St. Pete, FL: Coastal Kayaking Workshop (L2-3 ICW)
Schedule
Mon Jan 20 2025 at 01:00 pm to Fri Jan 24 2025 at 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
St Petersburg | Kenneth City, FL
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This five-day American Canoe Association (ACA) coastal kayaking workshop will take place in beautiful St Petersburg, Florida. While most of the country is holed up for winter, we’ll (hopefully) be enjoying warm sunshine and perfect paddling conditions! The event is structured as an ACA Level 2-3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (L2-3 ICW). Trip Leader candidates and skills students are also encouraged to join. Instructor Candidates will learn effective teaching techniques and be challenged to provide valuable feedback to create a powerful learning environment. Trip Leader candidates will focus on group management and preparedness. Skills students will be surrounded with coaches and receive ample one-on-one instruction.
Our primary classroom will be the Tampa Bay Watch nature center, located at the edge of Shell Key Preserve. Based on conditions, we may paddle in any or all of the following areas:
1. Shell Key Preserve inland waters & Bunce’s Pass
2. Fort De Soto State Park
3. Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge
4. Egmont Key
5. War Veterans Memorial Park & Dog Leg Key
These locations provide excellent venues for intermediate paddlers to learn and practice strokes and rescues. As those skills develop, you’ll learn to handle coastal challenges such as mild waves, surf, and current. With multiple Level 3-4 Instructors around for safety and coaching, you will be able to focus on pushing the envelope and learning in a "challenge by choice" environment.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Cost: $150/day, 50% deposit due at booking, balance due by December 29. *Group discounts are available!* Kayaks and gear are available in limited supply for an additional fee. For info and reservations, please call 716-763-2266 or visit www.evergreen-outfitters.com.
Instructor Trainer
Mike Kingsley
Owner/Manager, Evergreen Outfitters
ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer
ACA Level 4 Open Water Kayak Instructor
ACA Level 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
ACA Paddlesport Angler Endorsement
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
St Petersburg, 5241 29th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33710-3401, United States,Saint Petersburg, Florida, Kenneth CityEvent Location & Nearby Stays: