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Kelly is a great tactician with a keen ability to break the rivers'
energy into a series of teaching moments that were both appropriate for
our varying skill levels and allowed each of us to build confidence at every stage throughout the weekend. My goal is to be able to manipulate the river, and all of its energy, with the grace and finesse that Kelly has!
Chip Berglund
semi-retired
Age:
51
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
I took the Intro to Kayaking (level 1) class and it was GREAT. I'd actually done a
lot of different types of kayaking (touring, sea, whitewater), but had
never gotten any formal instruction. Wow, what a difference a few hours
makes. I learned a lot of technique that
I had been lacking. Kelly is a great instructor and I was impressed
with how efficiently the class was put together. He is passionate about
enabling people to participate in the sport that he loves. Definitely
recommend this class to anyone interested in learning to kayak!
Tracy Davis
experienced kayaker
Age:
39
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
It is amazing to do something so challenging. I feel like I have accomplished something that I never thought possible.
Dena Hunt
Age:
50
Location:
Santa Fe, NM 
Special thanks to New Mexico Kayak Instruction
and Kelly Gossett for a great weekend up in Pilar last month for the
beginner lesson on the white water. My family had a fantastic time.
Pictured is my 12 year old son who is profound deaf paddling the river.
Kelly truly is a master kayak instructor that can teach at all levels of
ability and provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Matt Painter
Retired Fireman
Age:
55
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
This class was amazing! Learning to do things the right way from the beginning prevents you from having to 'unlearn' bad or possible dangerous habits later on.
Heidi Craig
Retired, Artist
Age:
71
Location:
Jarales, NM 
Kelly is a very good teacher - he presents learning as fun. His classes are relaxed and low pressure. I picked up many skills and knowledge that will make paddling easier and safer for me in the long run.
Heidi Craig
Retired, Artist
Age:
71
Location:
Jarales, NM Before i took Kelly's class, I was convinced that a sit-inside kayak was a FLOATING COFFIN (don't mean to be so morbid). But now with what I learned in the Intro to Kayak class I feel CONFIDENT in a sit-inside kayak and my opinion has DRAMATICALY CHANGED. Looking forward to more days on the water. Thanks Kelly.
Michael Fernandez
Retired
Age:
57
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
I learned the "basics" that I "thought" I knew - after kayaking for 10 years, I realized I should have taken this course years ago…in addition to the "basics" I was amazed at the techniques I learned regarding paddling, strokes, maneuvers, rescues, navigation and expedition planning!
Betty Beaudry
Age:
50
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
Even though I only took the Intro to Kayak class at the pool prior to the Coastal Kayaking on Inlandwaters 'Kayak Touring'
course, I was confident in performing the wet exit in open waters…the
rescue exercises were by far the biggest asset of the class.
Betty Beaudry
Age:
50
Location:
Albuquerque, NM 
HIGHLY recommend this course to anyone interested even in local overnight kayaking adventures! Totally loved it!!
Ele Radoslovich
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, ABQ Health Partners
Age:
48