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  • Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium

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

    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

    Izaak Walton Elgin Chapter 899 Jay St, Elgin, IL, United States

    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, …

    $59

  • Wilderness First Aid Certification

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

    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

  • Kayak Quickstart

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

    The Kayak Quickstart workshop is an introduction to the fundamentals of kayaking. Topics include: Equipment for paddling Staying safe on the water Understanding and avoiding potential hazards Fundamental strokes to maneuver your kayak Basic rescue demonstration Sit on top, recreational boats, and sea kayaks are all welcome to participate in this class. Date: Tuesday, June …

    $59

  • ACA Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Skills-PRIVATE PROGRAM

    Muskegon, MI

    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 …

  • 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 This is an early season program with cold water. …

    $125

  • Your First Kayak Overnight

    Traverse City 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

  • Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium

    Grand Marais, MI MI, United States

    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/

  • Your first kayak overnight

    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 …

  • 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 …

  • CPR / AED/ First Aid Certification (NMC)

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

    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

  • Wilderness First Aid Certification (NMC)

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

    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

  • CPR / AED / First Aid Certification (NMC)

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

    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

  • 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

  • Paddling Safety Workshop – Sponsored by 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

  • 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 Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking Skills

    Manteno, IL 851 N Main St, Manteno, IL, 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 …

  • 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