Level 5: Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)
IDW candidates, those needing an L-5 update and practice students welcome. The course fee of $450 does not include meals,…
Education & Instruction Events
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Call Patti to register 713-828-7582.
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Call Patti to register 713-828-7582. Cost is $300
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
This class is mainly a surfing class – sit on tops allowed. $50 donation expected. Call Patti to register
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
Level 1: Introduction to Stand UP Paddleboarding Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3-4: Whitewater Canoeing Skills Course
Learn basic, intermediate up to advanced river moves and background knowledge on one of the most beautiful paddlesport rivers in…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Rolling a kayak is an essential skill for kayakers. Taught by our ACA certified instructors, this group course will teach…
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Endorsement
The ACA Kayak Rolling Instructor Endorsement Workshop provides the knowledge and skills needed for effective, reliable kayak rolling instruction in…
Level 3-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Update (update only)
This Level 3 and Level 4 Canoe Instructor Update will be held over two consecutive days on the Deerfield River…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Ensuring river safety requires preparation, planning, and education. All are essential skills for effective risk management. This 2-day ACA Swiftwater…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Will be held at this year’s Bodega Bash, Kayak Surf Expression Session 2025. Interested in becoming a certified surf kayak…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Rolling a kayak is an essential skill for kayakers. Taught by our ACA certified instructors, this group course will teach…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
L-3/4 Upgrade and Update, to be conducted on Tybee Island, GA. Audits and practice students welcome. The course cost of…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Assessment Course
This is a two day course consisting of one day of leadership skills training and one day of assessment.
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Level 3: Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This Surf Kayak ICW is Part of the Surf Kayak Instructor Boot Camp held in collaboration with the 2025 ACA…
Level 4: Performance Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This Surf Kayak ICW is Part of the Surf Kayak Instructor Boot Camp held in collaboration with the 2025 ACA…
ACA PaddleFest
This year’s ACA PaddleFest will be packed with exciting opportunities, including: ACA 145th Anniversary Celebration & Silent Auction Swiftwater Rescue Conference…
Level 2: Essentials of Surf Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This Surf Kayak ICW is Part of the Surf Kayak Instructor Boot Camp held in collaboration with the 2025 ACA…
