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  • 05.18.24 – 08.24.24

    Carlisle, PA, USA

    Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association Creek Cleanups
  • 06.08.24 – 09.04.24

    Placerville, CA, USA

    Nugget Race Sereis
  • 07.08.24 – 07.31.24

    Bryans Road, MD, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
  • 07.16.24 – 07.16.24

    Interlaken, New Jersey, USA

    Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
  • 07.16.24 – 07.16.24

    Annapolis, MD, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
  • 07.16.24 – 07.20.24

    Paul Smith's College, New York 30, Paul Smiths, NY, USA

    2024 Assembly – Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
  • 07.17.24 – 07.19.24

    Millinocket, ME, USA

    Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
  • 07.17.24 – 07.19.24

    Millinocket, ME, USA

    Level 3: River Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)

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