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  • 12.03.23 – 12.31.23

    Waldorf, MD, USA

    Kayak Rolling Skills Course
  • 12.06.23 – 12.10.23

    Ma Nam Wat, Sai Kung, Hong Kong

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 12.09.23 – 12.11.23

    Fort Myers, FL, USA

    Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 12.10.23 – 12.10.23

    Moss Landing, CA, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
  • 12.11.23 – 12.15.23

    Petrohué River, Chile

    Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 12.16.23 – 12.19.23

    Bonita Springs, FL, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) + Update
  • 12.16.23 – 12.19.23

    Bonita Springs, FL, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 12.16.23 – 12.16.23

    115 3rd St, San Rafael, CA, USA

    101 Surf Sports Elves & Grinches Race #4 2023

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