Group Kayak Outings
GROUP EVENTS AND TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES
The Perfect Half-Day Team Building Experience
Involve and strengthen your group or corporate team with an outdoor adventure. Our kayaking outings are beginner-friendly, simple, enjoyable, and offer a secluded, natural setting just a short distance from Washington, DC!
Group Outing Details
Kayak DC! offers perfect half-day outings for:
Corporate retreats
Summer associate outings
Office team-building events
Wedding weekend activity
Family reunions
Birthday and anniversary parties
Groups looking for a unique activity!
LOCATION
Pennyfield Lock Area of C&O Canal National Park
Potomac, MD
DAYS OFFERED
Monday–Friday
(May–October)
DURATION
3 hours
TIME
AM or PM
INCLUDES
Kayak, paddle, personal floatation device
Photo Gallery
Here are some images from previous group outings!
GROUP OUTING
Beginner-Friendly Group Flatwater Kayak C&O Canal Tour
This group kayak tour for 8-30 individuals offers a serene experience, with professional instructors and guides teaching flatwater kayaking, paddle technique, and exploring the C&O Canal’s flora and fauna. The tour also offers insight into the Canal’s rich history and observing wild inhabitants like herons, kingfishers, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles. The 3-hour beginner flatwater kayak canal tour takes place on the Pennyfield Lock section of the C&O Canal in Potomac, MD, providing a quick start kayak lesson and a leisurely tour of the scenic flat water area.
COST
$75/person
GROUP OUTING
Group Discover the Potomac River Tour
Our professional instructors will teach flatwater kayaking, paddle technique, and the Potomac River ecosystem to beginners and experienced groups. They will share the C&O Canal’s rich history and diverse wildlife, including eagles, herons, kingfishers, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles. Participants can observe wildlife like eagles, herons, kingfishers, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles. The trip includes a three-hour guided trip, offering a “quick start” kayak lesson for beginners and a chance to learn about the ecosystem’s history.
COST
$85/person
What To Bring
The following list of things to bring is for your comfort, safety, and enjoyment of your on-water experience with us. All items are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Required REGISTRATION
On the day of the tour, please make sure that you arrive having completed the required registration steps, including all of the following:
- Event “tickets” (i.e., electronic proof of purchase or registration via email)
- Electronic proof of completion of Risk Form by ALL participants (via email)
- Electronic proof that ALL participants’ names appear with status as “Scheduled” for the event date and time (use scheduling login to confirm)
Required Year-Round ITems
Bring all of these items on your Fall Colors tour, regardless of time of year:
- One liter of water
- Waterproof snack (Clif Bar, etc.)
- Allergy medication (if applicable, required for any severe reactions such as bee stings, peanuts, asthma, etc.)
- Shoes that can get wet and have excellent traction.
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Hide A Key and or small dry bag (please stash your own key and belongings on your car or person during events)
- Eyeglass strap (if applicable, so you don’t loose your expensive prescription lenses)
- Towel and change of clothes (in case you capsize)
- Tips for guide (suggested)
Required Cool Weather Items
The following items are also required for the Fall Colors tour:
- Appropriate apparel that is warm if wet and dries fast (e.g., fleece and wicking garments, rain jacket and pants, or poncho)
- Synthetic under-layers
Optional Items
You’re welcome to bring the following, as well:
- Insect repellant
- Binoculars
- Waterproof bird guide
FAQs
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about preparedness:
- Please do not wait until the last minute to prepare for your trip.
- Please arrive and be prepared fifteen minutes prior to your trip start time. (Late arrivals will not be admitted.)
- Personal floatation, paddle, and kayak are provided at no charge.
- Although our beginner trips do not include intentional capsizing, you could accidentally end up in the water. Therefore, in the spring and fall we require that all participants wear synthetic clothing that dries quickly. Patagonia Capilene is great for such a situation and it can be worn under basic nylon pants and jackets. Long pants are a good idea on many beginner trips. Visit our retail store for assistance with purchasing the right clothing for kayaking.
- On some trips, you will have to help carry your kayak on two short portages.
- Store your car key in a “Hide-a-Key” box or similar somewhere on your vehicle.
- All trips meet rain or shine. A decision to postpone due to lightning or other dangerous conditions is made on-site at the last possible minute. (Mother Nature often cooperates if we wait and see.)
- For your safety and enjoyment, we request that you keep your personal information up-to-date on your schedule page using the link at the top right that says “Personal info”
Have additional questions? Connect with us using the chat window on this page, or email. We’re happy to help!
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