American Canoe Association Level 1/2 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop

Become a Certified Paddle Instructor
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March 16-19, 2023

Artist Boat will be hosting an American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop in Galveston, TX. This is a great course for anyone who leads any type of group on kayaks. You can help them to be better paddlers or teach new paddlers, rescue stranded paddlers, and help them feel more comfortable so they can spend more time enjoying the water.  Taught by a highly skilled American Canoe Instructor, Jeff D. Atkins.

Level 1 or Level 2 certifications may be acquired in this course based on skill level. To learn more about these levels, visit the American Canoe Association website at https://americancanoe.org/education/types-of-courses/.

Following successful completion of the course, participants will have professional kayak training and be certified instructors with the American Canoe Association. Yay you!

Learn to:

* Perform paddling skills consistently with demonstration quality

* Demonstrate effective teaching skills

* Demonstrate technical knowledge of paddlesport

* Demonstrate appropriate safety & rescue ability

* Demonstrate effective group/course management and positive interpersonal skills

Questions? Call Artist Boat at (409) 632-0388 or email Kelsey Malan

Held on Galveston Island at Artist Boat’s Kayak Pavilion at the Coastal Heritage Preserve.