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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 …
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 …
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 …
The Coastal Kayak Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement course is designed to assist coastal kayakers refining basic and advancing strokes and maneuvers. Participants should have successfully completed a Level 2 or equivalent training. This full-day program will emphasize the following skills: Improving efficiency in your forward, reserve, and sweep strokes Preventing capsize through use of bracing Developing greater boat …
The Essentials of Kayak Touring (Level 1/2) skills course is a full-day program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on inland lakes and coastal waters. A boat with sealed bow and stern bulkheads is preferred but not required for this class. Topics covered include: Personal preparation and equipment Maintaining …
This year’s Canoecopia event is always a winter highlight for thousands of paddlers, myself included. After the year we just faced, your community needs you and you need it. Get registered for only $15 and attend more than 70 presentations. Best of all, unlike previous years where you had to choose which presentations to see …
So here we are in 2020. It’s a vastly different world today. Amid all the talk of the current global pandemic and the validity of the newest term on everyone’s tongue, social distancing, many are wondering if it’s still safe to go outdoors. Let’s face it, we are in a new reality and this isn’t …
I am excited to announce that the Paddling the Blue podcast is now live! This podcast is focused on sharing stories from people doing great things related to paddling. After all, it’s the people that make our favorite sport go around and this podcast is intended to become a way for us to connect with …
The annual “family reunion” is coming March 13-15, 2020 and I hope to see you there. I am honored to have been invited to speak on three topics this year. Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling Leadership Principles for Effective and Fun Day Trips Perfectly Pack Your Kayak for …
It’s that time of year when trip planning kicks into full swing. I am excited to bring the 2020 menu to you…it’s going to be a fun year. This year will bring three trips, each with their own unique flavor. July will kick off with a trip to Door County that’s perfect for the person …