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Special thanks to New Mexico Kayak Instruction and Kelly Gossett for a great weekend up in Pilar last month for the beginner lesson on the white water. My family had a fantastic time. Pictured is my 12 year old son who is profound deaf paddling the river. Kelly truly is a master kayak instructor that can teach at all levels of ability and provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Matt Painter
Retired Fireman
Age: 
55
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Intro to Whitewater
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
My girl approached the class as 'something my dad signed me up for and I don’t want to go', but she had a blast and wants to do it again.
Robert Miller
Dad of a Girl Scout
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
It's not about kayaking...it's about overcoming fears, building courage and self confidence!
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
Kayaking is a really great experience. It not only introduces the girls to a new skill but shows them they can accomplish something they probably thought they would never be capable of.
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. My girls had a blast and I thought the price was a bargain. My girls are young enough, so almost any activity is still "fresh" for them…they are up for about anything. The girls had a blast - they really enjoyed this.
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
My girls were Brownies. From a leader perspective, I wanted to see something fun, and that would build confidence. This was one of our first real "outings" as a Girl Scout. I was looking for something "different", something with a sense of adventure/out of the ordinary (something they don't do everyday) but controlled and safe. I also wanted something a bit challenging - physically, but also something they hadn't done before, something that would build confidence. This really fit the bill perfectly. They didn't' want to get out of the pool!
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. I would also recommend they have several adults in the water, and several "shore-side" as there seemed to be more things to do that I would have expected. Not only for the girls' confidence, but helping turn around the kayaks, getting the girls in and out, etc. 
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes

I chose NMKI because of Kelly's professionalism and strong attention to detail.  I find this very important as it relates to safety.  I would never trust anyone other than Kelly to provide instruction to myself or for my 12 year old son, Navada.  We felt very safe and well guided under the direction of Kelly.  I would tell others if they ever hesitated to try kayaking, River Boarding or any kind of paddling to first take a course with Kelly and rest assured they will be in good hands.

Nina Perea
Age: 
38
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Intro to Kayaking
Guided River Boarding Lesson
Other Kids Classes
Other Event

Kelly is someone who knows the sport of kayaking and is able to teach in a safe, effective and fun way.  Not only did the girls have a total blast, but they learned the names for all parts of their kayak and equipment, how to safely enter and exit a kayak, how to help someone else who may be in trouble, what to do in inclement weather and how to best move through the water (to name a few).  We had our last Girl Scout meeting of the year last week, and when I asked the girls what their favorite experience was over the last 3 years, 75% chose kayaking.  I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cris Todd
Girl Scout Troop #1521
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes

You guys rock!!!  I couldn't wait another minute to tell you how much fun the girls had last night!  What a great lesson!  We didn't even need the games because they enjoyed what they were doing so much.  One of the coolest things was seeing girls who were a little bit timid, feel comfortable enough to try things that they normally wouldn't have tried.  What a great time!  Well done all!

Cris Todd
Girl Scout Troop #1521
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes