Making you a stronger canoe and kayak paddler!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
I’ll be joining the coaching crew at this year’s Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium in Grand Marais, MI. Learn more about the longest running sea kayak symposium in North America at https://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.net/
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 …
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 …
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 …