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Discover Kayak
972-369-9506
Lessons from Beginner to Expert, Lakeview Park Grapevine
Sunday Tours on Lake Texoma from Grandpappy's Marina
Discover Kayak is happy to annouce new offering for 2023
New- Lake Texoma Day Trips launching from
Grandpappy's Marina on Sundays
Lessons on Lake Grapevine every Friday and Saturday
Weekdays guided trips on Monday, Thursday and Friday
Operations begin March 4th

LESSONS
Kayak Basics- This comprehensive intro class covers the 6 basic strokes along with safety, weather and equipment.
Two and a half hours of the class are on water, 30 minutes on shore. The class focuses on boat control and efficient strokes. Non swimmers welcome!
Every Friday and Saturday morning.
Check booking page for exact times.
All equipment included. No experience necessary.
Cost: $90 class limit 6
Intermediate and Advanced skills can be scheduled as a private session, or on our "learning tours" on lake Texoma.
"What an AWESOME time we had. The instructor was amazing and made me feel confident in the water. I don't know how to swim so water is always so scary for me! I can't wait to go back."

Texoma Adventure Day Tours
Join us on Lake Texoma for a kayaking experience unlike any other in Texas. You will be fitted into a top end touring kayak and led by a professional instructor. The pace is relaxed, but paddlers are welcome to wander ahead if the want to stretch their sea legs, each paddler can have a unique experience. (minimum age 12)
Check our Tours page for a detailed description
Times: 9am every Sunday at Grandpappy's Marina
Tour cost: $80 for and includes kayak, life jacket, paddle, professional guide
$60 for young adults 12- 18.
Some Kayak experience necessary, or have taken our Kayak Basics class. All boats a single person.

Guided Tours
Our trips are kept fun and safe for everyone, your experienced professional guide will allow those who are comfortable in their kayaks to roam ahead while they give personalized attention to those needing a bit more instruction. Discover Kayak's fleet of top end touring kayaks by Wilderness Systems is varied to allow us to fit your boat to you.
Our trips are family friendly for 7 and older.

What to Know and Expect
After booking your date and time on you will receive a confirmation. To make the most of your experience wear quick drying non cotton clothes, shoes that can get wet, sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Water is available but you may want your own choice of hydration.
Weather delays do happen, we watch the forecast closely and will contact you if winds are predicted over 15mph or thunderstorms. In the case of cancellation we will reschedule or refund at the request of the customer.
Guided Tours are conducted on Lake Grapevine in Lakeview Park, 2100 (see map on contact page). Tour cost is $40 and $30 for children under fourteen. All gear provided including a well fitted life jacket. Single person or two person kayaks are available.
Contact
We would love to talk to you about our lessons, tours or just kayaking in general. Use the contact info below to call or email us.
Email- steve@dfw-kayak.com
Phone- 972-369-9506
Be aware that all staff is on the water at times during the weekends. We can not always answer the phone.

Our Location : Lakeview Park, Lake Grapevine
2100 Lakeview Dr. Grapevine, 76051
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Lessons
Discover Kayak provides the highest level and broadest range kayak instruction available in Texas. Whether you are a absolute beginner or seasoned paddler, we have something for you. Our staff of instructors are Texas top rated professionals.
INTERMEDIATE KAYAK
After completing our Basics Class and taking a trip or two you may want to fine tune your skills further. This class teaches six more strokes for fine boat control, including bracing and edging skills.
Cost per class: $125 w/online sign up
KAYAK BASICS CLASS
Our most popular class attended by over 500 students a year!
This 3-hour class covers the seven basic strokes, safety, equipment choices and how to get back in after a capsize. All equipment is provided and will be sized to fit each paddler.
Classes are a 1 to 6 ratio max and taught by Texas top instructor
Cost: $90 w/online sign up

KAYAK ROLLING
Learn to Roll with our exclusive three step system, Guaranteed!! cost: $125
No one else guarantees a roll!
Call for appointment
Private Lessons-Two hour, $125 by appt.

About the Staff
My name is Steve Walls and I began kayaking in Seattle in 1998. The Seattle area offers great paddling opportunities and world renowned instructors.
My past instructor certifications include Level 4 Open Water, Level 2 Whitewater and Instructor Trainer from the American Canoe Association in addition to a 4 star certification from the British Canoe Union.
I opened Discover Kayak in 2011 with the help of some of the areas top instructors.
We hope you join us and experience Texas kayak touring at it's best.
Discover Kayak is based in Lakeview Park on Lake Grapevine, convenient from either Dallas or Ft. Worth, although we are equipped to travel to any location in the area. Discover Kayak specializes in lessons and guided tours.
Here is how we make your kayaking experience the best it can be:
Our Instructor / Guides are certified pros and keep it fun and safe.
Our Gear- Fast, comfortable and stable touring kayaks with models to fit all, lightweight paddles and clean life jackets.
Our Grapevine location is convenient from anywhere in Dallas-Ft. Worth.
If you are looking for the highest quality experience on the water, you have found it at Discover Kayak.
About Us

About Our Kayaking Community
Discover Kayak sponsors, moderates and leads trips though DFW Paddlesports Meet Up Group.
We do not sell kayaks or gear but partner with Mariner Sail and Kayaks, the best shop in Texas!
"Professional, patient instruction by people who love the sport. If you want to move past "paddling" into kayaking and get the most from the sport, Discover Kayak will make all the difference, Highly recommend"