Fall 2021 Whitecap Kayak Learning Center Weekends
ACA L3 Instructor Certification Exam
August 23rd - August 25th, 2021
This will be a fun & relaxing time for instructors to get together & share ideas about how to be better kayak instructors. We’ll paddle appropriate sections of Lake Superior around Washburn & Bayfield. Some of the recent changes in the ACA will be reviewed, including the new Course Management System.
Cost = $300
ACA Coastal Kayak L4 Instructor Certification Workshop
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Rough Water Weekend
September 24th - September 27th, 2021
This is a popular course for those who want to get some experience in rougher water. We’ll be looking for conditions where we have 3-5 foot waves. We’ll be focusing on surfing, rescues in rough water, general paddling in waves & wind, as well as around rocks. We’ll have some good presentations & practice on navigation, tides, & special considerations on risk management.
Cost = $400.
Those who are L3 Instructors with experience may be able to upgrade to L4 during the course. Others maybe able to get an L4 Skill Assessment.
ACA Coastal Kayak L4 Instructor Certification Workshop
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Rough Water Weekend
October 15th - October 18th
This is a popular course for those who want to get some experience in rougher water. We’ll be looking for conditions where we have 3-5 foot waves. We’ll be focusing on surfing, rescues in rough water, general paddling in waves & wind, as well as around rocks. We’ll have some good presentations & practice on navigation, tides, & special considerations on risk management.
Cost = $400.
Those who are L3 Instructors with experience may be able to upgrade to L4 during the course. Others maybe able to get an L4 Skill Assessment.
COURSE LOCATION
Classes are based out of the Whitecap Kayak Learning Center in Washburn, WI with the on water portions at various nearby launches on Lake Superior and in the Chequamegon Bay.
Free camping on site available.
Whitecap Kayak Learning Center
31375 Wannebo Road
Washburn, WI 54891