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Class will be held at River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)

This two day workshop is designed to give leaders who engage with the broader paddling community training to provide safe, fun, paddling experiences at the entry level, that are not craft specific. Targeted applications could include community outreach programs, local clubs, parks, scouting programs, etc. In this course, you will be trained and assessed for Community Paddlesport Leader (CPL) certification.

Please come prepared with lunch, drinking water and appropriate clothing for immersion: quick dry layers (no cotton), a wetsuit if you have it and any kayaking gear of your own. Learn more about PSF and CPL Curriculum:

• Paddlesport Safety Facilitator
• Community Paddlesport Leader

Course Prerequisites

• All participants must acknowledge personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) available at   https://americancanoe.org/essential-eligibility-criteria/
• Be a current American Canoe Association (ACA) Member
• Hold a current ACA Level 1 Skills Assessment
• Hold a Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) certification in chosen craft. NOTE: If you do not hold PSF certification, please sign up for our course on June 4th.

Bring: 

• Kayak (whatever you use is ok)
• Paddle
• Vest-style PFD (life jacket – inherently buoyant, no inflatables)
• Clothes/rash guard that can get wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc…. anything but cotton!
• Fleece and raincoat (if cool weather)
• Water shoes preferred over sandals. Must stay on feet, no flip flops.
• Dry clothes to change into
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Snacks/Dinner 

If you do not have a kayak, please contact us prior to registration and we may be able to accommodate. Life jackets must be worn at all times when out on the water. 

All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.

Maximum student: teacher ratio is 5:1
Ages: 18 and up

REQUIREMENTS:
– Participants must wear life jackets while on the water.

– Waivers are required. View and sign the waiver digitally here.

– Participants must meet the ACA eligibility requirements here.

If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your registration to another class. Refunds are only available if class is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact us prior to your class about transferring your registration to another class.