07.30.26 – 08.02.26
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Kill Devil Hills, NC, USA
Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring
Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW)
Join Roland McDevitt and Ashley Brown in beautiful Colington Harbor, NC July 30 –
August 2! This four-day Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor
Certification Workshop is an immersive, hands-on experience designed for paddlers
ready to deepen their skills and step confidently into instructional leadership.
Participants will refine their personal paddling technique, rescue skills, and group
management while building a strong foundation in teaching methods, risk assessment,
and coastal decision-making. Through on-water practice, land-based discussions, and
real-world scenarios shaped by weather, tides, and conditions, the course emphasizes
thoughtful progression, clear communication, and adaptive leadership. Whether your
goal is certification or professional development, this workshop delivers a rigorous,
supportive learning environment that strengthens both your paddling and your ability to
teach safely and effectively in coastal settings.
Colington Harbour is in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It provides
a variety of paddling venues, including a large protected harbor, nearby Kitty Hawk Bay
, and the expansive Albemarle Sound. A sound front park with beach and restrooms
provides opportunities to get off the water and meet ashore.
Roland McDevitt’s waterfront home will serve as a home base, with air-conditioned
meeting areas, a large screened porch, and launch facilities. A 5-bedroom waterfront
house with ample parking has been rented two doors away, facilitating a group
experience and easy gatherings with other participants.
Instructors:
ACA Instructor Trainer Educator: Ashley Brown
ACA Instructor Trainer Candidate: Roland McDevitt
Costs:
Instruction: The four-day Instructor Certification Workshop is $450 per participant. All
participants must be current members of the American Canoe Association. Individual
memberships are currently $40 per year.
Lodging. A bedroom in the nearby house is $800, with arrival on Wednesday July 29
and departure on Sunday August 2. This is peak season on the Outer Banks, and is a
very competitive price for this time of year.
wavepaddlerashley@gmail.com
