Become a kayak instructor!
As the recognized governing body for canoe sport in
the United States, the American Canoe Association brings people together
to continue to improve skills in paddling and teaching through carefully
assembled training programs. Certification through our ACA Clinics provides
a forum for developing skilled instructors committed to modern instruction.
Certification also helps to acquaint paddlers with generally accepted
guidelines for paddling instruction. The RAGuides is proud to offer 5 ACA courses
for you to attend. All clinics run from 9am to 5pm
on the water with evening class room instruction. The RAGuides will submit
all of the necessary paperwork to the ACA. It is important to become an
active member of the ACA before your clinic begins. We would be happy
to furnish you with the appropriate information.
The RAGuides offers a four day American Canoe Association
Flat Water, Moving Water, and Whitewater-Certification. You may choose
to certify in flatwater, moving water, or whitewater. Your knowledge and
skill will determine whether you become certified in any or all levels
as an ACA kayak instructor. The learning process, effective teaching techniques,
demonstration, methods, equipment, clothing, and safety will be covered.
Students will learn modern paddling theory including recreational and
competitive techniques, strokes, maneuvers, rescue, route finding, group
organization, and legal issues.
This clinic will take place at Boulder Reservoir and
the Colorado River. Lodging is not included. Please call us if you need
help with lodging arrangements.
Each day consists of instruction on the water from 9:00am to 5:00pm and
classroom/videos in the evenings. The course will follow the ACA outline.
Kayakers should have 2-3 years of experience and have solid class III
to IV boating skills.
Recommended Reading: Canoe and Kayaking (ACA handbook)
ACA Inst. Certification
4-Day
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Sep 10 - Sep 13, 09
Fee:
$425.00
Gear Rental Package:
$80.00
Refund Policy
Classes cancelled 48 hours or more in advance are able to be rescheduled (subject to availability) without penalty. Within 48 hours of the class start time, funds are committed and you will be charged for the class. Refunds will only be given if RA Guides is unable to provide the class as described.
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