Education & Instruction Events
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assesment
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE Only)
SUP Yoga Leader Certification Skills Assessment
Join Turquoise Floating Yoga for our 3 day SUP Yoga Teacher Training in South Florida and earn your ACA SUP…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
This two-day course provides participants with the skills and information needed when something goes wrong on the river. With a…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 1: Flatwater Kayak Safety and Rescue Skills Assessment
Event will be conducted on 6/21, 6/22 is a backup date in event of inclement weather.
Paddlesports Safety Facilitator – Kayaking Module Skills Assessment
Paddlesports Safety Facilitator – Canoeing Module Skills Assessment
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Camping is available for those interested in lodging. Please contact if interested.
Introduction to Canoeing Skills Course
Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Assessment
Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course will run over two separate weekends May 12-14 and May 20-21). Priority is offered to OSU Cascades students…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 5: Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
L5 Instructor Certification Workshop can be taken as an IDW, ICE, ICW or Update. We also invite qualified practice students…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
Already an ACA Instructor? You will need to complete a 2-day Instructor Update every 4-years as one of your Instructor…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Want to become an ACA Certified Kayak Instructor? Learn to teach others how to kayak. This course is for competent…
Level 3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
throughout the course. For more information on becoming an ACA Certified Instructor, visit www.americancanoe.org. What Is Included? ACA Kayak Instructor…
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Development Workshop (IDW Only)
Course held over three consecutive Sundays, July 23, July 30, and August 6.
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Camping will be available via course coordinator at the educational campground in Floyd Bennett Field. Depending on student needs and…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: SUP Yoga Leader Certification Skills Assessment
Level 3: River Packrafting Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Want to become an ACA Certified Packraft Instructor? Learn to teach others how to packraft. This course is for competent…
Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Couse
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Safety and trip planning on-shore, paddling strokes and skills on-water. This class will introduce you to the fundamental of kayaking.…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course
This course is designed for people to learn the necessary skills for touring waterways. Along with learning boat design, safety,…
Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This L3-L4 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop is hosted by the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center on the Arkansas River. The workshop…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
This ACA Assessment Course is designed to evaluate a participants’ ability to perform Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor skills in…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Basic Strokes and Rescues Skills Course
This is a safe and fun introduction to the sport of coastal kayaking. The course will prepare paddlers to comfortably…
Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
*Specific event location will be determined based on weather forecast 24-48 hrs prior to the event.
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Rolling a kayak is an essential skill for kayakers. Taught by Ballard Kayak’s ACA certified instructors, this course will teach…
Level 3: Coastal Kayak: Strokes & Maneuvers Refinement Skills Course
Spend the day learning and honing a variety of sea kayak maneuvers! You will practice bracing to prevent capsize, draws…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update
This is a two day course for current American Canoe Association L3-4 Kayak Instructors who need to update and keep…
