Beginner Kayak Roll Course

Before you register, please fill in the application form by clicking the Apply button on the right hand side panel. After completing and submitting the application form click the approval checkbox on the Roll Course Mountaineers website and register.

The course is 3 weeks long and it consists of 3 classes; each class is 2 hours each week. There will be no refund if you miss any of the classes. There will be also no refund after the course registration is closed on October 25, 2025. We may be able to give you partial refund if we can  find somebody to register to fill in your spot.

The ability to roll up in your kayak  is a critical skill to improving your confidence and performance on the water. It is never too early or too late to learn to roll! Must have reasonable paddling experience, be graduate of Mountaineers sea kayaking basic class or have equivalency. Basic bracing and sculling skills needed. 

We strongly recommend you watch the "Kayak Roll"  several times before starting the course. Some of the available books are : "Rolling the Kayak" by Ken whiting, "Kayak Rolling" by Loel Collins , and "The Bombproof Roll and Beyond" by Paul Dutky. Online Sea Kayaking also has excellent "Rolling a Kayak Course" but there is a monthly/annual subscription