Education & Instruction Events
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of River Safety and Rescue
Level 3: River Safety and Rescue Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Practice the fiddly bits of kayaking: draws, pries, rudders. Perfect your edging, for the tightest turns, as well draws, rudders,…
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Update
Open canoe, update or upgrade
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
Update obtained through assisting with 2 days of an Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop.
Level 3: River Canoeing Instructor Update
Open canoe, update or upgrade
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Course is 5 days spread over two weekends, May 17-19 and Jun 1-2. Participation in both is required.
Level 1-3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1-4: River Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Open canoe
Level 1-3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Open canoe
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
Update obtained through assisting with 2 days of a Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Development Workshop.
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
Level 4-5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a 6-day course spread over two weekends, Apr 5-7 and Apr 19-21. Participation in both weekends is required.
Level 1-3: River Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Open canoe
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30 (this is a four day course meeting weekly) Potomac, MD Cost: $200 This course…
Level 3: River Kayaking Skills Course
Are you interested in improving your river kayaking strokes and maneuvers? Do you want catch eddies a bit easier, ferry…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Learn sea kayak rescues, both self and assisted, at the ACA camp on Lake Sebago. ACA membership is required for…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Practice the fiddly bits of kayaking: draws, pries, rudders. Perfect your edging, for the tightest turns, as well draws, rudders,…
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
This is a two day course for current American Canoe Association L4 Safety & Rescue Instructors who need to update…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This event includes all five days of a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. All Level 3 Candidates must meet…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
Learn and practice using your paddle and your body to make the boat go where you want it to go.…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Update
Join us for the last 2 days of the ACA ICW for your update. You may need to stay later…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is an intensive clinic for river runners who wish to become ACA certified Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue instructors. Located…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
Practice Swiftwater Rescue in the (relatively) warm waters of the Rio Grande! Three day course on the Rio Grande near…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
This three day clinic on the Arkansas River near Salida is perfect for commercial and private boaters looking to brush…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
(This course currently has a waitlist) This is a two day course for current American Canoe Association Level 3-4 Kayak…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
(This course currently has a waitlist) This Level 3-4 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop will be facilitated by Level 4 River…
Level 3-4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Update
This Level 3-4 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop will be facilitated by Level 4 River Canoe IT Jordan Taylor. Venues will…
Level 2-3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This event includes all five days of a combined Level 2-3 Instructor Certification Workshop. All Level 3 Candidates must meet…
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting (Paddle) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This is a five day clinic for river runners who wish to become ACA certified Level 4 Raft instructors for…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Update
$525/person (plus fees)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
$925/person (plus fees)
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Join Jeff Laxier for a fantastic day on the waters of the Mendocino Coast, California. The Level 3: Coastal Kayaking…
Level 2: Essentials of Rafting (Oar) Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Join Jeff Laxier for a fun day on the waters of the Mendocino Coast. Assessment Overview The Level 4: Open…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Nothing builds confidence like developing your rescue skills! You can take this American Canoe Association (ACA) curriculum many places, this…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Skills Assessment
Join Jeff Laxier for a fun day on the Eel River. Assessment Overview: This ACA Assessment Course is designed to…
Level 3: River Kayaking Skills Assessment
Join Jeff Laxier for fun day on the Eel River, California Assessment Overview: This ACA Assessment Course is designed to…