Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium

Bay of Fundy 52 Ye Old Argyle Rd, Glenwood, NS

John will be a guest coach at the Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium in Nova Scotia. Learn more at bofsks.com.

CPR / AED/ First Aid Certification

NMC 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI

This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge. ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving adults, …

$149

Paddling Safety Workshop – Sponsored by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

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

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

Wilderness First Aid Certification

NMC 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI

This interactive class provide combines guided presentation with hands-on practical scenarios to give you the skills, knowledge, and abilities to best care for an ill or injured person until you can reach qualified care. Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. With an ASHI Wilderness First Aid class, first aid …

$299

Canoecopia 2024

Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Way, Madison, WI

Details coming in January 2024

ACA L1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update

Traverse City Traverse City, MI

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

Dark Sky Camping in Door County

Newport State Park Door County, WI

Our 2-day/1-night journey on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula 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 begin at Rowley’s Bay. On arrival, we will meet as a group to discuss the trip, distribute, and …

$150

Door County Sea Kayak Symposium

Rowley's Bay, WI Rowley's Bay, WI

Join me at Rutabaga's Door County Sea Kayak Symposium.  I'll be leading the Dark Sky Camping in Door County overnight the Wednesday-Thursday before the event.

Alaska’s Prince William Sound

Whittier, AK Whittier, AK

Experience the beauty of Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this 5 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

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

ACA L1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update

Traverse City Traverse City, MI

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