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Upcoming Events

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  • 02.03.25 – 04.28.25

    Cherokee County Aquatic Center, Wellstar Way, Canton, GA, USA

    Georgia Canoeing Association’s Canton Roll Practice
  • 02.14.25 – 02.24.25

    Montgomery Whitewater, Maxwell Boulevard, Montgomery, AL, USA

    Montgomery Whitewater Slalom & Kayak Cross Training
  • 02.15.25 – 02.23.25

    Kettle Moraine YMCA - River Shores, Village Green Way, West Bend, WI, USA

    Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
  • 02.16.25 – 02.22.25

    Tampa, FL, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 02.18.25 – 02.18.25

    Long Beach, CA, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
  • 02.19.25 – 02.22.25

    Tampa, FL, USA

    Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 02.22.25 – 02.23.25

    Keelung City, Taiwan

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
  • 02.22.25 – 02.22.25

    Tigre, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

    Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course

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