Kayaking Skills Course, MI Paddle Stewards

June 5

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain date June 12)
(includes 30 minute lunch break – please bring your own lunch)

Independence Oaks County Park boat launch
Independence Township, Oakland County MI
9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348

This is an eight hour Level 1 kayak skills course that covers how to prepare for kayak trips, involves demonstrating strokes and safety maneuvers including rescues. You can either take the class to learn or learn and be assessed at the end of the class.

In order to pass the assessment you need to demonstrate kayak rescue techniques which will involve getting wet. Please wear quick dry clothing, ideally closed-toe water shoes and bring a change of clothes.

This class is a prerequisite to the Community Paddlesport Leader training which will be offered in July. Find a detailed description of what the course covers on the ACA website.

**There is no cost, but limited spots are available, please only register if you intend to participate!

Assessment Course Prerequisites:

• Acknowledgment of personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)
• Be a current ACA Member
• Agree to comply with the ACA Code of Conduct

Instructors: Erica Anculle, Angela Scapini (Michigan Sea Grant, MSU Extension), Jacqui Rabine (American Canoe Association certified instructors)

For more information, contact Erica Anculle at [email protected].