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Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Bay of Fundy, 52 Ye Old Argyle Rd, Glenwood, NS, B0W 1W0, Canada
John will be a guest coach at the Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium in Nova Scotia.
Learn more at bofsks.com.

ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
2023-09-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Bowers Harbor-Traverse City, Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684, 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 water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics.
Couse fee: $125

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June 25-Traverse City, MIJuly 23-Wilmette, ILSeptember 17-Traverse City, MI

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Coastal Kayak Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
2023-07-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Bowers Harbor-Traverse City, Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
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 positioning abilities through refinement and application of blended strokes
Performing maneuvers using low brace turns, bow/stern rudders, and stationary draws
Practicing self and assisted rescue techniques

Location: Traverse City area, MI
Cost: $99 per participant
Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)-PRIVATE EVENT
2023-07-24 08:00 - 16:00 | MI
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 add kayaking to their camp programs. This certification is appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to small, sheltered bodies of water.
This is a private program. If you are interested in a private program for your group, please contact John.
Course venue: Hanover Park, IL

ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
2023-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Gillson Park, Wilmette, IL, 60091, United States

ACA L1/2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
2023-06-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Bowers Harbor-Traverse City, Neahtawanta Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49684, 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 water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics.
Course fee: $125

Select your class date

June 25-Traverse City, MIJuly 23-Wilmette, ILSeptember 17-Traverse City, MI

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ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW)-PRIVATE EVENT
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-13 17:00 | Mallard Lake, Hanover Park, IL, IL, United States

ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring
2023-05-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Arbutus Lake, 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd, Traverse City, 49696, United States
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 personal and group safety on the water
Controlled capsize and wet exit with or without a spray skirt
Maneuvering your boat forward, backward, stopping, turning, and sideways
Using the sides of your boat to improve maneuverability and fun
Techniques for support and to avoid capsize
Solo and assisted re-entry techniques
Safety procedures, preparedness, and equipment

View a complete outline of the ACA Essentials of Kayak Touring program
Cost: $79
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date: May 21, 2023

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