My friend and I had a great time on our kayaking adventure. Daren and Kristin are very enjoyable to be around, and throughout the adventure offered plenty of kayaking tips... read more and skills. Their kayaks are high quality and fun to use. You can tell they are very passionate about what they do. Looking forward to booking another trip with them!

My husband and I needed a refresher course in rescue before embarking on some overnight trips. Kristin and Daren were so knowledgeable, organized and patient! We discussed and Daren had... read more diagrams for the first part of the session going over tactics and general kayak safety. Some weather and wave information on Lake Superior and then in the water rescue procedures. They were very thorough going over equipment we should have for throw ropes, short/long, sling for step up, paddle float.....starting on the shore to wet exit, assisted rescue and self-rescue. They were a wealth of information and patiently answered alot of questions thrown at them! We had a great workout and learned so much! Thanks, Tim and Tina, Grand Junction, CO

My husband and I did the kickstart your kayak lesson with Daren at Random Lake this week and it was great. It was the best money I spent in a... read more long time. We both had a great time. Daren is a great instructor. Looks for the positive in all and provides excellent feed back. It was a lot of information but it was good to hear. We hope to do more trips with them in the near future

I had a great experience with Silent Wake. I reached out to inquire about the Sea Kayaking course, and Darren was very responsive and informative. He also worked with me... read more to schedule classes and make sure I had the gear I needed. Then the class itself was a blast--Darren really knows his stuff, and he's really personable and fun to learn from. I'd definitely recommend!

My husband and I had a great experience with Silent Wake since this was our first time kayaking. Both of us wanted to try kayaking to see if we... read more would enjoy the sport before investing in buying our own equipment. Daren’s primary instruction dealt with safety and how to use the equipment before we headed out on the water. We started our trip from Waubedonia Park in Fredonia. The peacefulness and serenity being on the water besides enjoying Mother Nature brought back childhood memories growing up in Cedarburg. We definitely want to book another trip. Thank you Daren and Kristen

"Thank you to Peggy Kober, the Riveredge Nature Center and the Bridget Center for hosting the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project's Kayak Event Day on Saturday the 27th of June, 2020.... read more This was an awesome and beautiful event that aided, people like me, who are beginner Kayakers to come and not only learn about the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project but to also learn the new hobby of Kayaking. My heart and much respect goes out to Silent Wake, LLC with my Kayaking Instructors, Daren Barrett & Kristin Vogal for a superb and professional Kayaking Instruction, Safety, Hands On - One on One Instruction and the Kayaking event on water. Daren, Owner of Silent Wake, LLC, donated his business and time for this event which was very inspiring as well as the fact of bringing kayaks and equipment for those needing assistance and equipment and even made sure everyone was hydrated and brought extra water for everyone as well. My story, though, does not start with this awesome event. It stems back several weeks prior, when I contacted Silent Wake's Facebook page to gather advice and guidance in reference to Kayaking for a beginner. This is where I first met Daren {social media only at that time}. Through the weeks leading up to the event in Kewaskum, Daren spent many hours talking with me, giving me guidance on both sit in and sit on Kayaks as well as equipment suggestions and places for beginners to safely go. Daren was also quick on his email replies and devoted a lot of time to me and my needs. At the Kewaskum's Mighty River Project Kayak Event, this was the first time I got to meet with Daren in-person. Prior to the class, during the class, after the class and since the class... Daren showed outstanding professionalism in his service and instruction. I really liked how he is all out safety as well. Both Daren & Kristin were outstanding in their instruction and hands on guidance. It is my personal recommendation that anyone from thinking of starting a new hobby in Kayaking to a beginner Kayaker, like me, to advanced to please contact Silent Wake, LLC | Daren Barrett, as soon as you can, as he will, I have no doubt, be able to fulfill all your needs, questions, instruction and so much more!! Thank you so much Daren Barrett, Kristen Vogel & Silent Wake, LLC for everything!! Kudos to Silent Wake and my new friend and Kayaking Instructor, Daren Barrett. Thank you and God Bless, Tripp Mullenax"

I had a great time and really learned a lot about kayaking. Daren is great teacher and looking forward to my next trip down the river .

Highly quality expierence and money well spent! My partner and I took a Paddle Facilitator Course and the content was very in depth! Daren's presentation of the course materials combined... read more with his passion, personal expierences and real-life examples made the class portion very engaging. The on-water portion was eye-opening and fun at the same time! I have kayaked for years and didn't realize how much I have yet to learn. If you are looking for a professional, safe, expierence out on the water, I highly recommend Silent Wake!

My 9 year old grandson and I had never tried kayaking before. I found Silent Wake searching the web and I am so glad I did! Daren and Kristen were... read more great instructors and guides. My daughter and I booked their 2 hour "sampler" trip for 4 people and we had a lovely time. I look forward to another outing with them very soon!