Book it NOW!



Instruction & Discovery Learning
For the beginner to the experienced, Sweetwater Kayaks in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an ideal sea kayaking destination. Tampa Bay, with its warm waters and plentiful sunshine, allows us to offer instruction year-round in a unique subtropical environment. All Sweetwater courses are designed to develop a connection between the paddler and their kayak. This enables the paddler to create a personal experience on the water through discovery learning.

Sea Kayaking Programs:

  • Kayaking Basics and Kayak Safety
  • Rescues I & II
  • Paddling Skills for the Coastal Kayaker
  • Sculling & Bracing: Recovery Strokes
  • Rolling Your Kayak
  • Surf Clinic
  • Private Coaching
  • Whitewater Kayaking
  • Kids Kayaking Camp

British Canoe Union (BCU) Star Training Courses and Assessments

  • One & Two Star Kayak Training and Assessments
  • Three Star Kayak Training and Assessments
  • Four Star Sea Kayak Training and Assessments
  • Canoe (Kayak) Safety Test
  • Coach Level 2 Training and Assessments
  • Coach Level 3 Training and Assessments

Other Sweetwater Programs

  • WOW...Women On Water Paddling Club
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Florida Gulf Coast Sea Kayak Symposium

Sweetwater Kayaks
10000 Gandy Blvd., Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702
Phone: (727) 570-4844 | Fax: (727) 563-0553 | Email us today at
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm, Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm

Related Link