please see our Calendar of Events for upcoming Intro, Roll, Whitewater and Touring clinics, or Contact Us to schedule a tour for groups of 6 or more!