Pool lesson #1 First Time Kayaker: Indoor kayaking lessons are warm, fun, freindly and packed with skills. You'll get familiar with a modern river running kayak and kayak gear. First you adjust the outfitting and learn to enter and exit the kayak safely. Next practice the basics of boat control. Work on balance, posture, paddle grip and simple strokes. Build confidence upside down by learning to stay in the boat. Focus on the "hip snap" and flip the boats with assistance.