Keystone Kayak Racing
Keystone Kayaks is a group of people dedicated to paddling kayaks and canoes for fitness and flat water racing. We welcome anyone
of any age and skill level who may be interested in taking their paddling beyond touring but don’t know where to begin. We meet
at local Philadelphia area suburban lakes such as Lake Nockamixon, Luxemburg Lake in Core Creek Park etc...
Along with learning
how to paddle more efficiently and faster, we are interested in the exchange of ideas, resources and the fellowship that a common
sport or interest offers. What makes our group special is that we have unprecedented access to world class coaching in order for every
paddler to realize their personal fitness or competitive goals.
Some of our paddlers compete in local and national paddling events and still others are simply interested in using their boats for fitness training with a group on the lake. Training in a group allows everyone to push themselves to their personal limits while having fun and sharing their experiences with others and getting a coach to provide feedback.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to participate in a canoe/kayak race? Maybe you haven’t entered a race because you do not feel prepared for competition...We can help you prepare for racing or inspire your child to participate in a fun and healthy sport. Come out and train with us and realize your true potential with your canoe, kayak, OC1 or surfski...
Our Coach/fellow paddler/friend is:
Holm Schmidt
Holm Schmidt
Holm is a former competitive kayaker who learned to coach in the former East German system of Olympic sports colleges. But don’t let
this intimidate you!
Our goal is fun and what better way to have fun in your kayak than to learn how to paddle it as well as you possibly can? What is best for one paddler is not necessarily good for the next. So it is this personalized attention that not many paddler’s in the United States have the opportunity to receive. Holm specializes in coaching children and teens but will also coach adults. He is well versed in coaching kids and adults in paddling many different personal water craft including racing kayaks and canoes, team boats for 2 or more paddlers, OC1 and outrigger team boats, and surf skis for competitive purposes.
Our goal is fun and what better way to have fun in your kayak than to learn how to paddle it as well as you possibly can? What is best for one paddler is not necessarily good for the next. So it is this personalized attention that not many paddler’s in the United States have the opportunity to receive. Holm specializes in coaching children and teens but will also coach adults. He is well versed in coaching kids and adults in paddling many different personal water craft including racing kayaks and canoes, team boats for 2 or more paddlers, OC1 and outrigger team boats, and surf skis for competitive purposes.
Keystone Kayaks
2010 Keystone Kayaks - people dedicated to paddling kayaks for fitness and racing