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SUMMARY:Bay Area Rough Water Rodeo - Currents\, Open Water\, Surf\, & Rocks! | Marin\, CA
DESCRIPTION:It’s an East meets West Coast collaboration featuring guest coaches Ashley Brown (L5 AOWCK Instructor and L4 IT) and Jeff Atkins (L5 AOWCK Instructor and L3 IT) of WavePaddler instructing alongside the Cali Collective team of Gennifer Gatan and Laura Zulliger. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll spend 4 glorious days adventuring and honing skills with each day featuring one of the best venues the Bay Area has to offer. Every day\, students will have the opportunity to choose either the spicy intermediate/advanced version of that environment or the more mild advanced beginner version based on their comfort\, the conditions of the day\, and individual goals. \nDay 1: Surf Zone or Performance Surfing \nDay 2: Intro to Rock Gardening or Rock Gardening Skills & Safety \nDay 3: Blending Strokes or Intermediate Tide Race Play \nDay 4: Open Coastal Journey \nThis 4-day long-weekend aims to meet students’ 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. \nLocation & Timing: Day 1 will most likely take place in Bolinas\, Half Moon Bay\, or Dillon Beach\, with Days 2 and 3 launching from Horseshoe Cove. Day 4 will include launching most likely from Rodeo Beach or another location along the coast. \nMinimum 6 students / Maximum 12 students \nPricing: $529 for all 4 days (Friday-Monday) and $279 for the 2-day weekend (Saturday-Sunday) \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE FULL 4-DAY CLINIC\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE WEEKEND (2-DAY OPTION)\n\n\n\n\nPlease make sure you review our cancellation policy before registering.  \n\n\n\n\nLodging: Ideally\, if safe and available\, we hope to lodge out of town participants at the Marin Headlands Hostel. \nPlease Note: Cost does not include kayak and gear rental. We offer boat and gear rentals for students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Coaches\nAshley Brown \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \nJeff Atkins  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff is an ACA L5 Advanced Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor\, L3 Instructor Trainer\, 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”. \nGennifer Gatan \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether it be the warm waters of the Philippines where she was born and raised\, or the sunny\, coastal surf of southern California where she now lives\, Gennifer Gatan finds herself completely at home on the water. \nSea kayaking since 2008\, Gennifer hasn’t looked back since\, enjoying all its facets – day touring\, expedition-style trips\, rock gardening\, surfing. She has combined this passion with a love for world travel; the views from the seat of a kayak are some of the best\, after all. \nGennifer works in the local outdoor recreation industry as an instructor and guide\, both on water and hiking trails. She’s a British Canoe ASKL aspirant\, and holds an ACA-L3 certification. \nLaura Zulliger \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith over 15 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\, canoeing\, 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 regional ambassador for Kōkatat.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/bay-area-rough-water-rodeo-currents-open-water-surf-rocks-marin-ca/
LOCATION:Fort Baker\, CA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210404
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SUMMARY:March 28 – Apr 3 (Sun – Sat):  Jacksonville Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Location: Jacksonville\, FL area \nInstructor/Guide: Rick Wiebush and Ashley Brown (if seven or more participants) \nCost: $795 \n  \nThis trip is my favorite due to the variety of venues available to us: everything from Cumberland Is. National Seashore with its wild horses and abandoned mansions\, to paddling the serene St. Mary’s river with Georgia on one side and Florida on the other\, to the Okefenokee Swamp\, and to (once again) the stunning Silver Springs. As a bonus\, we sometimes do an urban paddle\, right down through the middle of Jacksonville! \n  \nSo join Rick and Ashley for a fabulous trip at a great time of the year! \n \nThe Okefenokee baby gator                                                               \n \n Silver Springs \n  \nLike the other trips\, staying in a group house is optional. Feel free to arrange your own type of housing (motel? airBNB?) \nHowever\, I gotta tell you\, we usually get an oceanfront house on Amelia Island that is perfect for about 8 people. \n  \nThe $795 course cost includes lunches each day\, pick up/drop off at the airport (if flying)\, and guiding. If needed\, we can transport your kayak (from/to Baltimore) for an additional $100.Trip cost does not include transportation to/from Jacksonville\, most meals\, any park entrance fees\, your beer/wine/liquor\, and other miscellaneous expenses. \n \nCumberland Island
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/march-28-apr-3-sun-sat-jacksonville-journeys/
LOCATION:Jacksonville\, Florida\, Jacksonville\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
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SUMMARY:Southwest Florida Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Location: Ft. Myers\, FL area Instructors/Guides: Rick Wiebush and Jeff Atkins (if seven or more people)\nCost: $795 \nThis is the first of three Cross Currents Florida adventures this year. The rationale is pretty straight-forward: In south Florida in mid-March\, the average air temperatures are 80 degrees (high) and 55 degrees (low). The average water temperature for that time period is 70 degrees. That’s roughly 40 degrees warmer than here in the north!\nJoin Rick and Jeff for this fun-filled adventure that will involve a week of day trips in southwest Florida during the dead of winter up here. This is an extra special trip because we’ll be paddling in several places that only one of the previous Florida trips have visited. The paddling will be mostly flat water\, about 10 – 12 NM each day\, and will include a wide range of environments and wildlife. The trips will include:\n• winding our way along the East River\, which takes us through a series of mangrove tunnels and lakes in the 10\,000 Islands/Everglades area.\n• riding the current out and back across Chokoloskee Bay to one of the outer islands in 10\,000 Islands area of Everglades National Park.\n• a journey to Cape Romano with its’ mysterious “dome homes” that are being swallowed by the sea.\n• a circumnavigation along the sandy beaches of Cayo Costo.\nDue to the pandemic\, people will be choosing and arranging their own housing this year. One of the options will be a group house that will be limited to 6 – 8 people (if anyone wants to do that). Other options are motels or local airBnBs. The rental house will be centrally located for all our paddling destinations. If you don’t want to stay in the house\, we’ll tell you the location before you make your independent reservations. The cost of housing is not included in the fee.\nThe $795 course cost includes lunches each day\, pick up/drop off at the airport (if flying)\, and guiding. If needed\, we can transport your kayak (from/to Baltimore) for an additional $100.Trip cost does not include transportation to/from south Florida\, most meals\, any park entrance fees\, your beer/wine/liquor\, and other miscellaneous expenses.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/southwest-florida-exploration/
LOCATION:Ft Meyers Area\, Florida\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T195846Z
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SUMMARY:Matanzas Rough Water Workshop
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Rough Water Workshop in Matanzas\, FL.\nInstructors Include: Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, Tom Noffsinger\, James Kesterson\, Dale Williams \n 
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/matanzas-rough-water-workshop/
LOCATION:Matanzas Inlet\, FL
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dale Williams":MAILTO:seakayakingusa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20201210T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T170641Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Islands Expedition - Trip is full
DESCRIPTION:Guided Kayak Camping Expedition into the Florida Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/ten-thousand-islands-expedition-trip-is-full/
LOCATION:Everglades City\, FL\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20201113T213704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T213704Z
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SUMMARY:ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Update
DESCRIPTION:Need your ACA update before the end of the year\, well come complete it early. Want to shake the rust off of your skills and teaching\, then this can be the catalyst. We will have fun as well as learn from each other in order to be the best instructors we can be! \nWater temperature is typically in the low 50’s. Air temperature can vary. We know we will be cold at times\, but let’s be cold in the number one tourist destination – Charleston\, SC. \nYou will be responsible for finding your own lodging and providing your own equipment. If you need to rent equipment\, then let us know ahead of time and we may be able to help.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-3-coastal-kayaking-instructor-update/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach State Park\, SC\, 16148 Ocean Hwy\, Murrells Inlet\, SC\, 29576\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200821T020700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T020700Z
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SUMMARY:The (Re)Gathering at Chincoteague
DESCRIPTION:Location: Chincoteague Island\, VA \nInstructors: Ashley Brown\, Jeff Atkins\, Rick Wiebush \nWe had to cancel the originally-planned “Gathering at Chincoteague” due to the Coronavirus. The 60 people that were supposed to come were extremely disappointed!  But we aren’t giving up\, because this paddling destination is just too good to miss. The big difference this time is that instead of 60 people\, we are limiting attendance to 15. \n\nThe paddling plan is fabulous! The paddling will be suitable for people at the intermediate and more advanced skill levels. The exact courses and trips will depend in part on who goes but this is what we envision: \n\n\n\nA circumnavigation of Chincoteague Island on the Friday. We’ll have to time the currents carefully so that we get a strong boost to cover the 14 nm easily. It will be near a full moon so the current will be cranking! \n\n\nFriday night will see the opportunity for a full-moon paddle for those who didn’t get enough during the day. \n\n\nOn Saturday\, people who want to surf will head down to Metompkin Inlet. Those who want a great paddle will head over to the Bay and paddle out to Great Fox Island\, where the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has a facility. This is a 14 nm round trip in open water. \n\n\nOn Sunday\, you can choose between a class focused on learning and refining intermediate skills\, or take another trip\, or head out to the Chincoteague Inlet to play in current\, then paddle along the oceanside of Assateague Island and play in surf. \n\n\n\nWe have rented one really nice house that can hold eight people. Depending on what everyone wants to do for housing\, we can get another house or people can stay in one of the local motels\, where off-season prices will be in effect
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/the-regathering-at-chincoteague/
LOCATION:Chincoteague Island\, VA\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200821T023958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T023958Z
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SUMMARY:ACA Coastal Kayak IDW or ICE (Level 3)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join Jeff Atkins and RiverCoast for an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) for ACA Level 3 Instruction.  Folks that have previously completed a Level 3 IDW may achieve their L3 Instructor Certification with this course serving as their Instructor Certification Exam (ICE). \nNOTE:  COVID-19 is a viral disease transmitted by respiratory droplets. It can cause a wide range of serious effects\, including death. The disease can be transmitted by individuals who are not experiencing any symptoms\, making it particularly difficult to control. Any contact among people introduces the risk of transmission including RiverCoast courses and events. As ACA Trip Leader or Instructor candidates\, please understand ACA’s guidelines on COVID-19.  RiverCoast will adhere to these guidelines.  However\, each participant must take responsibility for choices regarding participation in any and all activities.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-coastal-kayak-idw-or-ice-level-3/
LOCATION:Galveston\, TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Andrus":MAILTO:lynne@rivercoast.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200820T235307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T235642Z
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SUMMARY:ACA L-4 Coastal Kayak ICW
DESCRIPTION:Join Ashley Brown and Dale Williams for an ACA L-4 Instructor Certification Workshop. More details coming soon….
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/l-4-icw/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach State Park\, SC\, 16148 Ocean Hwy\, Murrells Inlet\, SC\, 29576\, United States
CATEGORIES:ACA ICW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200821T023209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T023209Z
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SUMMARY:Rough Water Skills and/or ACA Trip Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Atkins and RiverCoast for a fun and convenient weekend to improve your rough water skills at San Luis Pass. Come play in the waves! \nNOTE:  COVID-19 is a viral disease transmitted by respiratory droplets. It can cause a wide range of serious effects\, including death. The disease can be transmitted by individuals who are not experiencing any symptoms\, making it particularly difficult to control. Any contact among people introduces the risk of transmission including RiverCoast courses and events. As ACA Trip Leader or Instructor candidates\, please understand ACA’s guidelines on COVID-19.  RiverCoast will adhere to these guidelines.  However\, each participant must take responsibility for choices regarding participation in any and all activities. \nDescription: The  two day Level 3 (L3) Coastal Kayak Skills Course with possibility of earning optional ACA assessment during this course or later check-off. Using on-water practice\, classroom discussion and/or video analysis\, participants will practice strokes/maneuvers (including rescues) to increase efficiency\, fluidity and control in level 3 conditions.  Add optional Monday for $100 to train as an ACA Trip Leader (up to Level 3) during this three day course (with possibility of earning assessment this weekend or later check-off).  Maximum of 8.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/rough-water-skills-and-or-aca-trip-leader-training/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Andrus":MAILTO:lynne@rivercoast.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200821T015609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T015609Z
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SUMMARY:Surf and Rough Water Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff for three days of fun and skill development on the Virginia Eastern Shore. This class will involve one day of rough/open water training and two days of surfing. \n  \nThe rough water day will be at Smith Island off Wise Point (near Kiptopeke). We’ll deal with the outrageous current that whips around the tip of Smith and the incredible bouncy water that it generates right at the tip. And\, the wave train beckons! 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. \n  \nThe two days of surfing will include at least one at Metompkin Inlet and maybe one at Smith island.  If it seems like the surf at Smith isn’t working\, both surfing days will be at Metompkin. \n  \n 
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/surf-and-rough-water-weekend/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200227T120528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T120528Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Trip Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Seabirds International are pleased to announce that Ashley Brown\, recipient of the ACA 2019 Excellence in Instruction Award will be leading Kayak Trip Leader Training for the first time ever in Buffalo NY! \nTraining will take place at the Buffalo Harbor State Park\, https://parks.ny.gov/parks/191/details.aspx \nCost: $175 if you register before 2.14.20 $200 after\, register with three friends $150 each \nContact: Andrea on seabird.ava@gmail.com for more information and to register
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/kayak-trip-leader-training/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seabirds International":MAILTO:eabird.ava@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191214T021219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T021219Z
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SUMMARY:The Gathering at Chincoteague
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering at Chincoteague: with James Kesterson\, Jeff Atkins\, Ashley Brown\, Paula Hubbard and Mike Hamilton \nWhere and with whom \nThe Gathering this year will be at Chincoteague with a new set of fabulous instructors and trip leaders including James\, Jeff\, Ashley\, Paula. Mike\, Rick and others.  \nWhat \nThere will be opportunities for: \n1) surfing at Assateague for all skill levels; 2) current play; 3) intermediate skills classes; 4) rolling 5) a circumnavigation of Chincoteague Island; 6) flat water day trips; and 7) a trip on the Chesapeake Bay side to the now-abandoned Chesapeake Bay Foundation facility on Great Fox Island. \nSee attached charts. \nWhen: Fri – Sun.\, June 5 – 7. It will be house-based. I have three wonderful old houses lined up. If some people want to stay over Sunday night\, we can do that. \nCost: $395 includes housing and instruction/guiding. Sunday night stay would be an additional $55.  \nMin/max: we need a minimum of 20 people to make this happen. Max is 35.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/the-gathering-at-chincoteague/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Wiebush":MAILTO:crosscurrentsseakayaking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191216T125931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T125931Z
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SUMMARY:Carolina Kayak Club Symposium at Jordan Lake\, NC
DESCRIPTION:This is an amazingly affordable symposium offered through the Carolina Kayak Club in North Carolina.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/carolina-kayak-club-symposium-at-jordan-lake-nc/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191216T124855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T215619Z
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SUMMARY:ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader Training and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: The purpose of the Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader (L3: CKTL) assessment is to\nprepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers\, either recreationally or professionally\, in\ncoastal environments. The emphasis of the assessment is on leadership and group management.\nSuccessful completion of the assessment will provide evidence of the participant’s technical skills\nand confirm their knowledge\, understanding and ability to plan and implement trips appropriate for a\ngroup’s abilities\, in environments up to and including L3: CKTL conditions.\nAssessment Overview: For successful completion of The L3: CKTL assessment an individual must\ndemonstrate technical proficiency\, trip planning\, group management and leadership skills in the L3:\nCKTL venue. While this is not a teaching award\, an L3: CKTL must also be able to provide basic\ntips to paddlers\, as appropriate\, to help them through the environment.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-3-coastal-kayaking-trip-leader-training-and-assessment/
LOCATION:Huntington Beach State Park\, SC\, 16148 Ocean Hwy\, Murrells Inlet\, SC\, 29576\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191214T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T001622Z
UID:951-1587110400-1587315600@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Sea Kayak Surfing with Laura Zulliger
DESCRIPTION:We welcome ACA L5 Instructor and awesome paddler Laura Zulliger to the East Coast. Laura lives in the San Francisco Bay area and is so much fun to spend time on the water with. For more information on Laura check out her website laurazulliger.com
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/sea-kayak-surfing-with-laura-zuelliger/
LOCATION:SC
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191216T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T125535Z
UID:979-1586592000-1586624400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Rolling When You Need It
DESCRIPTION:We will start your paddling season off right by getting you more comfortable with rolling when you need to instead of just the calm water practice. We will move through a progression to make you feel better prepared to take on more challenging conditions.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/rolling-when-you-need-it/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191214T022122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T022122Z
UID:964-1585900800-1586106000@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Level 3 Coastal Kayaking IDW/ICE
DESCRIPTION:Details\nEver wondered how Coastal Instructors are trained? Participate in a formal Coastal Skills Workshop and Assessment during an Instructor Development Exam and find out! \nPlease join Jeff Atkins\, American Canoe Association L3 Instructor Trainer L5 Instructor\, as well as Randi Kruger L4 Instructor L3 Instructor Trainer Candidate\, and Brian Stevens L5 Instructor\, for a formal Coastal Kayak Level 3 Skills Workshop as well as L3 IDE. \nThe Skills training will occur though out the three day training. The instructors will take lead with the students who attend for skills\, with the Candidates from the Level 3 Instructor Development/Exam also participating in training students. Students who come for skills will therefore receive an enormous amount of hands-on training from a variety of instructors. \nAny Skills student that is an ACA member will receive a Skills Assessment at Level 2 or 3\, as appropriate. The Skills Assessment will be logged with the ACA. \nRunning at the same time will be a Coastal Level 3 Instructor Development Workshop that may also serve as an Instructor Certification Exam. Candidates must be able to show evidence of ACA membership\, as well as a Coastal Level 3 Skills Assessment. Candidates wishing to take the exam must also show that they have attended an Instructor Development Workshop in the past. \nThursday night is check in. Class runs three days starting Friday morning. We will have academics in the Host House. Topics such as navigation\, and ACA requirements will be covered. Skills students are encouraged to participate. \nThe event will end around 5 pm on the third day. Lodging will extend to Monday morning. \nStudents and Candidates will be billed via E-invoice\, payable with credit\, debit\, or checking. Cost- Skills Students\, 3 days $225\, with Assessment. IDW Candidates\, $325. \n4 nights housing\, shared bedrooms\, $225. \nSome loaner boats and equipment are available\, but must be arranged prior to event. \nContact Randi for more info on classes\, packages\, and available discounts.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/level-3-coastal-kayaking-idw-ice/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Randi Kruger":MAILTO:washingtonkayak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191214T000242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T000242Z
UID:949-1585036800-1585242000@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 2 Canoe Instructor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:American Canoe Association Level 2 Essentials of Canoe Touring Instructor Workshop \nJeff Atkins – Instructor Trainer \nThis course will be ran through Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission. Venue will be James Island County Park and neighboring creeks and bays.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-2-canoe-instructor-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200203T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T210819Z
UID:1080-1584606600-1584896400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA L4-Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop/Instructor Certification Exam (IDW/ICE)
DESCRIPTION:The ACA Instructor Certification program will refine and increase the open water skills of current Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructors. Certification is based upon successful demonstration of technical competency and teaching skills. This workshop (IDW) with the certification exam (ICE) is for ACA L-4 Open Water Instructors. This certification is for those teaching students in open water with wind\, waves\, and current. It emphasizes safety\, efficiency\, and self-reliance. Students must successfully complete a Level 4 Skills assessment. For more information\, visit: http://www.americancanoe.org.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-l4-open-water-coastal-kayaking-instructor-development-workshop-instructor-certification-exam-idw-ice/
LOCATION:James Island County Park\, off site location
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wavepaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/ASHLEY-surfing-it-up-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191206T190106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T232203Z
UID:831-1584604800-1584896400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 4 - Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Activity #7351 – Details up soon \nInstructor Trainer Candidate – Ashley Brown\nInstructor Trainer Educator – Steve Hutton
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-4-open-water-coastal-kayak-instructor-certification-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wavepaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/ashley-it.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20200203T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T205226Z
UID:1077-1584489600-1584575999@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA L4-Open Water Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The ACA Instructor Certification program polishes the paddling and teaching skills of already competent paddlers aspiring to become instructors or trip leaders. This course is a prerequisite for ACA L-4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor candidates and assesses the participants’ demonstration of technical competency\, leadership\, and overall skills. It emphasizes safety\, efficiency\, self-reliance\, and the ability to support others.   This is an assessment to be recognized for L4 paddling skills and open to all\, whether an understanding and recognition of L4 skills alone\, or a paddler looking to progress to attain the L4 Instructor award as their next goal.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-l4-open-water-coastal-kayak-skills-assessment/
LOCATION:James Island County Park\, off site location
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wavepaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/AshleyBrown-souping-it-up.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090714
CREATED:20191216T123324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T123324Z
UID:973-1584172800-1584291600@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking - Skills Training and Assessment Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We will spend the weekend reviewing the strokes\, maneuvers\, rescues\, and knowledge required to receive the American Canoe Association Level 3 Coastal Skills Assessment. This course is designed for those on the path to becoming an Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Trip Leader and/or Instructor.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-3-coastal-kayaking-skills-training-and-assessment-weekend/
LOCATION:Charleston\, SC
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Atkins":MAILTO:wavepaddlerjeff@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090715
CREATED:20191206T193237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T231506Z
UID:842-1583481600-1583773200@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring ICW at Artist Boat in Galveston TX
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Trainer: Ashley Brown
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/aca-level-2-essentials-of-kayak-touring-icw-at-artist-boat-in-galveston-tx/
LOCATION:Galveston\, TX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wavepaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/Jeff-Atkins-surf.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Rinehart":MAILTO:arinehart@artistboat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090715
CREATED:20191206T191729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T230848Z
UID:835-1582272000-1582650000@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Paddle 2 the People
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our second year! \n@ Wekiwa Springs State Park\nWe’re going to have a lot of fun.  SUP camaraderie\, paddling trips\, classes\, Instructor Certification opportunities\, and more. \nThe weather is going to be great.  The average daily high is 74 degrees and low of 53 during February. \nWekiwa is a 2nd magnitude spring that is 72-74 degrees crystal clear water year round.  It feeds a beautiful basin/pond that is the headwaters to the Wekiva River.  Rock Springs run is another spring fed tributary that joins the Wekiva river about a mile downstream.  We’ll be staying in a private camp within the 7\,000 acres of Wekiva Springs State park with cabins\, a rec hall\, kitchen\, dining area\, fire pits\, outdoor classrooms\, etc.
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/paddle-2-the-people/
LOCATION:Wekiva State Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wavepaddler.com/wp-content/uploads/paddle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Bishop":MAILTO:info@paddle2thepeople.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090715
CREATED:20191216T121929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T121929Z
UID:970-1579248000-1579539600@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:L2 Instructor Update - Essentials of Kayak Touring\, Canoe Touring\, River Kayak
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint venture with RiverCoast in Austin\,Texas. \nACA Instructor Trainers/Educators – Kent Ford\, Dale Williams\, Jeff Atkins
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/l2-instructor-update-essentials-of-kayak-touring-canoe-touring-river-kayak/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Andrus":MAILTO:lynne@rivercoast.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191109T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090715
CREATED:20191020T024003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191020T024022Z
UID:442-1573311600-1573484400@wavepaddler.com
SUMMARY:Kayak Training
DESCRIPTION:Where:  Seabrook Island\, S.C – St Christopher Camp & Conference Center \nWhen:  Veterans Day weekend November 9-11\, 2019 \nTrainers:  Ashley Brown and Jeff Atkins \nDetails:  Check-in Friday Nov. 8\, 2019 after 3pm | Check-out by 10am Monday Nov. 11\, 2019 (arrangements can be made to stay additional nights if rooms are available) \n\nCONCEPT: 2 ½ days of Training\, Touring & Fun (before the snow flies) Camp St. Christopher is on Seabrook Island and is a secluded quiet summer camp property. Lodging includes Air-conditioned rooms\, warm showers\, and breakfasts. Due to the close proximity to the ocean\, we will have easy evening walks on the beach. A conference room provides us a great group meeting space for class and social activities. Dolphins strand feed along the banks and bioluminescence provides for a magical nighttime experience. There is no light pollution\, so it is a perfect spot for star gazing! We are a short drive to some local restaurants and can enjoy an evening campfire near the dunes. \n\nA Sample Plan – Understanding that we will modify the plan considering weather\, skill and interest.Saturday – Teach and Trek Paddle to Botany Bay. We will paddle in the Edisto River and the small creek behind Botany Bay. Review currents and tides. Do some on the go navigation\, and get used to some small waves. We will plan to practice some rescues.Sunday – We will cross over to Deveaux Banks and try to circumnavigate it! There might be breaking waves and surfable conditions. This will be the rough water day to try new things and push your boundaries.Monday – Exhausted but still excited\, we will take this half day to surf\, or relax and sight sea (Sea what I did there?) \nWho should come:While this isn’t designed for people who are brand new to kayaking\, you do not need to be an expert or an ocean paddler. The North Edisto Inlet provides multiple venues to include ocean surf\, bouncy waves\, river crossings\, spectacular marsh views\, and access to the undeveloped beaches of Botany Bay. Therefore paddlers can enjoy the conditions that suits them best. We will be launching into the North Edisto River near the Inlet. At that point you can turn inland to Privateer creek\, cross the river to paddle around Botany Bay\, or turn toward the Deveaux Bank and the Ocean. \n\n\nCOST: $465\nSend payment to Jeff via PayPal at justoverdoit@yahoo.com \n\n\nOR\nMail a check to Wavepaddler\, 531 Sweetbay Rd.\, Charleston\, SC 29412
URL:https://wavepaddler.com/event/kayak-training/
LOCATION:Camp St Christopher\, 2810 Seabrook Island Road\, Seabrook Island\, SC\, 29455
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