06.01.24 – 06.02.24 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Level 1-2: Canoe, Kayak, and SUP Instructor Update & Recertification Course
Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club, Alexander Street, Yonkers, NY, USA
Join us for special update and re-certification opportunity at Yonkers Paddling and Rowing Club in Yonkers, New York – conducted in partnership with the ACA Regional Activity Council (RAC). The regional leaders of RAC 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 classes are being offered regionally in partnership with the ACA Board of Directors at a special one-time post pandemic price to help more instructors maintain their certifications at the entry level where national student demand is the highest. We encourage you to take advantage of this one-time opportunity to get special pricing on instructor updates and reinstatements!
These events will be facilitated by several multi-disciplinary 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 Sunday June 2nd 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 River Kayaking
- Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring
- Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing
- Level 2: Essentials of SUP
The one-day instructor update costs $85.
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, June 1st-2nd 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 River Kayaking
- Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring
- Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing
- Level 2: Essentials of SUP
The two-day instructor certification reinstatement costs $220.
We are also offering a Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Instructor Endorsement for your craft which allows Level 1 and Level 2 instructors to deliver a professional, 4-year basic safety credential to camp employees, outfitter employees, nonprofit programming safety boaters, and more. This additional instructor endorsement is available for $50.
Important note: registration does not include gear / equipment; you will need to bring your own.
What to bring?
- As an instructor, what you would normally bring on the water. This could include:
- Proper clothing for IN the water and ON the water (wetsuit, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed toed shoes, strap for glasses, rain jacket, etc.)
- SUPs must have a leash
- Lunches could be on the water (please plan accordingly)
Additional Information:
Limited on-site parking and nearby street parking available.
The nearest four airports:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
For those coming from nearby cities:
- Travel by Coach Bus from Port Authority
- Travel by train via New Jersey Transit Train
Historical average weather forecast for Yonkers, NY in early June:
- Daily high temperature 76°-83°F
- Daily low temperature 55°-60°F
On-site contact: Phil Giller
Register HereContact Information SEI Department
sei@americancanoe.org