It is Sierra South's style to provide you with the best possible paddling experience. We provide:

• state-of-the-art equipment that is new or in excellent condition every season. Sierra South Mountain Sports utilizes a variety of new state-of-the-art boats and paddling gear. Students have the opportunity to try any of the 60-70 boats in our fleet. Transportation from Kernville to nearby course sites is provided.
• a well thought out course curriculum giving you the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a fun, supportive environment with lots of on-the-water paddling and limited indoor lecturing.
• a well-trained staff of instructors eager to advance your kayaking skills. Let us show you how to make paddlesports an integral part of your life.

Comments from Sierra South students

“Third day was great, gave me much more confidence in what we learned on Saturday and Sunday.”

Kathy Dicroce, Redondo Beach, CA

“The amount of one on one time was great! I learned so much from each one of the instructors. Rolling was the most difficult task and each one gave a different perspective on how to perfect it.”

Anne Williams, Balt, MD

“I was very pleased with my experience at Sierra South. The instructors were able to articulate the tasks clearly and give positive feedback that facilitated confidence and learning and provided a sense of safety/security to try new things.”

Joann Lippert, Incline Village, NV

“Thanks Sierra South for a great class and a wonderful experience. I’ll see you on the river!”

Steve Orr, Canoga Park, CA

“What I liked most about the women’s class was the low stress, high instructional environment created by women instructors. The encouragement was great! Thank you for having such a wonderful program.”

Laurie Nye, Long Beach CA

“The quality and patience of your instructors is tremendous. I was extremely happy with the entire experience.”

Pat Perry, Los Osos, CA

“Without Sierra South we would be lost, there is a lot more to kayaking than we thought. We would highly recommend Sierra South to anyone at any level, serious about the sport.”

The McCormicks, Henderson, NV

“The instructors patience and teaching method were exceptional they made sure that you felt safe. Thanks to the instructors it was an incredible experience.”

Jeff Hofrock, Ridgecrest, CA

“Wonderful, fun experience. Got addicted to kayaking.”

Trina R. Hughes, Huntington Beach, CA

“The instructor was very helpful. Many tricks and moves I have been trying for a while seemed to come clearer. I look forward to many more years with Sierra South.”

Kevin Staples, San Diego, CA

“The class was great. The instructor was very patient with the slow-learners like me! He gave a lot of good advice and attention to exercises we each wanted to work on. We’ll be back for another class soon!”

Vicki Lovejoy, Signal Hill, CA

“An excellent and thoroughly enjoyable class. I had never been in a kayak before this class, and by the end I felt confident enough to handle parts of the river.”

James Rogers, Ridgecrest, CA