American Canoe Association Paddlesports Guide Certification Workshop
Location: Emerald Isle/Harkers Island, NC 
Trainers: Jeff Atkins and Jake Vitak
Costs: Instructor fee: $450 + Your meals, lodging, Etc. (We are exploring opportunities
for group housing and other potential shared costs)
Course description:Paddleports Guide Overview
Certification Criteria: Paddlesports Guide Certification Criteria
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Class meets at 8am
– Review cooking/ kitchen/Hydration/ logistics planning/ Navigation/Plan Route
Day 2 – Paddle to destination campsite with stops along the way. Set up camp 
Day 3 – Break Camp/ paddle to next destination/campsite
Day 4 – Break camp / Paddle to next destination/campsite
Day 5 – Paddle back to launch. Debrief course. Class ends by 4pm
Contact: wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com





