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SUMMARY:ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
DESCRIPTION: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 to their camp programs. This certification is appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to inland lakes. \nThis program\, including four in-person on-water days supported by one virtual session\, is focused on training future instructors to teach the skills in the ACA L2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor criteria. To get the most from the program\, this program is intended for paddlers possessing  ACA L2 personal paddling skills and knowledge at a minimum. \nDates: May 31-June 3\, 2026 \nCourse venue: Urban Kayaks\, Chicago\, IL \nRegistration available through Urban Kayaks\n\nTo achieve certification as an instructor\, participants must be current members of the ACA. Please secure membership prior to the start of the course. Additionally\, upon successful completion of the ICW\, participants will need to join the ACA’s Safety Education & Instruction Council (SEIC) for an additional fee. \n\n\n\nReview course policies
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SUMMARY:ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)-PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a private program. If you are interested in a private program for your group\, please contact John. \nCourse venue: Fort Wayne\, IN
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SUMMARY:Quickstart to Kayaking Skills
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nPersonal and group equipment\nOn and off water safety and etiquette\nSafe launching and landing\nStrokes to maneuver your boat forward\, backward\, stopping\, turning\, and sideways\nControlled capsize and wet exit\n\nDate: June 10\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30-8:30 pm \nLocation: Arbutus Lake\, Traverse City\, MI \nReview course policies \nClick here to register
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LOCATION:Arbutus Lake\, 506 E Arbutus Lake Rd\, Traverse City\, 49696\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rescue Rodeo
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nThe use of slings and paddle floats\nRe-entry for injured paddlers\n\nPlan for a fun and empowering afternoon falling out of and climbing back into boats.  Guaranteed laughs! \nLocation: Traverse City\, MI \nDate: June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30-8:30 pm \nCourse fee: $60
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SUMMARY:River Kayaking Skills and Safety
DESCRIPTION:This class will teach basic moving water skills that every river kayaker should know. Students will learn fundamental maneuvers that include: \n\nUsing river features to move efficiently and safety downriver\nRecognizing and avoiding hazards\nMoving into and out of the current\nUsing river current for play\nCritical safety equipment and its use\n\nLocation: Boardman River\, Traverse City\, MI \nDate: June 21\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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SUMMARY:ACA L1 Introduction to Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)-PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a private program. If you are interested in a private program for your group\, please contact John. \nCourse venue: Minooka\, IL
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SUMMARY:ACA L1-2 Coastal Kayak Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Get together with your fellow instructors to sharpen your skills and meet your four-year requirement to keep your ACA certification current. \nTopics include: \n\nOn-water skills and maneuvers\nRisk management and safety\nAssessment techniques\nSelf and assisted rescue techniques\nTeach back opportunities\nOn-land safety presentations\nAdministrative support\n\nThe program will involve a full day on the water preceded by a 1.5 hour virtual session to cover administrative topics. \nDate: June 27\, 2026 \nVenue: Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nReview course policies
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