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SUMMARY:15th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Sept 25 – 27\, 2026 (Fri – Sun)  \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nInstructors:  Dale Williams\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, James Kesterson\, Chris Rezac\, Rick Wiebush\,  Paula Hubbard\, Kathryn Lapolla\,  Mike Hamilton\, Rob Garfield\, Laurie Collins \nCost: $550 (includes three days of classes + three nights lodging +Sat. dinner)  $425 (if you are arranging your own housing or camping) \n  \nRegister with: CrossCurrentsSeaKayaking@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/15th-annual-kiptopeke-sea-kayaking-symposium/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:American Canoe Association Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 22-24\, 2026 \nLocation: Emerald Isle\, NC \nTrainers: Jeff Atkins/Will Steinharter/Jake Vitak \nCosts: Instructor fee: $250 + Your meals\, lodging\, Etc. (We are exploring opportunities \nfor group housing and other potential shared costs) \nCourse Description: Paddlesports Leader Overview \nCertification Criteria: Paddlesports Leader Cetification Criteria \nClass is from 8:30am-5pm \nContact: wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/american-canoe-association-paddlesports-leader-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Emerald Isle\, NC\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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SUMMARY:American Canoe Association Paddlesports Guide Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Location: Emerald Isle/Harkers Island\, NC  \nTrainers: Jeff Atkins and Jake Vitak \nCosts: Instructor fee: $450 + Your meals\, lodging\, Etc. (We are exploring opportunities \nfor group housing and other potential shared costs) \nCourse description:Paddleports Guide Overview \nCertification Criteria: Paddlesports Guide Certification  Criteria \nSample Itinerary: \nDay 1: Class meets at 8am \n– Review cooking/ kitchen/Hydration/ logistics planning/ Navigation/Plan Route \nDay 2 – Paddle to destination campsite with stops along the way. Set up camp  \nDay 3 – Break Camp/ paddle to next destination/campsite \nDay 4 – Break camp / Paddle to next destination/campsite \nDay 5 – Paddle back to launch. Debrief course. Class ends by 4pm \nContact: wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/american-canoe-association-paddlesports-guide-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Emerald Isle\, NC\, NC\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baja: Rocks and Ledges
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 7 – 15\, 2026 (Sat– Sun.) \nLocation: San Diego\, CA and La Bufadora\, Baja\, MX  \nCost: $1\,595 ( includes housing and most meals) \nInstructors/Guides: Jen Kleck\, Victor Leon\, Jeff Atkins\, Rick Wiebush \nEveryone that has done this with us has called it one of the best paddling trips they’ve ever done! And the 2025 trip was absolutely EPIC! \nPaddle pour-overs\, chutes\, ledges\, caves. Push yourself. Hold back if something makes you nervous. Take in the incredible vistas. Relax in the evenings in Victor Leon’s house overlooking the Pacific. Enjoy great local meals.  \nJoin Jen Kleck\, Rick and Jeff for a week-long trip that will feature several days of rock gardening and exposure to Baja culture!  This trip is for those who have had some rock gardening experience and/or the equivalent of 3* skills. \nIn addition to the fabulous paddling\, the Baja trip has now been extended one additional day to give us some time to experience the (non-paddling) culture of Baja. We will sample street food\, check out the local fish markets\, visit a vineyard and do wine tasting and/or go to a local brewery. \nAfter traveling by van from San Diego to our base at a house in La Burfadora\, we will spend a couple of days playing amidst the rocks and waves of the Pacific coast. The shoreline here is absolutely gorgeous\, with mountains rising up from the sea\, and massive stone pillars and caves dotting the coast. It is also a paddler’s playground with all kinds of features that are easily accessible and safe. As is always the case with our rock gardening courses\, this will be challenge by choice – if you don’t feel comfortable doing something\, it’s totally fine to not do it. But you will be thrilled by the challenges you do take on. \nHere is the basic agenda for the week: \nSaturday Nov 7: fly San Diego; stay hotel \nSunday: AM drive to Ensenada (3 hrs.); food shop; get set up in the house; short afternoon paddle to play at a gigantic blowhole. Stay in Victor’s house which is perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific. \nMonday through Friday: coastal exploration; play in rocks and ledges; paddle pour overs and chutes\, find and explore caves; stay at house; local restaurants for dinner some nights. \nSaturday: Explore Ensenada markets and street vendors. Late afternoon return to San Diego; stay hotel \nSunday\, Nov 15: Fly home. \nRegister with: CrossCurrentsSeaKayaking@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/pacific-baja-rocks-and-ledges-2/
LOCATION:La Bufadora – Baja\, Mexico
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor Cetification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 2-6\, 2026 \nLocation: Charleston\, South Carolina\nJoin Ashley Brown and David McPherson in beautiful Charleston for a Level 3 ICW like no other. We have warm temperatures\, rivers that flow in 2 directions\, swift currents\, the ocean\, and a major shipping harbor. \nThis hands-on training refines demonstration-quality paddling skills\, rescue techniques\, group management\, problem-solving\, and instructional leadership. Through on-water coaching and using available features to learn using tides\, weather\, and real conditions\, participants build confidence\, clarity\, and instructional competence.  \nYou may get an Update\, Certification\, or Experience. We welcome you to join and learn\, and let us know your personal goals so we may help you achieve them! \nInstruction: $675\nParticipants must be current members of the American Canoe Association.\nCandidates must have a Level 3 skills assessment. Get in touch if you need help getting this done before the ICW.  \nContact: wavepaddlerashley@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-3-coastal-kayak-icw/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270314
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SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Islands & Everglades Sea Kayak Skills Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Dates: March 14-20\, 2027 \nLocation: Everglades City\, Florida \nPrice: from $1\,550 \nParticipants: 4-10 \nIncluded: meals\, permits\, ACA coaching \nKayak ANT is partnering with our friend and top-level coach\, Jeff Atkins of Wave Paddler in Charleston\, to offer this all-inclusive trip to the iconic Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades of Florida.   \nThe trip will immerse you in the beauty of nature while also sharpening your skills for expedition kayaking.  Your expedition will be led by ACA-certified coastal kayak instructors with years of experience operating in this unique ecosystem who are excited to share their knowledge with you.ayak + Kit: available rental add-ons for full or partial outfitting \nTo register: https://www.kayakant.com/everglades-march-2027
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/ten-thousand-islands-everglades-sea-kayak-skills-expedition/
LOCATION:Everglades City\, FL\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Wave Paddler Gathering
DESCRIPTION: \nAnnouncing our Fourth Annual Wave Paddler Gathering\nCamp St. Christopher | Seabrook Island\, SC  |  March 30- April 4\, 2027   \nWe’re thrilled to welcome you to the Fourth Annual Wave Paddler Gathering\, an immersive week of paddling\, learning\, and community at beautiful Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. \nWith direct access to the Atlantic Ocean and the North Edisto River\, this is the perfect setting to reconnect with the water — and with fellow paddlers. Expect thoughtful coaching\, dynamic conditions\, good food\, and the kind of community that keeps you coming back. \nThe dates are March 30- April 4\, 2027   \n$1195 (extras available) A $500 deposit will hold your spot. Balance is due Feb.1\, and the deposit cannot be returned after Feb.1 . \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/fourth-annual-wave-paddler-gathering/
LOCATION:Camp St Christopher\, 2810 Seabrook Island Road\, Seabrook Island\, SC\, 29455
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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