“ Leslie has put forth a great effort into making this lesson 1st rate. I enjoyed the small setting of just few in the class, which gives more one-on-one time. I learned quite a lot in just a few hours that will hopefully get me started on right track in kayaking. Thankyou, Leslie. ”

— David Orum on Aug 22, 2010.

“ I had a great time today. I learned a lot, and if I hadn't come I would have bought the wrong kayak. I can't wait to go with this group on a kayak adventure. ”

— Gil Hanke on Aug 14, 2010.

“ The information and the demonstrations were excellent. The lessons can help you to stay safe when paddling and to save money by choosing the correct equipment. ”

— Georgia Ligon on Aug 8, 2010.

“ Leslie was great, provided invaluable information and made the lessons fun. Highly recommend for anyone new to the water. ”

— Nichole Haynes on Aug 2, 2010.

“ I think Leslie and Nashville Kayak Lessons ROCKS! ”

— Matt Bych on Aug 2, 2010.

“ This is one of the best meetups I've attended. Leslie provides a much needed service. She's patient and makes the training fun. ”

— Pedro on Aug 1, 2010.

“ A wonderful and friendly instructor, Leslie. My fellow paddlers were great! ”

— Greg Bunn on Jul 31, 2010.

“ enjoyed the first meetup, good people, fun. ”

— Tracy Noble on Jul 19, 2010.

“ This meetup group is a tremendous asset to the kayaking community here in the Nashville area. ”

— Michael Daugherty on Jul 11, 2010.

“ This was my first experience with NKL, and I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone who either has had no experience with kayaks, or who has never had formal instruction. The basics covered are both potentially life-saving, but also touch on techniques and practices that are efficient, and equipment that is necessary and/or practical. One final suggestion would be to provide a brief description of the subjects to be covered, as both an introduction to the lessions and a reminder for later. Great job and thanks, Leslie! ”

— Holly on Jul 11, 2010.

“ It's lots of fun and I'll do it again. ”

— Debbie Owensby on Jul 5, 2010.

“ Great group! Leslie is awesome - great teacher and really fun. My 3hr class group was friendly, and everyone got along so well. I would definitely paddle with any of them again. ”

— AngieM on Jun 26, 2010.

“ Leslie was great, but I wish there were more opportunities for lessons. I plan on taking more lessons from her as they are offered. ”

— Shannon Wright on Jun 25, 2010.

“ I think it's amazing that Leslie is willing to go to all the trouble of hauling kayaks around and teaching all she does. Well worth the money. ”

— Kathy Wheeler on Jun 25, 2010.

“ Loved it! Hoping to attend more. ”

— Karen Lambert on Jun 24, 2010.

“ If you want to learn kayaking basics, this is the group for you. Safety and paddling techniques, to the basics like how to get in and out of the kayak without rolling. Great lesson! ”

— Karen on Jun 10, 2010.

“ Before you buy your first kayak you should take this class. ”

— J P Morgan Sr on Jun 7, 2010.

“ When you're starting out, you really want to start out with good paddling habits. ”

— Mary on Jun 6, 2010.

“ It's cool in the water and fun on the water! ”

— Terry Pope on May 29, 2010.

“ I love that moment when someone's face lights up and they say, "I can do this! I love this!" and I think, "A new kayaker is born." Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of that. ”

— Leslie on May 23, 2010.

“ Great into to learn the basics and get comfortable in a kayak. ”

— Greg Harrell on Oct 26, 2009.

“ It was very informative and it was fun! ”

— Kim on Oct 26, 2009.

“ Very fun! ”

— Renee on Sep 13, 2009.

“ Before you spend lots of money on a kayak and equipment, this instruction gives you the information you need to make informed decisions about what to buy. ”

— Bruce on Sep 6, 2009.

“ its fun intresting a learing experiance do much more im so happy ”

— Dean Cheevers on Jul 31, 2009.

“ It is a great leaning experience ”

— Becky on Jul 15, 2009.

“ If you haven't made any paddles this summer because you are nervous about being a 'newbie on the water', this is pefect for you. ”

— Monica on Jul 13, 2009.

“ There is a right way to learn something new and a wrong way. Sometimes your new friends want to help but give wrong info or don't spend enough time to observe. The class started with the basics like signals. My last Kayak experience, I thought the leader was tired when he raised his paddle over his head with both hands. I have a bad shoulder and learning the correct way to paddle greatly relieved that problem. You can't learn it all in two hours, but the class did give me a great start. ”

— JIM on Jul 2, 2009.

“ "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber ”

— Dan on Jul 1, 2009.