About Eskape:
The Next Step…
Eskape is the next step in your paddlesports training. We specialize in:
• Custom-Private skills instruction for sea kayakers, whitewater kayakers and Stand-Up Paddleboarders, and
• ACA Instructor Certification courses and Trip Leader Training.
Eskape is a small, owner-operated paddlesports school. Most classes are taught directly by owner Roger Schumann who has been leading custom classes and tours on the California coast since 1992.
Roger is a top-level ACA Instructor-Trainer in several disciplines, who is known for his local expertise as well as being a featured coach at paddling symposiums across the country and around the world, for his articles in Sea Kayaker and other magazines, and for co-authoring 2 books.
Upcoming Events
- Tues. Night Rolling Pool
Resumes in June.
Next Sessions: TBA. - ACA Trip Leader Training
Dates: TBA
May course in Santa Cruz, June in Lake Tahoe.
- ACA Level 5 Instructor Training
Oct. 2016, TBA
With Sean Morley: San Francisco Bay Area - Storm Gathering USA: 2017
Trinidad, CA: Mar. 2017
The second time in the USA, this symposium aims to bring together sea kayakers from all over the globe to celebrate the ocean that we love so much. - 3rd Baja Kayak Fest 2016
La Bufadora, Baja CA: April 18-20
New Videos
Award-Winning Books
Roger’s Award-Winning Guidebook:
Updated New Edition!
Sea Kayaking Central & Northern California
and Sea Kayak Rescue
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Work in Progress:
Just Released! March, 2016
Basic Illustrated:
Sea Kayaking
Tips and drills for kayakers who are ready to take their skills to the next level, whether you are just getting started or you’re ready to get serious.
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FOR SALE: Used Kayaks & Gear
Spring Cleaning Sale: It’s time to refresh the fleet. Great deals on used gear.