The River Kayaking course is a program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals in public, private and commercial settings. Goals are:

• Safety: To safely paddle on whitewater, perform self rescue and respond to emergencies that arise. 

• Enjoyment: To become aware of paddling opportunities and the rewards of lifetime participation in paddling. 

• Skills: To acquire the skills to safely and enjoyably paddle a kayak on whitewater.

Fundamentally, we expect that participants should 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.

The Essentials of River Kayaking course is designed to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on gentle rivers.

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

Note that this workshop is conducted over two consecutive weekends. May 14-15 and May 21-22.

Please contact Mike at (703) 850-1257 or by email at mike@ckapco.com. for additional information.

This is an update workshop for ACA Instructor Trainers for L3 Coastal Kayaking.

The workshop is intended to refresh and add to the instructor’ trainer’s teaching and paddling skills as well as update the instructor trainer’s ACA Instructor trainer certification.  It will provide current information regarding the curriculum, instructional programs, policies, certification requirements, insurance guidelines, reporting, etc.  It will also serve as continuing education as well as review and verification of teaching and technical skills, group management, etc., along with providing a review of ACA administrative requirements