About Schaefer Yaks

It's my mission to grow this amazing sport and help others enjoy the water and outdoors.

You know you're experiencing something genuine and fun! Visting the website, purchasing merch from the shop, or just enjoying content helps me towards my goals! Whether juggling parenthood and homelife, instructing, paddling for Festive Water, and working towards a career in Paddlesports, my passion and mission is to spread the love, grow the sport, and get people kayaking! Experiencing the water from a kayak can change your life!

Welcome to The Family!

Our mission at Yak Fam Academy is to provide comprehensive paddle education and training in a family friendly atmosphere with an emphasis on fun! Through custom tailored programs, continued education plans, and genuine feedback, we will work together to reach your goals!

Ben Schaefer - Owner/Instructor

"A strong and steep progression requires a solid foundation."

ACA L4 Cont. Kayak Instructor

ACA L4 SWR certified

Wilderness First Aid certified

CPR/AED certified

Private Instruction • Day Camps • Guided Trips

Skill Clinics • Personalized Progression Plans • Video Review

770-656-0960

YakFamAcademy@gmail.com

Yakfam Academy 2-Day Level 3 River Running Course

Inaugral Graduating Class

Brittany

Williamson

Jeff

Warick

Thomas

Scott

Rules for Beginners: Episodes 1 - 4

Boyd Ruppelt

Corran Addison

Katey Neuffer

Wade Harrison

Trevor Hall rocking the new Schaefer Yaks 2.0 Snapback and SY 2.0 Premium T!

Schaefer Yaks SHop!

We now offer new items! Many styles of shirts, hoodies, tops, pants and shorts. Including apparel for kids, toddlers, and even infants! Bags, fanny packs, mugs, water bottles, stickers, pillows. Our new designs are available across products. 

Be sure to check out the customization tool to create your own personal style!

Addie Schaefer showing off the Yak Fam 2.0 Tie Dye T-Shirt!

Courtney York styling the

Schaefer Yaks 2.0 Tie Dye T-Shirt!

Boaters Only Trucker Hat on the TVCC Paddle School legend, Chris Brundige!

Ben and Stephanie Kitchens sporting their new SY shirts!