About This course is for sea kayakers who would like to have their personal skills and technical knowledge assessed against a national standard. The Level 3 Skills Assessment is also the prerequisite for those wishing to pursue the ACA’s Level 3 Open Water Coastal Kayak Trip Leader or Instructor Certification.…
About Interested in becoming an American Canoe Association L3 Instructor or stepping up your leadership and teaching skills? The Bay Area is one of the best classrooms for developing skills and building confidence as an instructor. You’ll have the chance to train and assess in an exciting environment with quick-changing…
Highlights Prerequisites: Introductory Sea Kayaking, Intermediate Sea Kayaking Practice rescues in Raccoon Strait Paddle to Angel Island Refine your skills Expert instructors CLASS DESCRIPTION This class tests your advanced kayaking skills in rough water conditions. We'll paddle to Angel Island across the deep water channel called Raccoon Strait. In this…
Highlights Prerequisites: Introductory SUP, Intermediate SUP Refine your technique Learn advanced strokes and footwork Expert instruction Build efficiency and endurance CLASS DESCRIPTION Interested in joining a tour or excursion? This class will prepare you for the dynamic waters of the open Bay and take your paddling to the next level.…
Highlights Prerequisite: Taken Sea Trek Instructional Class Learn about paddling in tides and currents Learn to navigate tides, eddies, currents & wind Learn rescues in currents Expert instruction CLASS DESCRIPTION This instructional experience is intended for sea kayakers who are looking to develop the practical skills and understanding of tides…
Highlights Prerequisites: Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayaking classes, ability to paddle 8-10 miles Paddle under the Golden Gate Bridge Learn about coastal paddling and open ocean conditions Practice in the surf zone (landing & launching) Lunch on a beach along the coast Exploring sea caves (assuming relatively calm conditions)…
Highlights Prerequisites: Introductory and Intermediate Sea Kayaking classes. Recommended: Advanced Sea Kayaking class. A Raccoon Straits Paddle or equivalent prior to this trip is recommended. Beautiful views of San Francisco Bay, the Sausalito waterfront, and San Francisco. Learn to paddle in adverse conditions. TRIP DESCRIPTION This is an advanced level…
Highlights Prerequisites: Intro & Intermediate Sea Kayak classes and the ability to paddle 6 miles Improve your paddling skills About 3.5 hours of paddling time Will help prepare you for the Angel Island Circumnavigation trip Learn about the different routes, tides, and currents Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge,…
Highlights Prerequisites: Intro & Intermediate Sea Kayak classes and Raccoon Straits Paddle or equivalent. The ability to paddle 10 miles Circumnavigation of Angel Island Learn about the different routes, tides, and currents Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, San Francisco skyline and the open Bay TRIP DESCRIPTION This…