Education & Instruction Events
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
This ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course will teach you to better recognize and avoid common river hazards. You…
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting Oar and Paddle Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
We are excited to be hosting an Level 4 Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) out of Oregon City in May. This…
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 3-4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Cost: $865 Dates: Sept 1-9 2026 Times: 8am – 6pm Location: Potomac River Instructor Trainers Jordan Taylor and Elisha McArthur…
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Update (update only)
Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Update (update only)
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
Level 5: Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course will be split into an IDW (4 days) and an ICE (2 days). Candidates can participate in the…
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Join us at Camp Wyonegonic for this 4-day Instructor Certification Workshop. Room and board is included in this workshop.
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course meets: Virtual Meetings: May 13 & 18, 6 – 9 p.m. In Person: May 26-27, 9 a.m. –…
Level 1-2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
This course meets: Virtual Meetings: May 13 & 18, 6 – 9 p.m. In Person: May 26-29, 9 a.m. –…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing Instructor Update (update only)
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Skills Course
This course will be tailored to Scouts and Scouters, but anyone may join! Camping overnight at Bear Creek Lake Park…
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Join us for this 5-day Instructor Certification Workshop starting on May 1 in Windham, Maine. We will spend the first…
Level 2: Essentials of Sit-On-Top Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
2-Day Course
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
5-Day Course Spring Course: April 25-26 & May 1-3 Includes Instructor Development Workshop and Instructor Certification Exam. Both weekends are…
Level 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 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Skills Course
This course on the Soča, one of Europe’s most beautiful whitewater rivers, is settled at the upper edge of Level…
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Skills Course
In this Level 4 course you can tune up your skill level from whitewater class 1-2 to class 2-3 on…
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Certify, update or upgrade on one of Europe’s most beautiful, well known rivers, the Soča. The summer commotion has died…
Level 2-3: River Canoeing Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only)
Certification options for Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing and Level 3: River Canoeing, both solo and/or tandem.
River Trip Leader Skills Course
Canoe Trip on the Harkan System (Sweden/Norway border) Semi-wilderness: lakes, portages around falls, river section with mild current/easy rapids. 13…
Level 2: Essentials of Canoeing Skills Course
A sit & switch and touring techniques class with flatwater rescues as preparation for a subsequent 10-day trip but can…
Level 3: River Safety and Rescue Skills Course
Course held in an alpine setting on a clean, small to midsize river with some tributary creeks. Suitable for paddlers…
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Length: 2 Days [only first day shows on checkout] Dates: July 11-12 [Ohiopyle] Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm each day Price:…
Level 2: Essentials of Canoeing Skills Course
Course held on a forested, Bavarian lake plus 1 daytrip across lakes and a river section.
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
Level 2: Kayak Rolling Skills Course
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Length: 2 Days +1 night [only first day shows on checkout] Dates: June 6 – 7 [Ohiopyle] Time: 8:00am –…
Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
For additional information or to register for this course please contact Deb Laufer at Paddle Boston.
Level 3: River Canoeing Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only)
Instructor Certification Exam offered 09/28/2026 – 10/01/2026.
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course
Length: 2 Days [only first day shows on checkout] Dates: May 2-3 [Richmond], July 11-12 [Ohiopyle] Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm…
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Update (update only)
This course is offered by the Roaring Fork Kayak Club.
Level 4: Whitewater Rafting Paddle & Oar Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course
Introduction to Sea Kayaking Strokes 8:30-11:30am Introduction to Sea Kayaking Rescues 12:30-3:30pm
Coastal Leader Certification Workshop
Coastal Leader Certification: March 21–23 Skills Assessment Available: March 19-20 Led by Ashley Brown LTE & Bev Cosslett LT Ready…
Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment
This 4-day weekend, can serve as a Skills Course, Skills Assessment or Instructor Certification Workshop for those who qualify to…