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10.26.24 – 10.27.24 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

California ACA Instructor Regional Event

Mission Bay Aquatic Center, Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA, USA

 

Join us for special update and re-certification opportunity in beautiful San Diego, CA – conducted in partnership with the ACA Safety Education and Instruction Council (SEIC). These leaders have worked hard to provide these high quality, affordable, and regionally dispersed opportunities for ACA Level 1 and 2 instructors within the disciplines of canoe, kayak, and SUP.

These events will be facilitated by several multi-discipline ACA Instructor Trainers and Educators for a holistic and enjoyable experience!

For currently certified ACA instructors, this event offers a one-day instructor update on Saturday October 26th OR Sunday, October 27th for one of the following:

  • Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
  • Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing
  • Level 1: Introduction to SUP
  • Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring
  • Level 2: Essentials of Sit-On-Top Kayaking
  • Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring
  • Level 2: Essentials of SUP

*There are no suitable venues for river canoeing or river kayaking.

The one-day instructor update costs $75.

For those who held an ACA instructor certification in the past which is now expired, this event offers a two-day instructor certification reinstatement opportunity on Saturday AND Sunday, October 26th-27th for one of the following:

  • Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
  • Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing
  • Level 1: Introduction to SUP
  • Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring
  • Level 2: Essentials of Sit-On-Top Kayaking
  • Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring
  • Level 2: Essentials of SUP

The two-day instructor certification reinstatement costs $200.

*There are no suitable venues for river canoeing or river kayaking.
This update provides a unique opportunity to be an essential contributor to the health of the ACA. We will be playing in and with a variety of paddlecraft (SUP, Canoe, Kayak). This will give us ALL the space to experiment with feeling a bit awkward or uncomfortable while building new connections to ourselves, our teaching practice, and our peers. We are ALL just paddlers and we can ALL learn from, and share with, each other. You will not be evaluated on your competency in unfamiliar craft, so no worries needed, just fun. To earn the update you only need to have an open attitude to learning and be an active participant in the process. As with any update, we will be exploring growth in our personal paddling, teaching, and current ACA functionality.

There is also a Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) which is suitable for NEW instructor candidates seeking certification as Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructors. This is a 2 day workshop being held on Saturday AND Sunday which costs $300.

There is also a Level 2: Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop which is suitable for NEW instructor candidates seeking certification as Level 2 SUP Instructors. This is a 4 day workshop being held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday which costs $400.

And there is a one day Paddlesports Fishing Instructor Endorsement on Monday which is available to already certified Kayak or SUP instructors which costs $85. Enrollment in this endorsement is also open to new instructor candidates participating in the Kayak or SUP ICWs, but will require successful completion of Instructor certification to complete the endorsement course. Instructors and Candidates who enroll in this workshop will be required to do an additional virtual session to prepare for the in person training. *California Fishing license required to participate.

No camping or lodging is available on site. Here are some local options:

Additional Information:

What to bring:

  • Properly fitting life jacket
  • Kayak/SUP/Canoe, paddle, and other related gear
  • Gear and equipment for camping
  • Camp chair
  • Food and water for the entire weekend
  • Lunches could be on the water (please plan accordingly)
  • Proper clothing (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, close toed shoes, strap for glasses, rain jacket, etc.)

Important note: registration does not include room and board, nor gear / equipment.

Additional Information:

Nearest airports:

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)

For those coming from nearby cities:

Historical average weather forecast for Mission Bay, CA in late October:

  • Daily high temperature 72°F, rarely falling below 66°F or exceeding 83°F
  • Daily low temperature  59°F, rarely falling below 54°F or exceeding 69°F

On-site contact: Jamie Eubanks, RAC Pacific West Regional Chair

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Contact Information SEI Department
sei@americancanoe.org