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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: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: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: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: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:2026 Wave Paddler Spring Gathering!
DESCRIPTION: Join Us for the Third Annual Wave Paddler Gathering!\n April 7–12\n Camp St. Christopher\, Seabrook Island\, South Carolina \n \nWe’re thrilled to invite you to the Third Annual Wave Paddler Gathering\, an immersive week of paddling\, learning\, and community at the beautiful Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island! With 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.  \nExpect enthusiastic and talented coaches\, delicious meals \, comfortable accommodations \, and warm(ish) coastal waters \, all within a peaceful\, natural environment. Once you arrive\, you can park your car and forget about it — everything you need for the week is right here.  \nThis event is a fantastic opportunity for our northern friends to thaw out and “break the ice” (metaphorically!) in sunny South Carolina.  We’ll have plenty of time on and off the water to share ideas\, stories\, and all the nerdy kayaking conversations  that your non-paddling friends might not fully appreciate. \n Who Should Come?\nIf you love sea kayaking and enjoy the company of others who share that passion\, this gathering is for you! \nWhile we’ll have opportunities to play in waves and tide races \, this isn’t just for surf enthusiasts — there will also be creek and river paddling options  (though no fully protected flatwater… there’s always a bit of current ). \n\nPrice is $1095 not including extras such as solo rooms and additional lunches. \nIf you’re interested in joining us\, please complete the form linked below and send a $200 “hold my spot” deposit  to reserve your place. \n\nWe can’t wait to gather\, paddle\, and celebrate together on Seabrook Island!  \nPlease fill out this form if you plan to join the fun! \nWe are looking forward to paddling with you! \n \nAshley Brown and Jeff Atkins
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/2026-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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