ACA Instructor Certification Workshops 2019
The ACA L4 Swift water safety and rescue instructor certification workshop 9/21-9/25
The ACA L4 White water kayak instructor certification workshop will be split. 9/21-9/22 and 9/26-9/28
Turnagain Kayak is happy to host an Instructor Certification Workshop with Marcel Bieg and Patrick Higgins. This is a two part course where participants can become certified as a Swift Water Rescue Instructor and a Whitewater Kayaking Instructor. This is a great opportunity for people who are looking to instruct or for participants who would like to improve on their personal skills and knowledge of the river. As a member of the American Canoe Association you can obtain insurance for classes, get pro deals from various companies, along with a plethora of other benefits.
The cost for each is $600. If you would like to participate in both, the cost will be $1000.Class will start in Hope each day. We have lodging available, at a discounted rate, at Hopes Hideaway. There are other great places to stay in Hope including camping.
2019 Sea Kayaking Courses
Learn how to control your kayak in a variety of conditions, including open water (at the appropriate level). Training courses typically include rescues, strokes, maneuvers and similar skill development.
Kayaker Cove Kayak Camp
ACA level 3-5 Coastal Kayak training
Dates: 5/19-5/24
Venue: Kayaker Cove in Resurrection Bay
Fully catered this year!
Sea Kayak FUNdamentals
ACA Level 2 training
Dates: 5/11-5/13, 6/1-6/3, 8/3-8/5
Venue: Right Beach in Halibut Cove
Cost: $400+ tax (class only)
Advanced Sea Kayaking Skills Course
ACA Level 3-4 Training
Dates: August 3rd-5th
Venue: Right Beach in Halibut Cove
Cost: $400+tax (class only)
2019 SUP Courses (stand up paddleboard)
ACA Essentials of SUP
Dates: Daily – Afternoons
Venue & Price: Hope, $70
ACA L3 River SUP
Dates: Call for availability
Venue: Hope
Cost: $100
2019 Packraft and River Kayaking Courses
Packraft River Safety Class (beginner to intermediate) (2 days)
Dates: August 10th-11th, August 17th-18th
Venue: Hope
Cost: $300
Style Over Survival Packraft Course (intermediate to advanced) ( 2 days)
Dates:
August 24th-25th
Venue: Hope
Cost: $300
Rolling Classes: Whether you are a whitewater kayaker, sea kayaker, or packrafter, learning rolling techniques can open up opportunities in your paddling venues. Our instructors are skilled in helping you roll in a comfortable learning environment. We can help you start from the beginning, or if you are an experienced paddler we can help add new rolls to your repertoire. Contact us about rolling classes in Anchorage or Hope.
Beginning Whitewater Kayaking: (Beginner) (2 days) August 3rd-4th, August 10th-11th
Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking: Class II-III (1 day) June 29th, July 20th
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking: Class III-IV (1 day) contact for details.
