Kayaking & Canoeing Association of Karnataka
Make water sports your lifestyle.
To help you stay fit, enjoy the outdoors, or win an Olympic medal.
Learn how to kayak, canoe, or row like a pro.
(right here in Bangalore.)
Would you like to learn how to kayak, canoe, or row like a champion? Or do you want to spice up your training routine by picking up a new sport or hobby? Either way, you’re in luck! At our water sports training academy, located at the Yele Mallappa Shetty Kere (lake), we offer professional instruction in a variety of water sports. Whether you’re looking for a fitness challenge or a healthy lifestyle change, our classes will help you achieve your goals. Our experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know, from the basics of kayaking, canoeing, and rowing to advanced techniques used by world-class athletes. Besides, you’ll learn a new skill, make new friends, have fun, and grow in a safe and secure environment.
Sign up today and start your journey to becoming a kayaking, canoeing, or rowing pro!
“Love many, trust few, but always paddle your own canoe.”
Old American Proverb
Ready, Set, Race!
Join us for the 11th National Dragon Boat Championship – A Spectacular Display of Sport, Culture, and Community!
Venue: Papanashini River, Heroor, Udupi (Near Manipal), Karnataka
Dates: 23rd to 26th February 2023
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Pricing
We have 3 great choices.
The Summer Kayaking Boot Camp is designed for those who want to dive right in and learn the basics quickly.
Weekend Kayaker is a programme for busy people who are always on the go and want to do something fun on the weekends!
The Lifestyle Kayaker is for people who are sick of going to the gym and getting bored doing the same thing over and over.
Does this sound like you?
Try out kayaking. It’s a great way to get in shape, meet new people, network, and have a good time. Sign up now.
Summer Camp
- 15-Day Summer Kayaking Boot Camp
- Open to ages 10 and up
- 1 hour daily
- Expert Coaching
- Personalised Attention
- Safe & Secure
- Equipment & Safety Gear
- Limited Seats
Weekend Kayaker
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Open to ages 10 and up
- 1 hour daily
- Expert Coaching
- Personalised Attention
- Safe & Secure
- Equipment & Safety Gear
- Pay-per-weekend
Lifestyle Kayaker
- 1 month
- Open to ages 10 and up
- 1 hour daily
- Expert Coaching
- Personalised Attention
- Safe & Secure
- Equipment & Safety Gear
- *Discounts on 3, 6, 12 month subscriptions.
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Activities
We have something for everyone when it comes to water sports. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, rower, slalom-er, dragon boater, or canoeist, we’ve got you covered. We offer world-class instruction in all the following disciplines:
Kayaking
Kayaking is a great way to stay active and have fun. Our beginners’ classes are perfect for those who want to learn the basics of paddling and navigation. Our more advanced classes will teach you how to train for competitions and perform advanced maneuvers in difficult conditions, including rapids and whitewater.
Canoeing
Canoeing is a great way to explore the outdoors and stay fit. Here we teach you flat water canoeing, white water canoeing, and marathon canoeing. You’ll also learn about safety procedures and how to handle your canoe in difficult conditions. Our advanced classes are perfect for those looking to compete in canoeing competitions.
Rowing
Rowing is a great way to stay fit and improve your cardiovascular health. Our classes are perfect for beginners of all ages and experience levels. In our advanced classes, you’ll learn how to row in a team, compete in regattas, and handle your boat in difficult conditions.
Dragon Boating
Dragon Boating is a team sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages. In our classes, you’ll learn the basics of this exciting discipline, including how to paddle as a team, navigate your boat, perform synchronized moves and do the dragon dance. You’ll also learn about safety procedures and how to handle your boat in difficult conditions. Our expert instructors will help you reach your full potential and compete at the national and international level.
Canoe Polo
Canoe Polo is a fast-paced and exciting water sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In our classes, you’ll learn the basics of canoe polo, including how to paddle as a team, navigate your boat, and score goals. Our expert instructors will help you reach your full potential and compete at the national and international level.
Coming Soon
– Slalom
– Whitewater rafting
– Kayak Fishing
– Stand Up Paddling
Meet Some of Our Star Athletes
Our expert coaches and certified instructors are some of the best in the business. They have the knowledge and skill to help you improve your technique and become a better canoeist, kayaker, or rafter. They have years of experience teaching people how to row, canoe, and paddle. They will help you reach your full potential and compete at the national and international level.
Mahesh
Chief Coach
Our Chief Coach, a former national coach, has trained national and international champions. To help young people achieve life and fitness goals through water sports, he recently retired from active military service as a national and international medallist kayaker. He wants KCAK to produce a dozen Olympians from Karnataka.
Twisha Prasad
World Champion - Kayaking
She started kayaking at 8 and was a national champion at 14. By 16, she had 25 Golds, 7 Silvers and 3 Bronzes. At 18 she picked up her first International Bronze at the World Championships in Uzbekistan. Her athletic achievements got her a free spot at the prestigious Ramaiah Medical College. She’s a neurosurgeon now.
Tarun Krishna
World Champion - Rowing
His story is exceptional. He couldn’t walk straight due to a health issue. In less than six years, he went from a weak, insecure young lad to a state national and world rowing champion in Japan, where he won a silver medal. He’s now studying sports medicine.
Aakansh and Ranjit
National Silver Medallists - Rowing
Akansh and Ranjit are two incredible athletes. Back in 2018, with only two weeks of practise, both of them won a silver medal at the Chennai Sub-Junior Nationals, thanks to the coaches who gave everything they had to help them reach that goal.
Kamesh
National Gold Medallist - Canoeing
He started canoeing at 15 years old. When he was 16, he competed in his first Nationals. He’s competed in seven nationals and won three gold medals, including one this year at the National Dragon Boat Championships in Uttarakhand. He aspires to be kayaking’s Neeraj Chopra.
Shriya
National Gold Medalist - Kayaking
Shriya started kayaking when she was 8 or 9. The initial goal was to get fitter. She started competing in nationals and winning medals as her skills and techniques improved. She’s won 15 medals in 8 nationals. She’s made a lot of friends and can’t live without sports.
Reviews
Thirtha Poovaiah
Outdoorsy Mom
A serene lake with a curated kayaking experience guided by experts is a dream come true for any outdoor enthusiast. Team KCAK at YMC Lake ensured that everyone was treated to a safe and enriching experience, which included my 4-year-old daughter’s first kayaking trip!
Preethi
Champion Parent
Hi, I’m Preethi, parent of Nishitha and Hitha. They have been practising rowing for the past few years and have won many medals, which helped them to get through a good institute…being a sports person, it helped them to follow discipline and a healthy lifestyle.
Mayur
Ace Paddler
The YMC lake is a very peaceful place where people come together to workout, motivate one another, and have fun. It’s the best place to start your day.
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5 great water sports, all under one roof.
Learning one of these water sports is not only a great way to stay active and in shape, but it’s also a lot of fun. You’ll meet new people, learn new things, and even get an opportunity to compete at the local, state, national, and international level championships, if you so desire.
And what’s more, once you’ve mastered the basics, you can explore our beautiful city Bangalore from a whole new perspective – by boat! Just kidding, of course.
Sign up today and start your kayak journey! We have 3 great options to choose from!