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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
  • 07.26.24 – 07.28.24

    Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area, Hazel Avenue, Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

    Paddle Splash Water & Wellness Festival
  • 07.26.24 – 07.28.24

    Benton, TN, USA

    Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
  • 07.27.24 – 07.27.24

    Neptune City, NJ, USA

    Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
  • 07.27.24 – 07.28.24

    Bryson City, NC, USA

    Level 3: River Canoeing Skills Course
  • 07.27.24 – 07.28.24

    Traverse City, MI, USA

    Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Camping Skills Course

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