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SUMMARY:ACA Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Sea Kayaking Instruction in Charleston\, SC! \nJoin Ashley Brown and Mark Pecot in the dynamic waters of Charleston\, South Carolina\, for a 4-day immersive Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW). Whether you’re pursuing your full ICW\, an Instructor Workshop (4 days)\, a personal development session to refine your skills and teaching\, or an update\, this course is designed to challenge and inspire. \nThis workshop isn’t just about certification—it’s about honing your ability to instruct\, lead\, and communicate effectively in the dynamic and challenging conditions of Level 4 coastal kayaking. You’ll be working in an inclusive and experiential learning environment\, developing both your paddling and teaching skills alongside like-minded sea kayakers. \nTo participate as an instructor candidate\, you must have already completed an ACA Level 4 Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment. If you haven’t yet\, we can help connect you with an assessor. \nWhat You Get:\n✅ Expert instruction in real-world conditions\n✅ Hands-on teaching and leadership experience\n✅ Skill refinement in an engaging\, supportive setting\n✅ Connections with other passionate sea kayakers \nWhat You Need to Know:\n💰 Course fee covers instruction only\n🏠 Lodging is on your own\, but we’re happy to offer guidance\n🛶 Kayak and gear rentals are available—just ask! \nReady to take the next step in your sea kayaking journey? Email us with any questions! \nContact Information Ashley Brown\nwavepaddlerashley@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-4-open-water-coastal-kayaking-instructor-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC
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SUMMARY:Pacific Baja: Rocks and Ledges
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 9 – 15\, 2025 (Sat– Sun.) \nLocation: San Diego\, CA and La Bufadora\, Baja\, MX  \nInstructors/Guides: Jen Kleck\, Victor Leon\, Jeff Atkins \nCost: $1\,595 ( includes housing and most meals) \n​ \nEveryone that has done this with us has called it one of the best paddling trips they’ve ever done! \n\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.  \n​ \nJoin Jen Kleck 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. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \nHere is the basic agenda for the week: \n  \nSaturday Nov 8: 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 16: Fly home.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/pacific-baja-rocks-and-ledges/
LOCATION:La Bufadora – Baja\, Mexico
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sept 19 – 21\, 2024 (Fri – Sun)  \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nInstructors:  Dale Williams\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, James Kesterson\, Chris Rezac\, Rick Wiebush\,  Paula Hubbard\, Kathryn Lapolla\, Bev Coslett\, Mike Cavanaugh\, Laurie Collins \n​ \nCost: $550 (includes three days of classes + three nights lodging +Sat. dinner) \n         $375 (if you are arranging your own housing or camping) \n  \nThe Kiptopeke Symposium routinely is a fabulous event – people love it! There are several reasons for all the positive reviews including: \n  \n\n\nthe range of courses\, with everything from novice to advanced level courses; and the number of courses\, with about 10 to choose from each day \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe quality of the coaches\, who are the best in the mid-Atlantic area and include some who are considered to be the best in the country \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe mix of participants\, who come from 10 -12 different states\, some as far away as Wisconsin\, Ohio\, Florida and Canada! \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe fact that the vast majority of participants stay together in the beautiful state park lodges\, which helps create a wonderful sense of community \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe venue itself\, next to the Virginia barrier islands\, and with immediate access to the calmer waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the rougher conditions that can be had in the Atlantic Ocean. \n\n\n\nThe full description of the 2025 courses and the registration form will be available around May 15.  See the “Symposium” tab above. \n\nWe will be offering the most popular courses from past years\, plus some new ones. The range of courses will  provide great opportunities for paddlers of all skill levels. The courses include: \n\n\n\nBeginning and Advanced Rolling \n\n\nACA L5 Skills \n\n\nGreenland Skills \n\n\nIntermediate skills \n\n\nLife on the Edge and Open Water Skills \n\n\nIntro to Surf; Advanced Surfing \n\n\nIntro to Rougher Water \n\n\nBasic and Advanced Rescues \n\n\nTowing \n\n\ncircumnavigation of Fisherman’s Island \n\n\nBarrier Island touring trips \n\n\nand more! \n\n\n\nAlso\, don’t forget to check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6ls-AsWl0 \n\nHousing \n\nMost people will be staying in one of the five Kiptopeke State Park lodges that we’ve rented for this year. The lodges all have six bedrooms and three baths with a full kitchen and plenty of room to spread out and relax. The cost for a two-person lodge room is just $160 for all three nights (Thurs.\, Fri.\, Sat.) \n  \nThere are several other housing options available for those who don’t want to be with a group. Kiptopeke State Park has a really nice campground and there are several motels in the area.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/12th-annual-kiptopeke-sea-kayaking-symposium/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr\,\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Surf Camps!
DESCRIPTION:Weds – Thurs\, (Sept. 17-18\, 2025) \nInstructors: Dale Williams\, James Kesterson\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nCost: $295 (+ housing) \n​ \nThese two-day\, pre-symposium surf camps are geared to paddlers who want some intensive instruction to improve their surfing skills. There will be two tracks: advanced and intermediate. The venues will include Metompkin Inlet and/or Smith Inlet. There is an additional fee of $295 for this training and registration is separate from the symposium registration.  Group housing will be available. If you are interested\, please contact Rick Wiebush (rwiebush@gmail.com; 410.788.1241). \n​ \nAdvanced Surfing Track \nThis course will be run by Dale Williams (ACA L5  ITE) and James Kesterson (ACA L5).  It is for people who have a lot of surf experience\, a reliable roll in conditions\, strong self-rescue skills\, a strong forward stroke and plenty of stamina. You need a helmet. In addition to refining several aspects of surfing technique\, both days will include an extensive (e.g.\, 1.5 hour) debrief session to reflect on what you’ve accomplished\, where you want to go next\, and any “incidents” that may have occurred. These debriefs will take place at one of the group houses after people have had a chance to shower and change. This course is limited to eight participants. \n​ \nIntermediate Surfing Track \nThis course will be led by Jeff Atkins (ACA L4 IT). and Ashley Brown (ACA L5 and L2 IT) It is geared toward people who have paddled in surf multiple times\, have taken at least one formal surf class\, but have surfed primarily in a shore break. You should feel comfortable in 2 – 3 ft surf. A roll is a definite plus but not required. However\, you should be adept at one or more self – rescues and totally competent with assisted rescues. The skills will include understanding the surf zone\, identifying safe areas\, the set-up and take-off\, timing\, power strokes\, holding position on the wave\, surf zone etiquette\, and launching and landing\, among others. There will be lots of drills to increase your confidence in a dynamic environment. You need a helmet. This course is limited to eight participants.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/surf-camps-3/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wave Paddler Spring Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the 2025\nWAVEPADDLER SPRING SEA KAYAK GATHERING\n \nDates: April 8-13\, 2025\nLocation: Seabrook Island\, SC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Spring Paddle Session to get back on the water and improve your skills for the upcoming paddling season! We will be playing in the ocean and tidal rivers along the coast of one of South Carolina’s beautiful barrier islands!  \nThis immersive experience will include lodging\, meals\, coaching\, and touring. Come and join us whether you want to play in the calmer waters\, or test your skills in the surf and bumpy Atlantic! There will be a variety of opportunities to make the most of your adventure. The evenings will provide an opportunity to unwind\, share your stories with fellow paddlers\, or just relax and walk along the beach. \nAccommodations and meals are provided at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. This includes a double occupancy room\, breakfast\, dinner\, guiding\, and instruction for 5 days for $945.  Check is 3 pm on April 8nd\, on the water April 9-13. Check out is by 2 pm on April 13\, unless you choose to stay an additional night.  \nMore options: Solo room is an additional $175\, Sunday night is an additional $75 per person shared/$110 solo. \nPacked lunch option – $15 day = $75 total. \nWe would love to paddle with you this spring!  Please let us know!  Space is limited\, so sign up soon! \nContact Jeff at wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/wave-paddler-spring-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Camp St Christopher\, 2810 Seabrook Island Road\, Seabrook Island\, SC\, 29455
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bahamas Exploration  -  Eleuthera 2025
DESCRIPTION:Where: Eleuthera\, Bahamas  2025 \nDates: Arrive January 20\, 2025 – Depart: January 26\, 2025 \nCapacity 8 minimum – 10 Maximum \nCosts: = $2250 per person + flights + meals and drinks not eaten at our accommodations site \n50% Deposit due ASAP to lock in place. Final Balance due by December 1\, 2024 \nCost covers: Airport shuttle to and from The Island School. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner eaten on Campus. Kayaking and snorkeling gear. Boat ride to snorkeling location(s). Shuttle around Eleuthera for a tour. \nNot covered: Flights\, shuttles outside of the below mentioned\, any meals not eaten on Campus. DAN Insurance for snorkeling/diving trips. \nCancellation Policy (Events and Classes) \nOur event holds limited seating\, and many of our [Events/Classes] sell out. For this reason\, we request that you cancel by November 1\, 2024. There will be a $200 cancellation fee prior to November 1\, 2024. After November 1\, there are no refunds This will allow us to offer your spot to another [Student/Customer]. You may call us at 843-441-0328 or email between the hours of 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time to cancel. \nLocation: The Island School of the Bahamas – Eleuthera\, Bahamas \nAccommodations: The Island School Dorms\nThe rooms have 2 twin beds\, bunk beds and a shared restroom with another room. They are facing the water. There is internet access\, but no TVs. \nItinerary: \nDay 1: Arrive at Rock Sound\, Eleuthera (RSD) Airport by 4:30 p.m. \nTravel to (NAS) Lynden Pindling International Airport and catch a flight from there to (RSD) Rock Sound International using Bahamas Air or Pineapple Air to arrive at 4:15 p.m. I have found it cheaper to book directly through Bahamas Air. \nShuttle to The Island School will pick us up at the Airport between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nDay 2: Kayaking trip from the Island School exploring the local waterways. Plenty of swimming and beautiful water. \nDay 3: Island Tour – Tour around the Island to see local beaches\, caves\, restaurants\, bakery’s etc \nDay 4: Kayaking tour \nDay 5: Island Tour or kayaking tour \nDay6: Snorkeling \nDay 7: Depart campus early AM (Estimated departure time of 6:30 a.m.) to catch flights from RSD to NAS. \n*** Itinerary is subject to change due to weather and logistics needs. \nReservations are on a first come first serve basis
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/bahamas-exploration-eleuthera-2025/
LOCATION:Eleuthera\, Bahamas
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Combined Level 4 Update and Instructor Development Workshop. Update candidates must be current L4 Instructors. Upgrade candidates must be current L3 Instructors and have completed an L4 Skills Assessment. Please contact if you need help arranging a skills assessment. \nCONTACT INFORMATION\nAshley Brown and Dale Williams\nwavepaddlerashley@gmail.com or seakayakingusa@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/level-4-open-water-coastal-kayaking-instructor-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Tybee Isand\, Ga\, GA\, 31328\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium \nSeptember  20 – 22\, 2024Kiptopeke State Park\, Cape Charles\, VA \nAfter getting shut out by a tropical storm in 2023\, Kiptopeke will return in full force\,  \nSeptember 20 – 22\, 2024!!!!!!!!!! \n​ \nCost: $535 (includes all classes\, 1 dinner and housing in the lodges); $375 if you are arranging your own housing.  \nThe symposium is back bigger and better than ever in 2024.  We expect about 75 people and 15  coaches from 10-12 different \nstates to attend. It will be three great days of sea kayak training\, events and comaradarie. Everywhere you go\, all you’ll see will be \nsmiling people! \n\nThere will be about 10 rough water and calm water classes to choose from each day\, with courses for all skill levels. We’ll have the \nold favorites (e.g.  Intro to Surf\, Intro to Rough(er) Water\, Surf classes)\, along with several new courses. Brand new this year \nis a “Reading the Water” class with Dale Williams; two new fun classes with Ashley Brown; a circumnavigation of Fisherman’s \nIsland and new Teach and Trek classes \n​ \nSURF CAMPS: The wildly popular two-day pre-symposium Intermediate and Advanced Surf camps will be back as well!  They will \nbe run by Dale Williams and James Kesterson (Advanced camp) and Jeff Atkins and Ashley Brown (Intermediate camp). \n​ \nCourse descriptions:  Click here  to see the full listing and descriptions of the 2024 courses.  Registration will kopen in May 2024. \n​ \nCoaches:   Dale Wiliams\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, James Kesterson\,  Bev Coslett\, Kathryn Lapolla\, Chris Raab\, Drew Trousdell\, \nBrian Blankinship\, Tom Suppan\, Paula Hubbard\,   Rick Wiebush\, Mike Cavanaugh\, Laurie Collins. \nHousing.  Symposium housing is for Thursday\, Friday and Saturday nights. Most people will be staying in one of the fantastic lodges \nat Kiptopeke State park. Each lodge has six bedrooms\, three baths\, a full kitchen and a really nice living area (vaulted ceiling\, big \nwindows\, etc).  So we will be continuing the tradition of staying together during the symposium.This is one of the things that makes \nthe  symposium so special. Instead of everyone going  their individual ways after classes\, they come back to the houses where they  \ncan socialize\, share meals and make new friends with paddlers from all over the East Coast. \n​ \nThere are several options for housing including camping at the state park\, airbnb rentals\, local motels\, etc. You don’t have to stay \nin the lodges. \n​ \nRegistration  \n​ \nYou will be able to register for the symposium in May 2024. Rick will send out an announcement via email and on social media. \n​ \nQuestions? \n​ \nIf you have questions\, please contact Rick Wiebush: crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com \n​
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/11th-annual-kiptopeke-sea-kayaking-symposium/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr\,\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Surf Camps
DESCRIPTION:Surf Camps! \nWeds – Thurs\, (Sept. 18-19\, 2024) \nInstructors: Dale Williams\, James Kesterson\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nCost: $295 (+ housing) \n​ \nThese two-day\, pre-symposium surf camps are geared to paddlers who want some intensive instruction to improve their surfing skills. There will be two tracks: advanced and intermediate. The venues will include Metompkin Inlet and/or Smith Inlet. There is an additional fee of $295 for this training and registration is separate from the symposium registration.  Group housing will be available. If you are interested\, please contact Rick Wiebush (rwiebush@gmail.com; 410.788.1241). \n​ \nAdvanced Surfing Track \nThis course will be run by Dale Williams (ACA L5  ITE) and James Kesterson (ACA L5).  It is for people who have a lot of surf experience\, a reliable roll in conditions\, strong self-rescue skills\, a strong forward stroke and plenty of stamina. You need a helmet. In addition to refining several aspects of surfing technique\, both days will include an extensive (e.g.\, 1.5 hour) debrief session to reflect on what you’ve accomplished\, where you want to go next\, and any “incidents” that may have occurred. These debriefs will take place at one of the group houses after people have had a chance to shower and change. This course is limited to eight participants. \n​ \nIntermediate Surfing Track \nThis course will be led by Jeff Atkins (ACA L5 and  L4 IT). and Ashley Brown (ACA L5 and L4 IT) It is geared toward people who have paddled in surf multiple times\, have taken at least one formal surf class\, but have surfed primarily in a shore break. You should feel comfortable in 2 – 3 ft surf. A roll is a definite plus but not required. However\, you should be adept at one or more self – rescues and totally competent with assisted rescues. The skills will include understanding the surf zone\, identifying safe areas\, the set-up and take-off\, timing\, power strokes\, holding position on the wave\, surf zone etiquette\, and launching and landing\, among others. There will be lots of drills to increase your confidence in a dynamic environment. You need a helmet. This course is limited to eight participants.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/surf-camps-2/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Surf Camps with Ginni Callahan and Ashley Brown!
DESCRIPTION:Surf Camps with Ginni Callahan! \nJuly 25 – 26\, 2024 (Surf Camp I); July 27 – 28\, 2024 (Surf Camp II) \nInstructors: Ginni Callahan\, Ashley Brown \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nCost: $295 per session + housing ($250 per session if doing both) \n​ \nGinni runs Sea Kayak Baja Mexico and her surf camps are legendary\, both for their duration (six days)\, the level of personalized attention (about a 1:4 ratiio) and her teaching methods (including use of video and partner observation and feedback. Ginni is bringing that tradition to the East Coast for two surf camps this summer and will have Ashley Brown coaching with her. Our hope is that some people will be able to treat this as one camp (i.e.\, do both sessions) to get the maximum benefit and to facilitate that the cost is reduced by $90 when doing both. The venue will be the outstanding surf off the south end of Smith Island (where the Kiptopeke surf classes are held). Participants should expect to be in the water about half the time and observing a buddy about half the time. This will vary based on the situation\, but that’s a solid expectation to start with. Much learning is done on the beach between sessions\, as that completes the “review” and “conclude/internalize” portions of the learning cycle. It also supports learners visually\, and allows one to recharge mentally and physically between rounds with the waves. On the first night\, there will be a goal- and expectation-setting meeting at the rental house and the second night will include video review of the surf sessions. This is not to be missed. This is not for beginners. You need to have solid intermediate paddling skills and preferably some experience in surf. A roll is great\, but not required. Some form of solid self-rescue is a good idea. \nWe will be staying in a rental house in Cape Charles\, about 10 minutes from the put in. The cost per night for housing is usually around $55 for a shared (two-person) room. The group can decide if it wants to do a group meal\, go out to a local restaurant or both.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/surf-camps-with-ginni-callahan-and-ashley-brown/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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UID:5156-1721174400-1721606399@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium gives you the opportunity to have an exceptional learning experience in one of the premier sea kayaking destinations in the country. \nSituated in the beautiful coastal town of Grand Marais\, which is the eastern gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore\, we can explore this national treasure. Nearby Grand Island National Recreation Area provides additional shoreline for exploring the cliffs and waterfalls of Lake Superior. \nFor those who are not comfortable with paddling on the Great Lakes\, we have a variety of courses designed to empower you with the skills to take your paddling to the next level. These classes are held in the protected harbor of Grand Marais\, which provides a safe and protected learning environment while still providing amazing scenery. \nGLSKS gives you the opportunity to connect with other paddlers from around the country and share your experiences and adventures. Each evening we will have a relaxed social event with music\, conversation and community. We will additionally connect with the community of Grand Marais through a pasty dinner hosted by the high school on Saturday night. The proceeds help the senior class of Grand Marais take a senior trip to an exciting outdoor location. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Grand Marais – this place will change your life!
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/great-lakes-sea-kayak-symposium/
LOCATION:Grand Marais\, MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044814
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UID:5100-1716278400-1717261200@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Greece - 2024
DESCRIPTION:Day schedule and logistics: \nDay 1 Tuesday 21 – Arrive in Athens airport – transfer to Athens center – Accommodation in hotel – welcome Greek dinner in tavern in Monastiraki square\nDay 2 Wednesday 22 – guided visit of the Old town and Parthenon – free lunch – dinner in greek tavern\nDay 3 Thursday 23 – transfer back to the airport and flight to the island of Kefalonia – meet with me at the airport – lodgment in hotel – intro of the kayaking trip and first warming paddling – dinner – accommodation in Kefalonia\nDay 4 Friday 24 – first day trip in the island of Kefalonia – Paddling Sami – Poros (25 km) – accommodation in Kefalonia\nDay 5 Saturday 25 – second day trip in the island of Kefalonia – Paddling Assos – Atheras (25 km) – accommodation in Kefalonia\nDay 6 Sunday 26 – third day trip in the island of Kefalonia – Fiskardo Agia Efimia (25 km) – accommodation in Kefalonia\nDay 7 Monday 27 – Paddling to Itaka – Fiskardo Kioni ( 25 km ) – accommodation in Itaka\nDay 8 Tuesday 28 – day exploring Itaka island – Odyssey museum – walk on the little town of Vathy – accommodation in Itaka\nDay 9 Wednesday 29 – Paddling back to Kefalonia – Kioni Fiskardo\n(25 km) – Celebrating dinner in Kefalonia – Accommodation in Kefalonia\nDay 10 Thursday 30 – Flight back home \nAccommodation plan: \nDay 21 and 22 May – Athens center town (2 nights)\nDay 23\, 24\, 25\, 26 May – Kefalonia island (4 nights)\nDay 27 and 28 May – Itaka island (2 nights)\nDay 29 May – Kefalonia island (1 night) \nPrice include: \nall the accommodations in category 3 stars hotel with breakfast\, packed lunch\, dinners in selected local restaurants\, all logistics in the islands\, museum entrance fee\, guided visit in Athens\, guided visit of Itaka island\, rent of kayaking equipment of first quality\, guided kayaking trips. Price doesn’t include drinks and alcohol. \nPrice: \n– 3900 euro in double accommodation\n– 4500 euro in single accommodation \n$1000 Deposit due immediately. Balance will be collected March 1 2024
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/greece-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044814
CREATED:20240229T164422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T164422Z
UID:5170-1714723200-1714928400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)
DESCRIPTION:ACA Level 3 IDW – May 3-5\, 2024. \nJoin Ashley Brown in Charleston\, South Carolina for this 3-day instructor training course.\nPlease see the ACA Level 3 Instructor Criteria for the content we will be working on. This class is focused on making you become a better instructor\, leader\, and paddler. This is an interactive course where the instructor candidates will be teaching and performing at a high level of competence.\nParticipants must have completed an ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment before attending as a candidate.\nThe price covers your course fee only. $450\nAccommodations are on your own. I have kayaks and equipment you can rent. I will be glad to assist with advice on rental locations as much as possible. Feel free to send me an email with any questions. wavepaddlerashley@gmail.comn Charleston\, South Carolina for this 3-day instructor training course.\nPlease see the ACA Level 3 Instructor Criteria for the content we will be working on. This class is focused on making you become a better instructor\, leader\, and paddler. This is an interactive course where the instructor candidates will be teaching and performing at a high level of competence.\nParticipants must have completed an ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment before attending as a candidate.\nThe price covers your course fee only. $450\nAccommodations are on your own. I have kayaks and equipment you can rent. I will be glad to assist with advice on rental locations as much as possible. Feel free to send me an email with any questions. wavepaddlerashley@gmail.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-3-coastal-kayaking-instructor-development-workshop-idw/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20240130T183137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T123657Z
UID:5159-1712073600-1712509200@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Wave Paddler Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce the first\nWAVEPADDLER SPRING SEA KAYAK GATHERING\n \nDates: April 2-7\, 2024\nLocation: Seabrook Island\, SC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Spring Paddle Session to get back on the water and improve your skills for the upcoming paddling season! We will be playing in the ocean and tidal rivers along the coast of one of South Carolina’s beautiful barrier islands!  \nThis immersive experience will include lodging\, meals\, coaching\, and touring. Come and join us whether you want to play in the calmer waters\, or test your skills in the surf and bumpy Atlantic! There will be a variety of opportunities to make the most of your adventure. The evenings will provide an opportunity to unwind\, share your stories with fellow paddlers\, or just relax and walk along the beach. \nAccommodations and meals are provided at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. This includes a double occupancy room\, breakfast\, dinner\, guiding\, and instruction for 5 days for $945.  Check is 3 pm on April 2nd\, on the water April 3-7. Check out is by 2 pm on April 7\, unless you choose to stay an additional night.  \nMore options: Solo room is an additional $175\, Sunday night is an additional $75 per person shared/$110 solo. \nPacked lunch option – $15 day = $75 total. \nWe would love to paddle with you this spring!  Please let us know!  Space is limited\, so sign up soon! \nContact Jeff at wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/wave-paddler-spring-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20240116T184407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T184407Z
UID:5147-1711065600-1711756799@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:The Florida Sun Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Sun Coast \nMarch 22 – 29\, 2024 \nLocation: Dunedin\, FL \nInstructors/Guides: Rick Wiebush\, Jeff Atkins \nCost: $895 + housing Note; Save 15% when doing both Florida trips \n​ \nThere is nothing like being in southwest Florida in 80-degree weather and endless sunshine\, while everyone up north is freezing their bunderundes off. Add a six-bedroom\, three and a half bath estate as a base and endless paddling opportunities and you’ll be set for a week. \nThe paddling will include some places we’ve been on previous trips\, as well as some new places. Figure an average of 10 nm/day. We’ll do a different paddle each day including Anclote Key with it’s classic lighthouse\, Honeymoon and Caladisi Islands\, Ft DeSoto and Shell Key\, and a new\, challenging crossing to Egmont Key. So most of it will be coastal stuff\, with generally calm conditions\, blue skies\, white sandy beaches and warm weather – in March! \n​ \nNote: This trip is full but has a standby list
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/the-florida-sun-coast/
LOCATION:Dunedin\, FL\, FL\, 34697\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20240116T183743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T183743Z
UID:5144-1710720000-1711151999@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Islands Mini-Expedition
DESCRIPTION:10\,000 Islands Mini-Expedition \nMarch 18-22\, 2024 (Mon – Fri) \nLocation: Everglades City\, FL (meeting place) \nInstructors/Guides: Jeff Atkins\, Rick Wiebush \nCost: $550 Note: Save 15% if you do this and the Sun Coast trip the following week \n​ \nThe 10\,000 Islands section of Everglades National Park is a virtually untouched wilderness that seems to have been designed for exploration by sea kayak. So that’s what we are going to do for five days and four nights\, moving from camp site to camp site\, expedition-style. We’ll be carrying all our own food\, water\, tents and camping supplies with us in our boats. Expect to paddle about 10-12 nm each day\, using the tides to give us a boost. We’ll be keeping our eyes out for Brown (and maybe White) Pelicans\, Roseate Spoonbills\, dolphins\, sea turtles and possibly a manatee or alligator. We’ll also be paying close attention to our nautical charts since that many islands so close together can seem like a maze! \nOur camp sites are wide\, sandy\, pristine beaches that we want to keep that way\, so Leave No Trace principles will apply. \n​ \nNote: This trip is full but has a standby list
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/ten-thousand-islands-mini-expedition/
LOCATION:Everglades City\, FL\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20240116T190753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T190753Z
UID:5154-1710230400-1710435600@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artist Boat will be hosting an American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop in Galveston\, Texas! \nDesigned to teach participants proper paddling techniques and how to perform rescues on the water. \nFor more information\, visit Their website and register by clicking on their Events Calendar on the main page! \nhttps://www.artistboat.org \n3-Day Course:\nMarch 12 – 14th\, 8am – 5pm \nCost: $650 per person for the 3-day course
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/american-canoe-association-level-1-2-kayak-instructor-certification-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Galveston\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T080000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230721T032822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T190831Z
UID:5097-1705910400-1706428800@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Bahamas Exploration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Where: Eleuthera\, Bahamas  2024 \nDates: Arrive January 22\, 2024 – Depart: January 28\, 2024 \nCapacity 8 minimum – 10 Maximum \nCosts: = $2250 per person + flights + meals and drinks not eaten at our accomodations site \n50% Deposit due ASAP to lock in place. Final Balance due by December 1\, 2023 \nCost covers: Airport shuttle to and from The Island School. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner eaten on Campus. Kayaking and snorkeling gear. Boat ride to snorkeling location(s). Shuttle around Eleuthera for a tour. \nNot covered: Flights\, shuttles outside of the below mentioned\, any meals not eaten on Campus. DAN Insurance for snorkeling/diving trips. \nCancellation Policy (Events and Classes) \nOur event holds limited seating\, and many of our [Events/Classes] sell out. For this reason\, we request that you cancel by November 1\, 2023. There will be a $200 cancellation fee prior to November 1\, 2023. After November 1\, there are no refunds This will allow us to offer your spot to another [Student/Customer]. You may call us at 843-441-0328 or email between the hours of 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time to cancel. \nLocation: The Island School of the Bahamas – Eleuthera\, Bahamas \nAccommodations: The Hallig House\nThe rooms have 2 twin beds and restroom. They are facing the water. There is internet access\, but no TVs. \nItinerary: \nDay 1: Arrive at Rock Sound\, Eleuthera (RSD) Airport by 4:30 p.m. \nTravel to (NAS) Lynden Pindling International Airport and catch a flight from there to (RSD) Rock Sound International using Bahamas Air or Pineapple Air to arrive at 4:15 p.m. I have found it cheaper to book directly through Bahamas Air. \nShuttle to The Island School will pick us up at the Airport between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nDay 2: Kayaking trip from the Island School exploring the local waterways. Plenty of swimming and beautiful water. \nDay 3: Island Tour – Tour around the Island to see local beaches\, caves\, restaurants\, bakery’s etc \nDay 4: Kayaking tour \nDay 5: Island Tour or kayaking tour \nDay6: Snorkeling \nDay 7: Depart campus early AM (Estimated departure time of 6:30 a.m.) to catch flights from RSD to NAS. \n*** Itinerary is subject to change due to weather and logistics needs. \nReservations are on a first come first serve basis
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/bahamas-exploration-2024/
LOCATION:Eleuthera\, Bahamas
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20220110T185926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T180458Z
UID:5036-1695369600-1695574800@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium  \nCost: $375 (includes three days of classes + Sat. dinner; lodging is separate) \n  \nThe Kiptopeke Symposium routinely is a fabulous event – people love it! There are several reasons for all the positive reviews including: \n  \n\n\nthe range of courses\, with everything from novice to advanced level courses; and the number of courses\, with about 10 to choose from each day \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe quality of the coaches\, who are the best in the mid-Atlantic area and include some who are considered to be the best in the country \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe mix of participants\, who come from 10 -12 different states\, some as far away as Tennessee\, Texas\, California\, Florida and Canada! \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe fact that the vast majority of participants stay together in the beautiful state park lodges\, which helps create a wonderful sense of community \n\n\n  \n\n\nthe venue itself\, next to the Virginia barrier islands\, and with immediate access to the calmer waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the rougher conditions that can be had in the Atlantic Ocean. \n\n\nThe 2022 courses will be finalized by about May 15 and registration will start that date as well.  We will email everyone when registration opens. \nWe plan to offer the most popular courses from past years\, plus some new ones. Typical courses include: \n\n\nBeginning and Advanced Rolling \n\n\nGreenland Skills \n\n\nIntermediate skills \n\n\nLife on the Edge and Open Water Skills \n\n\nIntro to Surf; Advanced Surfing \n\n\nIntro to Rougher Water \n\n\nBasic and Advanced Rescues \n\n\nTowing \n\n\nPaddling with Grace and Style \n\n\nEdging and Bracing \n\n\nWreckage in the Wave Train \n\n\nAdvanced Navigation \n\n\nBarrier Island touring trips \n\n\nAlso\, don’t forget to check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6ls-AsWl0 \nHousing \nMost people will be staying in one of the five Kiptopeke State Park lodges that we’ve rented for this year. The lodges all have six bedrooms and three baths with a full kitchen and plenty of room to spread out and relax. \n  \nThere are several other housing options available for those who don’t want to be with a group. Kiptopeke State Park has a really nice campground and there are several motels in the area.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/kiptopeke-sea-kayaking-symposium/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230105T182249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T182249Z
UID:5082-1695196800-1695315600@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Surf Camps!
DESCRIPTION:Surf Camps! \nWeds – Thurs\, (Sept. 20-21) \nInstructors: Dale Williams\, Tom Noffsinger\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown \nLocation: Cape Charles\, VA \nCost: $295 (+ housing) \n​ \nThese two-day\, pre-symposium surf camps are geared to paddlers who want some intensive instruction to improve their surfing skills. There will be two tracks: advanced and intermediate. The venues will include Metompkin Inlet and/or Smith Inlet. There is an additional fee of $295 for this training and registration is separate from the symposium registration. Group housing will be available. If you are interested\, please contact Rick Wiebush (rwiebush@gmail.com; 410.788.1241). \nAdvanced Surfing Track \nThis course will be run by Dale Williams (ACA L5 ITE) and Tom Noffsinger (ACA L5). It is for people who have a lot of surf experience\, a reliable roll in conditions\, strong self-rescue skills\, a strong forward stroke and plenty of stamina. You need a helmet. In addition to refining several aspects of surfing technique\, both days will include an extensive (e.g.\, 1.5 hour) debrief session to reflect on what you’ve accomplished\, where you want to go next\, and any “incidents” that may have occurred. These debriefs will take place at one of the group houses after people have had a chance to shower and change. This course is limited to eight participants. \n​ \nIntermediate Surfing Track \nThis course will be led by Jeff Atkins (ACA L4 IT). It is geared toward people who have paddled in surf multiple times\, have taken at least one formal surf class\, but have surfed primarily in a shore break. You should feel comfortable in 2 – 3 ft surf. A roll is a definite plus but not required. However\, you should be adept at one or more self – rescues and totally competent with assisted rescues. The skills will include understanding the surf zone\, identifying safe areas\, the set-up and take-off\, timing\, power strokes\, holding position on the wave\, surf zone etiquette\, and launching and landing\, among others. There will be lots of drills to increase your confidence in a dynamic environment. You need a helmet. This course is limited to eight participants.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/surf-camps/
LOCATION:Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230721T035504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T035504Z
UID:5103-1689840000-1689872400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 2 Essentials of SUP Instructor Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Based in St Augustine Florida in conjunction with St Johns County Recreation Department
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-2-essentials-of-sup-instructor-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:St Augustine
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230105T181340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T181340Z
UID:5080-1684483200-1684688400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Oceans '23
DESCRIPTION:Oceans ’23 will take place from Fort Caswell\, Southport\, NC. We will be staying at Fort Caswell in climate-controlled Sandpiper Cottage. Whatever your current comfort level\, a regular ocean sea kayak surfer\, or if you are simply aspiring to become a more competent sea kayaker able to handle a wider range of conditions\, this event is for you. We will have the ability to keep you in protected flatwater to match your development level\, introduce folks to smaller waves inside the mouth of the Cape Fear River\, or venture out onto the Atlantic Ocean. As always\, the weather controls the ocean’s moods\, so we don’t know exactly what that will look like until we’re standing on the beach. Groups will be divided\, and go out with instructors based upon their skill levels and interests.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/oceans-23/
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Rezac":MAILTO:chrisrezac@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230105T173248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T173248Z
UID:5068-1683849600-1684195199@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Bay Area Rough Water Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing back the Rough Water Rodeo in 2023 as an East Coast meets West Coast extravaganza!\nThe Cali Collective team is excited to welcome guest coaches Ashley Brown (Wavepaddler)\, Jeff Atkins (Wavepaddler)\, and Jeff Laxier (Liquid Fusion Kayaking) at this year’s Rough Water Rodeo in addition to the core Saltwater Crew. \nWe’ll spend four glorious days adventuring and honing skills in the best venues the Bay Area has to offer. Every day\, students will have the opportunity to choose either a spicy intermediate/advanced environment or a more mild\, yet complementary\, advanced beginner environment based on their comfort\, the conditions of the day\, and individual goals. \nPotential Schedule (Final Based on Conditions): \n\nDay 1: Surf Zone and/or Performance Surfing\nDay 2: Intro to Rock Gardening and/or Rock Gardening Skills & Safety\nDay 3: Blending Strokes and/or Intermediate Tide Race Play\, Rocks and/or Surf\nDay 4: Open Coastal Journey or Grand Surf Safari (Can be adapted as a half day)\n\nThis 4-day long-weekend aims to meet your goals and needs at a variety of levels\, taking advantage of a strong coaching team to challenge yourself and achieve new breakthroughs. \nWhether you’re from out of town and have always wanted to paddle in the Bay Area or you’re a local excited to work with new coaches and fresh techniques\, this clinic is designed for you. \nPrerequisites: Previous surf zone and rough water experience strongly recommended (Intro to Surf Zone\, Intro to Tides & Currents\, Intro to Rock Gardening). Students should have good bracing skills and be comfortable with wet exits\, as well as self and assisted rescues. A roll is encouraged but NOT required. Students who have successfully completed an ACA L3 skills assessment or higher will get the most out of this event (and probably have the most fun) \nLocation & Timing: Day 1 will likely take place in Bolinas\, Half Moon Bay\, or Dillon Beach\, with Days 2 and 3 launching from Horseshoe Cove. Day 4\, we will adjust location based on the needs of each group and the day’s conditions. \nPricing: $680 for all 4 days (max students 20) (There is no two- day option this year) \nPlease Note: Cost does not include lodging\, meals\, or kayak and gear rental. We offer boat and gear rentals for students and can recommend lodging options. \nPlease make sure you review our cancellation policy before registering. \nLodging: Lodging is not included. We’re happy to help recommend lodging options and also connect participants who are interested in sharing lodging. \nPlease Note: Cost does not include kayak and gear rental. We offer boat and gear rentals for students. \nQuestions? Email Laura at laura@cwwcollective.com. \nYour Coaches\nJeff Atkins  \nJeff is an ACA L5 Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor\, L3 Instructor Trainer Educator\, and an L2 Canoe Essentials Instructor Trainer. After a successful career as a Park Ranger\, Jeff is now retired from public service\, but continues to work as an outdoor industry professional. He loves coaching and leading trips. As an Instructor for the NC Outward Bound School\, he leads expeditions around several parts of the USA. Jeff also holds several certifications including Wilderness First Responder\, Leave No Trace Master Educator\, and Coastal Master Naturalist for SC. Paddlesports is his passion and he loves to spread the “infectious” recreation activity to others. He believes in having fun and helping others to expand their confidence and skills by while learning. “There is nothing like the feeling of seeing a person smile because they just did something they didn’t think they could do.” \nAshley Brown \nAshley Brown is the recipient of the ACA 2019 Excellence in Instruction Award! She lives in Charleston SC\, a beautiful place to paddle. She is passionate about teaching kayaking at all levels and challenging people to test their limits while learning and having a ton of fun. She holds the prestigious Level 5 American Canoe Association Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification and is also an ACA L2 Kayak IT\, and L4 Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer\, Canoe Instructor\, SUP Instructor. She is an Instructor at many symposiums\, mostly on the east coast. She loves to travel\, learn from her students\, and enjoys welcoming guests from all over the world to paddle in beautiful Charleston waterways\, especially the “edge of America”\, the Atlantic Ocean off Folly Beach. As much as she loves to paddle\, Ashley loves to teach. Her dedication to teaching brought her to the College of Charleston\, where she has been developing a university-level curriculum in Kayaking and SUP. Ashley serves as an Adjunct Professor of Coastal Kayaking\, Instructor Development\, and Stand Up Paddleboard in the Health Education and Human Performance Dept. \nAmber Champion \nAmber Champion has been adventuring since the day she was born\, but has been heavily involved with Sea Kayaking since 2015 & Paddleboarding since 2016. She began her sea kayaking career working as a guide on the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays\, Australia. From there she decided the recreation was a great way to access remote locations away from big vessels and to find hidden gems that most people wouldn’t know existed. In 2016 she started working for Blue Dog Kayaking ltd. This is where her life of instruction began\, she was drawn to the world of teaching when she realized that it gave individuals the potential to paddle away with the skills and abilities to go and explore without a guide. Facilitating learning environments that empowers and builds confidence in individuals became a new passion\, and the desire to get more highly trained became a priority. In the past few years Amber has taught at numerous national and international symposiums\, gained her Paddle Canada L4 Instructors & L2 Instructor Trainers certification and become the youngest and the only female to hold that certification. \nThis past year\, Amber ran the first ever all women’s L4 skills course for Paddle Canada in history\, something she dreamt about since she joined the organization! She is driven to get to the top and offer more opportunities for learning for everyone. When Amber isn’t instructing she spends her time surfing her paddleboard or working as a multi-day sea kayak guide in the Abel Tasman National Park\, in New Zealand. \nJeff Laxier \nIn 1996\, Jeff started teaching kayaking.  A lifelong waterman and nature lover – teaching kayaking has become a way for Jeff to share his passion for water and nature with others.  In 2005\, Jeff founded Liquid Fusion Kayaking.  Liquid Fusion Kayaking is an instructional kayak company based on the North Coast of California.  From dry and mild to wet and wild\, Jeff and his partner Cate Hawthorne instruct and guide sea kayaking\, whitewater river kayaking\, surf kayaking\, rock gardening/rock hopping\, and nature history tours.  With 20 plus years of experience teaching multiple disciplines of kayaking\, Jeff has honed his instructional skills for all levels and is a master at skill refinement and application and fun.  When not teaching\, Jeff is likely to be messing about in kayaks on the sea\, running down rivers\, or carving waves in the surf. \nJeff is certified by the ACA in Advanced Whitewater Kayaking\, Coastal Kayaking\, and Surf Kayaking.  He is certified with the British Canoe Union (BCU) as a Level 3 Sea Coach and holds a 4 Star award in both surf kayaking and sea kayaking\, and a 3 Star award in Canoeing. He is certified in Wilderness First Aid\, CPR\, and Lifeguarding.  A former member of the San Diego Mountain Rescue Team and the U.S. Marine Corps\, Jeff has a dedication to exhilarating outdoor activities that know no boundaries. \nMary Ann King \nMary Ann exudes pure joy every time she’s on the water. She is a three-time US kayak polo national champion\, and—before she fell in love with sea kayaking—represented the US on the Women’s National Kayak Polo Team at the World Games\, Canoe Polo World Championships\, and Pan American Kayak Polo Championships.  Mary Ann is no stranger to hard work\, performance kayaking\, and disciplined coaching. She applies her keen sense of observation to provide students with feedback that leads to breakthroughs big and small – all while laughing so hard you forget you’re learning. Mary Ann is an ACA L4 Coastal Kayaking Instructor. \nSuzy Matsubara \nSuzy loves being on the water whether it’s a mindful paddle through Elkhorn Slough\, surfing long and consistent waves in Bolinas\, or navigating through rock gardens along Monterey Bay and Big Sur.  She started her kayaking career guiding at Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing about four years ago and tenaciously pursued instructor certification\, and is currently certified as an L4 Coastal Kayaking Instructor. \nShe loves kayaking for fun around Monterey Bay and San Francisco Bay.  Her heart is in guiding\, coaching\, and instructing in the outdoors.  She views kayaking as a spiritual practice\, finding great purpose and meaning on the water. During the school year she is an outdoor education teacher for a K-8 school  in Monterey.  In the summer you can find her guiding and instructing at Elkhorn Slough or on the river whitewater rafting or kayaking. \nLaura Zulliger \nWith over 17 years of coaching experience\, Laura is an ACA-certified Level 5 Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor – the youngest woman to earn this level of certification – and an L4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor. \nIn addition to sea kayaking\, she teaches whitewater kayaking\, and surf kayaking. As a coach\, Laura draws upon this multidisciplinary approach to give students the skills and confidence needed to experience the waves\, rocks and swell of California’s energetic coastline as a playground rather than a battleground. To that end\, she is grateful for the opportunity to work with paddlers at every stage of their development. She’s the Saltwater Program Director for California Watersport Collective. When she’s not on the water playing in waves and around rocks\, she leads marketing and partnerships for an educational travel company. She’s honored to be on the P&H Kayaks Team and serve as a global ambassador for Kokatat in addition to being on the Mega Surf Kayaks team.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/bay-area-rough-water-rodeo/
LOCATION:Fort Baker\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Zulliger":MAILTO:laurazulliger@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230105T174726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T175231Z
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SUMMARY:American Canoe Association Level 1/2 Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Become a Certified Paddle Instructor\nRegister\nMarch 16-19\, 2023 \nArtist 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. \nLevel 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/. \nFollowing successful completion of the course\, participants will have professional kayak training and be certified instructors with the American Canoe Association. Yay you! \nLearn to: \n* Perform paddling skills consistently with demonstration quality \n* Demonstrate effective teaching skills \n* Demonstrate technical knowledge of paddlesport \n* Demonstrate appropriate safety & rescue ability \n* Demonstrate effective group/course management and positive interpersonal skills \nQuestions? Call Artist Boat at (409) 632-0388 or email Kelsey Malan \nHeld on Galveston Island at Artist Boat’s Kayak Pavilion at the Coastal Heritage Preserve. \n 
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/american-canoe-association-level-1-2-kayak-instructor-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:Galveston\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230106T004206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T004206Z
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SUMMARY:Matanzas Inlet Rough Water Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Annual Rough Water Workshop in Matanzas\, FL.\nInstructors Include: Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, James Kesterson\, Chris Rezac\, and Dale Williams
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/matanzas-inlet-rough-water-workshop/
LOCATION:Matanzas Inlet\, FL
ORGANIZER;CN="Dale Williams":MAILTO:seakayakingusa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20230106T002953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T002953Z
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SUMMARY:Bahamas Exploration - Trip is Full
DESCRIPTION:Where: Eleuthera\, Bahamas Trip 2023 \nDates: Arrive January 23\, 2023  – Depart: January 29\, 2023 \nCapacity 6 minimum – 10 Maximum \nLeader: Jeff Atkins \nCosts:  = $2250 per person + flights + meals and drinks not eaten at the Island School \n50% Deposit due ASAP to lock in place. Final Balance due by December 1\, 2022 \nCost covers: Airport shuttle to and from The Island School. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner eaten on Campus. Kayaking and snorkeling gear. Boat ride to snorkeling location(s). Shuttle around Eleuthera for a tour. \nNot covered: Flights\, shuttles outside of the below mentioned\, any meals not eaten on Campus\, DAN insurance for snorkeling/diving \nCancellation Policy (Events and Classes) \nOur event holds limited seating\, and many of our [Events/Classes] sell out. For this reason\, we request that you cancel by November 1\, 2022. There will be a $200 cancellation fee prior to November 1\, 2023. After November 1\, there are no refunds This will allow us to offer your spot to another [Student/Customer]. You may call us at 843-441-0328 or email between the hours of 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time to cancel. \nLocation: –  Eleuthera\, Bahamas \nItinerary: \nDay 1: Arrive at Rock Sound\, Eleuthera (RSD) Airport by 4:30 p.m. \nTravel to (NAS) Lynden Pindling International Airport and catch a flight from there to (RSD) Rock Sound International using Bahamas Air or Pineapple Air to arrive at 4:15 p.m. I have found it cheaper to book directly through Bahamas Air. \nShuttle will pick us up at the Airport between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nDay 2:  Kayaking trip from exploring the local waterways. Plenty of swimming and beautiful water. \nDay 3: Island Tour – Tour around the Island to see local beaches\, caves\, restaurants\, bakery’s etc \nDay 4: Kayaking tour \nDay 5: Island Tour or kayaking tour \nDay6: Snorkeling \nDay 7: Depart campus early AM (Estimated departure time of 6:30 a.m.) to catch flights from RSD to NAS. \n*** Itinerary is subject to change due to weather and logistics needs.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/bahamas-exploration-trip-is-full/
LOCATION:Eleuthera\, Bahamas
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20220110T190426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T190426Z
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SUMMARY:The Gathering at Rehoboth Bay/Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Jeff Atkins\, Mike Hamilton\, Rick Wiebush \nThe idea behind the series of “Gatherings” is simply for paddlers to come together for a long weekend of learning\, community\, and fun. We’ve held gatherings in multiple locations (Tangier\, Chincoteague\, Onancock\, etc.)\, but this will be the first time we’ve done it at Rehoboth Bay near Cape Henlopen. We’ve reserved Camp Arrowhead as a base. (That’s where the Delmarva Paddler’s Retreat is always held). It’s a pretty place\, with easy access to a variety of venues\, and very affordable housing options. \n  \nThere will be flat water and rough water trips and classes offered each day so this event is appropriate for everyone. You can do a trip one day\, take a skills class the next day or mix and match any way you want.  Paddling venues include Cape Henlopen\, the Delaware and Rehoboth bays\, Ocean City\, MD\, Little Assawoman Bay\, Trap Pond State Park\, and more. There will be classes in rolling\, rough water skills\, intermediate skills\, Greenland skills\, etc. \n  \nThere will be a mix of housing options including tenting\, 6 – 8 person bunk cottages\, and a small 3 BR house. The cost is $295 + housing (housing at Camp Arrowhead is $35/night. Off-site rental houses and motels are really expensive at that time of year.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/the-gathering-at-rehoboth-bay-cape-henlopen/
LOCATION:Camp Arrowhead\, 35268 Homestead Way\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20220429T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T201107Z
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SUMMARY:Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
DESCRIPTION:Is it time for you to challenge yourself to become an ACA L4 Coastal Kayak Instructor? Join me on Virginia’s Eastern Shore for this unique opportunity sponsored by Cross Currents! Crosscurrentsseakayaking.com email me wavepaddlerashley@gmail.com with questions about the program and email Rick Wiebush at Crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com to register! Happy Paddling!
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/level-4-open-water-coastal-kayaking-instructor-certification-workshop-idw-ice/
LOCATION:Metompkin Inlet
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20220110T185107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T185107Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Adventure Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of classes led by Ashley is spelled F-U-N! And L-E-A-R-N-A-L-O-T! \nThere will be plenty of adventure this weekend as you learn how to deal with somewhat bouncier water (for some in the groups) and very bouncy water (for others in the group). Metompkin Inlet provides the best possible venue along the DelMarVa coastline for learning. It has a variety of conditions for a safe and exciting learning environment. \nFor the less-experienced members of the group\, this three-day course will expose you to paddling in surf\, current and open water. You’ll get acclimated to rougher water by practicing skills in smaller waves\, including those skills that will keep you upright in current\, waves and surf. You will learn a variety of techniques to launch and land through surf and to play safely in the surf zone. When you are ready\, we’ll gradually increase the challenges by venturing into more challenging conditions. Rescue drills will be intermixed and\, if conditions permit\, we will try our hand at surfing our kayaks. \nThe more experienced participants will have an opportunity to learn advanced skills and practice them in the bigger conditions that are available at Metompkin (like that beautiful surf break off the northern part of the inlet.) The class will include strategies for dealing with the various confused water features found in the area and ways of grappling with issues that arise as a result of things going awry. Figure on some incident management in rough water\, including rescues\, towing\, back-deck carries\, etc. Time will also be spent on reading the water\, risk assessment and some leadership skills. \nThis is always a fun and exciting weekend. You will come away with a new skill set and greater confidence. Part of what makes this a fun weekend is that we will be staying together at the Wachapreague Inn. You will have a choice of staying in a group house or one of the motel rooms. Housing is not included in the course fee\, but is usually only about $60/night.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/womens-adventure-weekend/
LOCATION:Metompkin Inlet
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T044815
CREATED:20191206T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T174514Z
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SUMMARY:Oceans '22
DESCRIPTION:This event started as a forum discussion among sea kayakers with a desire to have more opportunity to advance their skills. The gist of it was that you’re never advised to go out in conditions beyond your current ability\, and you’re supposed to go out and push your own skills around paddlers who are comfortable in the conditions that you aspire to paddle in. So it can be difficult for many to find opportunities to expand their skill set and gain experience and comfort in more dynamic environments\, and do all that in a safe and controlled way. So a few of us decided that a discussion is just a discussion – let’s make something happen. With great help from a terrific group of ACA instructors\, this event was born. – See the website for more details!
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/oceans-20/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach State Park\, SC\, 16148 Ocean Hwy\, Murrells Inlet\, SC\, 29576\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Rezac":MAILTO:chrisrezac@hotmail.com
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