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  • 07.12.25 โ€“ 08.30.25

    Deal Lake, New Jersey, USA

    Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
  • 07.14.25 โ€“ 07.19.25

    Rock Creek Park, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA

    Gorge Downwind Champs – Ocean Racing National Championships
  • 07.17.25 โ€“ 07.20.25

    Annapolis, MD, USA

    Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 07.17.25 โ€“ 07.20.25

    Annapolis, MD, USA

    Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 07.18.25 โ€“ 07.19.25

    Jackson, WY, USA

    Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
  • 07.18.25 โ€“ 07.22.25

    Arlington, VA, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
  • 07.19.25 โ€“ 07.20.25

    Wesser, NC, USA

    Junior Olympics
  • 07.19.25 โ€“ 07.20.25

    Sausalito, CA, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader Skills Course

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