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Upcoming Events

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  • 03.15.23 – 07.16.23

    Poolesville, MD, USA

    Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
  • 04.28.23 – 06.16.23

    Madison, WI, USA

    Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
  • 05.15.23 – 11.15.23

    Clinch River State Park, Sugar Hill Loop, St Paul, VA, USA

    2023 StreamSweepers Clinch River Clean-Up
  • 06.01.23 – 07.14.23

    Poolesville, MD, USA

    Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 06.02.23 – 06.10.23

    Sayre, PA, USA

    EMHR’s 25th Anniversary and PA River of the Year Sojourn
  • 06.05.23 – 06.09.23

    Harpers Ferry, WV, USA

    Level 4: Whitewater Rafting – Paddle & Oar Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 06.05.23 – 06.09.23

    Poolesville, MD, USA

    Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 06.06.23 – 06.11.23

    North Fork Trail Parking Lot, West Platte River Road, Littleton, CO, USA

    Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course

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