Education & Instruction Events
Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1 and 2 Instructor Updates are also available. Cost = $450 per person Please contact Jeff Atkins at wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com…
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Registration and information: Contact email: explore@kayakant.com This is the proposed set of dates for an ACA Level 2 Instructor Certification…
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayaking Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam/Update
Come paddle at beautiful Crescent Beach in this Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) + instructor update. The Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)…
Coastal Leader Certification Workshop
For more information and to register, please contact Jesse.
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Sawyer River Group is offering our annual Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Course in the area of Conway New Hampshire. Remote…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Come paddle at beautiful Deception Pass in this Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) + instructor update. The Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Indianola Pool Sessions Starting January 11th and the next four Sundays. Contact Glenn Harman or the Indianola Wellness Center for…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
SWR Instructor Certification Want to become an American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Swiftwater Rescue Instructor? Or perhaps you want to…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is an EKT (L2 ICW) which will require (at least) 4 days of participation. However, L1 certification, and Instructor…
Level 2: Essentials of Sit-On-Top Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Course
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Exam for those who have already taken the Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Course (IDW)
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. Skills Students, Assessment Candidates, and Trip Leader Candidates are also welcome…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a Level 2 Essentials of (Coastal) Kayaking Workshop. Each individual’s goals will be discussed prior to the event,…
Level 2: Coastal Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. Skills Students, Assessment Candidates, and Trip Leader Candidates are also welcome…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters, upgraders welcome . Canoes available, camping available.
Level 3: Coastal Kayak Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters and upgraders welcome
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Updaters and Upgraders welcome
2025 ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference
Advance your safety and rescue skills by learning from leading industry experts! Each conference registration includes: 3 half-day on-water sessions…
2025 ACA PaddleFest
This year’s ACA PaddleFest will be packed with exciting opportunities, including: ACA 145th Anniversary Celebration & Silent Auction Swiftwater Rescue Conference…
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Skills Assessment
Cost $350 plus ACA Membership required $40 annually Fee includes Camping. eddyhopper.exp@gmail.com to book This Level 3-4 Skills Assessment Course…
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW only)
Elevate Your Paddlesport Leadership: Join an ACA Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW) Dates: June 5,6,7 (or IT Update June 6,…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update (update only)
Already an ACA Instructor? You will need to complete a 2-day Instructor Update every 4-years as one of your Instructor…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This five day course is for experienced boaters and rescuers who want to become Swift Water Rescue Instructors. Instructor candidates…
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only)
3-day Coastal Kayak Instructor Development Workshop. Participants must have passed a Level 3 Skills Assessment prior to attending. An assessment…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
$700 Register at: ConfluenceRescue.org
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Welcome to this 5-day Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop! For more course info, please contact the lead Instructor…
Paddlesports Safety Facilitator – Kayaking and Canoeing Module
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Participants must have an ACA Level 3 Skills Assessment (Can be performed by any Level 3 Instructor or above) to…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
For more info, please contact Ge Wu (626-886-2305) or canoepolo@gmail.com.
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
For more info, please contact Ge Wu (626-886-2305).
Advanced Coastal Leader Certification Workshop
Welcome to this newly established ACA Advanced Coastal Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop! This brand new ACA Leader pathway was officially…
River Leader Certification Workshop
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
This is a 4 day skills course for paddlers interested in becoming competent big water paddlers. Designed originally for guide…
