The Essentials of Kayak Touring course is designed to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, calm protected ocean environments, and other flatwater settings.

Fundamentally, we expect that participants will have the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching ability, group management, and interpersonal skills commensurate with this level of certification prior to presenting themselves for evaluation as Instructor Candidates .

This course will be conducted by Don Rice, an Instructor Trainer Candidate being mentored by Mike Aronoff, ITE. For additional information contact Don at (360)681-4190 or email drice@olypen.com, or contact Mike at (703)850-1257 or by emailing mike@ckapco.com for additional information.