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  • Paddling Safety Workshop – In partnership with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

    Air Station Traverse City 175 Airport Access Dr., Traverse City, United States

    This comprehensive land-based program will prepare you with the fundamental knowledge to prepare for a safe trip on the water.  This program is being conducted as a service to the paddling community in cooperation with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary-Air Station Traverse City. Topics include: Conditions important to the Paddler: 4-W’s (Water, Wind, Waves and …

    $15

  • ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)

    Chicago, IL

    The ACA Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks, sit on tops, recreational kayaks) in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers, livery instructors, and camp waterfront staff to add kayaking …

    $550

  • ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)-PRIVATE EVENT

    Fort Wayne, IN IN, United States

    The ACA Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks, sit on tops, recreational kayaks) without spray skirts in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers, livery instructors, and camp waterfront staff to …

  • Quickstart to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Quickstart to Kayaking skills course is an introductory skills program that will provide you with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve safety and confidence on the water. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics covered include: Personal and group equipment On and off water safety and etiquette Safe launching and landing …

    $59

  • Rescue Rodeo

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    This fun 3-hour program will cover the fundamentals of flatwater rescue to help paddlers get back in their boats after a capsize. We will cover: Self and assisted rescue techniques The use of slings and paddle floats Re-entry for injured paddlers Plan for a fun and empowering afternoon falling out of and climbing back into …

    $60

  • River Kayaking Skills and Safety

    Boardman River Shumsky Landing, Traverse City, MI, United States

    This class will teach basic moving water skills that every river kayaker should know. Students will learn fundamental maneuvers that include: Using river features to move efficiently and safety downriver Recognizing and avoiding hazards Moving into and out of the current Using river current for play Critical safety equipment and its use Location: Boardman River, …

    $79

  • ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)-PRIVATE EVENT

    The ACA Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of paddle craft (sea kayaks, sit on tops, recreational kayaks) without spray skirts in a protected and calm water environment. This certification program is a great opportunity for club paddlers, livery instructors, and camp waterfront staff to …

  • ACA L1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update

    Chicago, IL

    Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. Topics include: On-water skills and maneuvers Risk management and safety Assessment techniques Self and assisted rescue techniques Teach back opportunities On-land safety presentations Administrative support The program will involve a full day on the …

    $125

  • Alaska’s Prince William Sound

    Whittier, AK Whittier, AK, United States

    Experience the beauty of Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this 6 day experience.  Along with peaks rising 4,000 feet from the sound, you will experience glaciers calve in the distance, catch a glimpse of the area’s diverse wildlife, camp on remote beaches, and more. Sample itinerary: Our group will meet in Anchorage and shuttle as …

    $1700

  • Paddleboarding Essentials

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddle boarding in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about different paddling board features and types. Learn how to make the paddle board go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to …

  • ACA Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. A boat with sealed bow and stern bulkheads is recommended to participate in capsize and rescue technique activities. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics …

  • Practical Coastal Kayak Navigation

    Bowers Harbor-Traverse City Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Navigational knowledge and proficiency is important in order to be a safe, effective, efficient paddler, paddlecraft leader, and paddlecraft instructor. The purpose of this skills course document is to develop venue-appropriate navigational knowledge and skills. During this class, participants will plan a short day trip as a group and have an opportunity to share navigation responsibilities …

    $59

  • Quickstart to Kayaking Skills

    Arbutus Lake 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, United States

    The Quickstart to Kayaking skills course is an introductory skills program that will provide you with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to improve safety and confidence on the water. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics covered include: Personal and group equipment On and off water safety and etiquette Safe launching and landing …

  • Your first kayak overnight

    Bowers Harbor-Traverse City Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Our 2-day/1-night journey on Northern Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay is the perfect introduction to kayak camping. If you’ve been itching to learn the skills needed to spend a night living from your boat, join us! Our self-supported journey will take us to Power Island, a unique 202-acre rustic paradise on West Grand Traverse Bay. Before …

    $125

  • The Empire Experience

    Empire, MI

    If you've ever been on the Sleeping Bear Dunes overlook watching kayakers in the water below and wondering what that was like, here's your chance to find out. The day starts with a safety discussion and paddling skills review. Leaving from Empire, we will follow the shoreline with views of the dunes and the Manitou …

  • Camp Rutabaga

    Camp Manito-wish Boulder Junction, United States

    Join me at Camp Rutabaga in Boulder Junction, WI. This one's all about community. Whether you paddle a recreational kayak, canoe, sea kayak, or river kayak, this is where you will want to be, where you will make memories with new and old friends. Good fun. Good food. Days on the water and evenings by …

  • ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update

    Traverse City Traverse City, MI, United States

    Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. Topics include: On-water skills and maneuvers Risk management and safety Assessment techniques Self and assisted rescue techniques Teach back opportunities On-land safety presentations Administrative support The program will involve a full day on the …

    $125

  • Community Paddlesports Leader Certification – PRIVATE PROGRAM

    Traverse City Traverse City, MI, United States

    The ACA’s Community Paddlesports Leader offering is the entry point to leading on the water. This program focuses on developing the confidence to safely and effectively lead day excursions on calm waters. This four-day dynamic learning experience covers paddling technique, decision-making, communication, planning, risk management, and rescue solutions – all while having fun. Ideal for: …