Pool Rolling
Winter is an ideal time to learn to roll a kayak– in an indoor swimming pool! Our in-the-boat exercises, step-by-step teaching progressions, and individual feedback will help build your skills needed for rolling in the river and the spring kayaking season. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, students will get plenty of personal attention when learning and problem-solving rolls as well as the experience and feedback from fellow students.
Location
Piney Branch Pool, 7510 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Open Rolling ($30) Have a boat and want some practice? Bring your own equipment and work by yourself or with other friendly Open Roll participants.
Flatwater Freestyle ($100) Work on cartwheels, looping, stern squirts and more. Students must have their own boat and a solid roll. Dec 6th with Abby Holcombe, Jan 24 and Feb 21st with Bobby Miller!
Pool Rolling for 1st Timers ($120) is for adult beginners or those who have not ever taken a rolling class; this class usually only needs to be taken once. Our patient and knowledgeable instructors will work with you to master getting in and out of your boat in a wet-exit and building a powerful hip-snap. First Timers will also cover T-rescues, and an intro to paddle position if time allows. Equipment is included.
Level 2+ ($120) is for adults who have completed the First Timers class and feel comfortable wet exiting. In this class we break down the steps to your kayak roll, focusing on paddle and body position and getting plenty of practice with the support of an experienced instructor. Those paddlers who are having roll- issues can also benefit from the practice and guidance of an instructor in the 2+ class. Students may take this class multiple times. Each time the instructor will teach to your specific level. Equipment is included.
Pool Rolling for Youth ($80) for paddlers 9 to 17 years. Equipment is included.
Instructional class to build your rolls- paddle roll, hand roll, back deck roll and work on flatwater playboating skills all while building confidence and having fun!
Youth Rolling Package 10 classes for $750
In Pool Rolling for First Timers, Level 2+, and Youth Rolling boats are provided. Kayaks are hardshell with an enclosed cockpit, like Jackson Antixes and Jackson Flows.
Availability
2026 – 2027 Dates
Saturday, November 14
Saturday, December 5, 19
Saturday, January 9, 23, 30
Saturday, February 13, 20, 27
Saturday, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturday, April 3, 10, 24
