National Safe Boating Week 2026

Kayaking 101 Locations: Registration

The Kayaking 101 Partnership is a multi-state initiative in its fifth year, having helped hundreds of beginner paddlers safely dip their paddles into kayaking for the first time. Last year, 330 paddlers across 5 states received training at the coordinated “Kayaking 101” event. In 2024, the volunteer-led effort was recognized with the National Safe Boating Council’s Communications Community Impact Award. This year, volunteers are offering Kayaking 101 classes on May 16 to kick off National Safe Boating Week in 40 locations across 8 states.

ALABAMA: Register for Kayaking 101 with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Montgomery Whitewater

FLORIDA: Register for Kayaking 101 with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN)

GEORGIA: Register for Kayaking 101 with USACE and Georgia Canoeing Association

NEW JERSEY: Register for Kayaking 101 with Camden County Parks in New Jersey

NORTH CAROLINA: Register for Kayaking 101 with North Carolina State Parks

SOUTH CAROLINA: Register for Kayaking 101 with South Carolina State Parks

TENNESSEE: Register for Kayaking 101 at Tennessee State Parks

VIRGINIA: Register for Kayaking 101 with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

OREGON: Oregon Fit to Float Pilot Project 2026

2026 Press Releases:

ALABAMA: ALEA & ADCNR Partner with Paddlesports Leaders to Offer Affordable Kayaking 101 Classes to Launch National Safe Boating Week

FLORIDA: FWC and Partners Launch “Kayaking 101” Event to Kick Off National Safe Boating Week | National Safe Boating Council