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  • ACA Community Paddlesports Leader Certification Workshop

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Build the skills and judgment to confidently lead paddling outings on protected waterways. This ACA Community Paddlesports Leader Certification hybrid course combines practical leadership, trip planning, group management, risk assessment, decision-making, and on-water scenarios to help you create safe, positive paddling experiences. The Paddlesports Leader program was created for Camps and outdoor nonprofit staff; club, meetup, university, and park leaders; and casual paddlers who want to safely take their friends and peers on outings.

    $550

  • ACA L3 Skills Training (or Instructor Update)

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Advance your sea kayaking skills in this ACA Level 3 coastal kayak course in Northwest Michigan featuring rescues, navigation, leadership, towing, and stroke refinement with expert instruction.

    $500 – $800

  • Sleeping Bear Storm Gathering

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Train for rough water on Lake Michigan at the Sleeping Bear Storm Gathering—an immersive sea kayaking weekend focused on surf skills, bracing, safety, and wave confidence for intermediate to advanced paddlers.

    $295

  • Ocean Skills Week (Tybee Island) with Optional Skills Assessments

    Tybee Island Tybee Island, GA, United States

    Want more experience in rough conditions but without the dread of very icy water? Our answer to that is an adult break that won’t break the bank! You’ll get some experience and expand your skills with navigation, tidal currents and surf in a small group setting that is designed for maximal learning.

    $1995 – $2495

  • Tasmania: Three Capes Lodge-Based Private Trip

    Hobart, Tasmania , Australia

    Tasmania schedule page teaser: Tasmania Lodge-based kayak trip…One-of-a-kind adventure where you can paddle bouncy water around rocky cliff faces and seal haul-outs and share land with Kangaroos and Wombats all from the comfort of a private lodge.

    $3300

  • Tasmania Kayak Camping Trip

    Hobart, Tasmania , Australia

    Explore Tasmania’s wild coastline on a small-group sea kayaking expedition through Maria Island National Park. Paddle clear waters, camp on remote beaches, and encounter wombats, kangaroos, sea mammals, and dramatic coastal scenery on this unforgettable 5-day kayak camping adventure.

    $3800

  • Lower Keys House-Based Adventure

    Big Pine Key Big Pine Key, United States

    Looking to escape that gap between winter and spring where the weather is uncertain for any outdoor activity? Our lower Keys escape combines a comfortable canal front house rental with some fantastic fresh meals, amazing water colors and superb weather. Outdoor activities include kayaking out our front door, options to trailer to other launch points to explore further afield, maybe some SUP time, a trip to Bahia Honda’s amazing beach, fishing the flats or a snorkel trip out to Looe Key. Also available for Leader Training, work on your roll or navigation skills, or an ACA Instructor course or update. We can make that happen too. Talk to us and let’s build it together. Maximum of 6 participants.

    $2500 – $2995

  • Lower Keys House-Based Adventure

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, FL, United Kingdom

    Looking to escape that gap between winter and spring where the weather is uncertain for any outdoor activity? Our lower Keys escape combines a comfortable canal front house rental with some fantastic fresh meals, amazing water colors and superb weather. Outdoor activities include kayaking out our front door, options to trailer to other launch points to explore further afield, maybe some SUP time, a trip to Bahia Honda’s amazing beach, fishing the flats or a snorkel trip out to Looe Key. Also available for Leader Training, work on your roll or navigation skills, or an ACA Instructor course or update. We can make that happen too. Talk to us and let’s build it together. Maximum of 6 participants.

    $2500 – $2995

  • Lower Keys House-Based Adventure

    Big Pine Key Big Pine Key, United States

    Looking to escape that gap between winter and spring where the weather is uncertain for any outdoor activity? Our lower Keys escape combines a comfortable canal front house rental with some fantastic fresh meals, amazing water colors and superb weather. Outdoor activities include kayaking out our front door, options to trailer to other launch points to explore further afield, maybe some SUP time, a trip to Bahia Honda’s amazing beach, fishing the flats or a snorkel trip out to Looe Key. Also available for Leader Training, work on your roll or navigation skills, or an ACA Instructor course or update. We can make that happen too. Talk to us and let’s build it together. Maximum of 6 participants.

    $2500 – $2995

  • Isle Royale Season Opener

    Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale, MI, United States

    A special early-season expedition aboard the first ferry to Isle Royale. Experience the island as it wakes from winter, with cold water, quiet campsites, empty shorelines, and few other visitors. Designed for intermediate paddlers, this small-group adventure combines 8 days of exploratory sea kayaking with hiking, wildlife, history, and plenty of flexibility to let Lake Superior shape the journey.

    $2995 – $3295

  • ACA L3 Skills Training (or Instructor Update) 2027

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Advance your sea kayaking skills in this ACA Level 3 coastal kayak course in Northwest Michigan featuring rescues, navigation, leadership, towing, and stroke refinement with expert instruction.

    $500 – $800

  • Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will teach you safe, effective and efficient kayaking skills while enjoying kayaking in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area.

    $500 – $800

  • ACA Level 2 Instructor Certification Workshop (or Instructor Update)

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Based near Traverse City, Michigan, this immersive ACA Instructor Training program uses multiple venues and varied conditions, including moving water, to develop confident, adaptable instructors. With a 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio, a wide variety of kayaks and rescue gear, and food provided, expect personalized training, plenty of hands-on learning, hard work, hearty meals, and a lot of fun.

    $495 – $695
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    Alaska Otter Coast Solstice Expedition 2027

    Chichagof Wilderness Sitka, United States

    Paddle deep into Southeast Alaska’s wild coast on a one-way expedition from Sitka. Timed around the summer solstice, this small-group journey combines tidal currents, remote rainforest camps, sea otters, whales, bears and bald eagles with great food, fishing and foraging. With just 4–6 paddlers, we’ll follow the tides, establish hub camps and leave room to explore rather than simply chase miles.

    $4995

  • Sleeping Bear Sampler Remix: Learn to Kayak Boot Camp

    Uncommon Adventures Street Address: 6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI, United States

    Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will teach you safe, effective and efficient kayaking skills while enjoying kayaking in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area.

    $500 – $800

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2027

    Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale, MI, United States

    This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! 9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2695 – $2895

  • Shetland Islands: Pinnacle Adventure Summer 2027

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, FL, United Kingdom

    Dynamic conditions, a remote lodge base, geographically distinct and culturally interesting population all make the Shetland Islands an amazing place to paddle. We are partnering with our friend Eila Wilkinson to bring this trip to 6 qualified paddlers and three, maybe even four coaches. Fantastic opportunity for ACA Levels 3 and 4 paddlers to up their game and see this amazing semi-Nordic island. This will be an unparalleled opportunity for skill development with a great team and an inspiring backdrop. Check out our registration page for more information.

    $3195

  • Isle Royale Sampler 2027

    7 days including two travel days. Isle Royale is the jewel of Lake Superior. This Sampler trip is appropriate for beginners. This trip is slightly shorter (and less expensive) than our usual trip. It starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2150 – $2350

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2027

    Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale, MI, United States

    This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! 9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2695 – $2895

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2027

    Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale, MI, United States

    This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! 9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2695 – $2895

  • Isle Royale Sampler 2027

    7 days including two travel days. Isle Royale is the jewel of Lake Superior. This Sampler trip is appropriate for beginners. This trip is slightly shorter (and less expensive) than our usual trip. It starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2150 – $2350

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2027

    Isle Royale Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale, MI, United States

    This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. This unique island park with its moose and wolves is a popular destination for backpackers, but since it is an island we thought that it would make more sense to explore it by kayak! 9 days including two travel days. This is a magical place wrapped up in ancient rock, thimbleberries and the unforgiving waters of Lake Superior. The Explorer trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $2695 – $2895