Osprey Kayak-Success Stories

What People Sat About Osprey Outdoors Kayak School
2925 Cantara Loop Road, Mt. Shasta CA 96067
530-926-6310

Comments from our Clients

"I'm amazed at the progress that we all made over the 4 day trip - from paddling about in the flat water to (almost) riding the big wave - the whole trip was a blast from beginning to end and I can't wait to get back on the water." Doug Baily technology based business owner

"Michael's river experience and teaching approach is first rate. He uses a patient and confidence building approach that adapts to each student's individual needs. His primary focus is on safety and the establishment of sound paddling tools & intuition that can be adapted to almost any river situation. After an intense session, we were able to retain new skills and apply them on the water independently with confidence and knowledge of our limitations. I'll be back for more!" Colin, Sept. 2001

"Jim and I want to thank you for three wonderful days of kayaking instruction for our family. It was a thrill for us to watch our three teens surfing, rolling, and playing in the big waves after only three days of instruction from you. We loved camping at Tree of Heaven, eating blackberries along the banks of the beautiful Klammath River, and whooshing through bubbly, cool rapids on a hot sunny day. Jim and I were very glad to work at a slower pace than our kids, with an instructor who was patient and inventive in his teaching strategies. We all felt there was an excellent balance between learning and practicing skills, and just having fun in the river. We couldn't have been more delighted with your program and the introduction to a wonderful and exciting sport. We are so glad we came!" Chris, Jim, Dan, Tom and Julia

"Michael Kirwin, owner/operator of Osprey Outdoors Kayak School is an avid and driven Whitewater kayaker. His greatest passion, however, seems to come in the form of teaching. He works in an outdoor classroom teaching people how to respect nature and how to safely pursue the sport of kayaking. In Michael's class I was taught techniques for proper paddle strokes, eskimo rolls, and a primer on essential whitewater safety. Michael is a very thorough instructor. My money was well spent. Currently, I am practicing what I've learned, and eagerly awaiting Spring so I can take the intermediate level Osprey kayak course." Sean Kenny. Art Faculty at College of the Siskiyous, Weed. CA

"Through Michael's extrodinary skill he is able to asses the correct mix of talent and he will put together a class of the appropirate skills:

a) South American and female - Class size: Solo - Food: 5 star gourmet food with wine.

b) Smelly beer drinking blokes - Class size: as many as possible - Food: Dried fish and birds washed down with three day old water from a hose pipe.

Note: Class type (b) may be cancelled at a moments notice if a class type (a) is booked on the same day." Keith, Ian and the British blokes

"My 3 days of kayak instruction were great and I wanted more. Michael is an excellent teacher. He was patient and in-tune with my learning style. A lot of work... and a lot of fun... my time with Michael has given me a foundation of skills that i will use forever." " Michele Eggers, High school counselor, Ketchikan, AK

"Besides a very good professional instructor's program, Michael is also fun to boat with & knows the Rivers up North very well - he usually mixes some fun paddling on the rivers in the Trinitys into the course! - I know a couple paddlers that have joined him for one week courses and they had nothing but good things to say!" Adios! Brad Lancaster, Incline Village, NV