Introduction to Kayak Course:

This A.C.A course is held on flat water and are designed as a 5 to 6 hour program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for the entry level paddler. The course content consists of the paddling environment, personal preparation, getting started, equipment, safety and rescue, strokes and maneuvers.

Rolling and Rescue Clinic:

This A.C.A course is held on a protected freshwater lake and is designed as a 3-hour course that is designed to be used with river and sea kayak hard shell, closed-deck designs. Students will learn the fundamental components of the roll and improve their bracing skills.

Coastal Kayak Open Water Skills Course:

This A.C.A course is held on a protective cove on the ocean and is designed as a 6 hour program. The content of this course covers J-leans, improving forward stroke, side slip maneuver, towing procedures and open water rescues. this course is designed to follow the Coastal Kayak Basic Strokes & Rescue Course or for the paddler who already has the basic strokes down and would like to take their paddling skills to the next level.

Rescues and Bracing Course:

This A.C.A course focuses on helping the student learn to travel safely and efficiently by kayak. There is more emphasis on self-rescue and assisted-rescue techniques and the stability strokes are introduced.

Tidal Current Workshop:

This A.C.A course focuses on estimating, reading, and maneuvering in currents up to 4 knots caused by tidal exchange around coastal contours in sea kayaks with bulk heads or flotation. Students will be introduced to the process of reading tide prediction charts, studying the water, and controlling the kayak in strong flow.