Coastal Kayak Courses
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
Course held over three consecutive Sundays, July 23, July 30, and August 6.
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Camping will be available via course coordinator at the educational campground in Floyd Bennett Field. Depending on student needs and…
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Couse
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
This course is designed for people to learn the necessary skills for touring waterways. Along with learning boat design, safety,…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
This ACA Assessment Course is designed to evaluate a participants’ ability to perform Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor skills in…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Basic Strokes and Rescues Skills Course
This is a safe and fun introduction to the sport of coastal kayaking. The course will prepare paddlers to comfortably…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Strokes & Maneuvers Refinement Skills Course
Spend the day learning and honing a variety of sea kayak maneuvers! You will practice bracing to prevent capsize, draws…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE Only)
Nate’s instructor development programs are rooted in his thoughtful, learning-centered coaching philosophy.
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Held in the fall when conditions are outstanding, and challenges abound. The coast provides ideal L4 training environments with consistent…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
Nate’s instructor development programs are rooted in his thoughtful, learning-centered coaching philosophy.
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE Only)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE Only)
Beautiful and varied paddling venues around Acadia National park with reliable coastal conditions. Nate’s instructor development programs are rooted in…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Basic Strokes and Rescues Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
Acadia National park with reliable coastal conditions. Nate’s instructor development programs are rooted in his thoughtful, learning-centered coaching philosophy.
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Skills Course
Level 1-2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Update
Level 1-2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Spend a fun, challenging day (or days) focusing on the ACA Coastal Kayaking Personal Skills and Assessment. ACA members completing…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Basic Strokes and Rescues Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
This 2-day course – with the scenic Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop! – consists of a formative assessment of…
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking: Tidal Currents Skills Course
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
ACA Coastal Kayaking Skills Course and Skills Assessment April 23-June 16 Spend a fun, challenging day (or days) focusing on…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Learn and practice how to be an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified Level 2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor in this three-day…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Skills Course
Learn expedition skills and explore the waters of Casco Bay during our weekend workshop! Expedition Weekend focuses on the process…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Update
Level 2: Coastal Navigation Skills 2 Skills Course
Learn navigation skills during our weekend workshop in Maine with Portland Paddle! Navigation Weekend focuses on the core skills necessary…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Instructor Certification Exam for those who’ve done an L3 Instructor Development Workshop. $300 – camping & food included.
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment
Level 2: Coastal Navigation Skills 2 Skills Couse
On the water Navigation Training. Class taught by Steve Henkind (person who led development of the ACA Navigation Curriculum). One…