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This new American Canoe Association Paddlesports Guide Certification is the most current multi-day guide certification available. The rocky Coastline of the Keweenaw peninsula allows for Level 3+ conditions, crossings, logistics planning, group management, campcraft, cooking and a solid foundation for guiding work during this 5 day program. Costs will be kept reasonable. Limited availability.
In many ways this trip is similar to our Explorer trip, but this is MORE exploratory. Paddling skills for this will be on par with the Explorer option, but this trip is longer, with more flexible camping options and range further from our start point. Where we will get to and how long we spend in each place is based on weather... and whether we want to move or stay. Think flexible, fun, and more ambitious. This can be used as a Level 4 Skills Training with optional Assessment, if so desired.
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.
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.
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.