5 DAY ACA COASTAL KAYAKING TRIP LEADER/ GUIDE TRAINING COURSE

This comprehensive coastal leadership training course aims to calibrate and credential entry level sea kayak trip leaders and guides with the American Canoe Association’s Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader Assessment Award. The course begins with 2 full days of personal skills training progressions and assessment to meet the pre-requisites for entry into the Trip Leader Training Program. On days 1 & 2 students will gain and polish skills at the ACA Level 2 Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment level prior to entering into the Trip Leader progression. Day 3 & 4 of the class further develop an aspirant guides ability to plan trips, manage risks, navigate in a coastal environment, and manage groups of kayakers in gentle to moderate sea conditions often found on guided trips on protected coastlines in Alaska. The final day of the course is a formal assessment of a potential new guides ability to problem solve, manage risks on the water, as well as provide care and customer service to novice paddlers in a guided trip setting. The final days of the course are a mix of honing paddling skills, boat control, coaching ability, & practicing rescue skills; all while being evaluated to industry accepted best practices for working in guided paddling programs, waterfront camps, and outdoor programs

This course if taught by Certified ACA Instructor and Trip Leader Trainers from Paddlers’ Realm and Alaska Coastal Safety.

Fees:$550

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907-382-0755

akcoastalsafety@gmail.com