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  • Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer

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

    Isle Royale 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 fabulous place to go kayaking.

    $1395

  • Middle Keys Florida Kayaking Bubble Escape

    This "Covid Bubble" keys trip is for recreational paddlers of all levels who are traveling with people in a shared bubble. We are limiting these trips to a maximum of four people. We will be preparing and serving all meals to minimize exposures and endeavor to manage risks well on all fronts.

    $1600

  • ACA Level 2 Kayak Skills

    For those wanting to build your personal kayaking and rescue skills, whether for your own personal fun and safety or to prepare for an instructor certification. For more information, contact Michael Gray at [email protected] or 231-882-5525. This class is offered through Go Rec Outdoor Skills Training.

  • ACA Coastal Kayaking: Level 3 Skills Training and Assessment

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

    This 24 hour + course includes the latest ACA course requirements for Level 3 with some additional tools that only 30 plus years of paddling history can provide.

    $395 – $595

  • ACA Coastal Kayaking: Level 3 Trip Leader Training

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

    For those who have passed their Level 3 skills assessment or just want to work on their on-water leadership skills.

    $395 – $595

  • Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium

    The Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium will be July 14 - 18 in Grand Marais, MI. Michael and Lisa are Instructors at this event.

  • ACA Level 3-4 Training Retreat – Tybee Island

    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 spring break that won’t break the bank! You’ll get some experience and expand your skills with navigation, tidal currents and surf.

    $1395 – $1795

  • 10,000 Islands of the Everglades – Backcountry Trip with ACA L-3 Skills Training

    10,000 Islands Everglades City, FL, United States

    Who is this program for? This program is suitable for anyone interested in developing their personal paddling and backcountry skills, those interested in teaching or those that want to prepare for the new Level 3 Trip Leader courses. We can offer an optional Trip Leader Assessment at the end of the program. Learn more about […]

    $1295

  • Lower Keys Florida Kayaking – Lodge-based

    This keys trip is for recreational paddlers of all levels who are traveling with people in a shared bubble. We are limiting these trips to a maximum of four people. We will be preparing and serving all meals to minimize exposures and endeavor to manage risks well on all fronts.

    $1995 – $2695

  • Lower Keys Florida Kayaking – Lodge-based

    This keys trip is for recreational paddlers of all levels who are traveling with people in a shared bubble. We are limiting these trips to a maximum of four people. We will be preparing and serving all meals to minimize exposures and endeavor to manage risks well on all fronts.

    $1995 – $2695

  • Lower Keys Florida Kayaking – Lodge-based

    This keys trip is for recreational paddlers of all levels who are traveling with people in a shared bubble. We are limiting these trips to a maximum of four people. We will be preparing and serving all meals to minimize exposures and endeavor to manage risks well on all fronts.

    $1995 – $2695

  • Cross Discipline Canoe and Kayak Skills Training

    GoRec 4754 Scout Camp Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States

    This program is designed for those who would like to gain a strong set of tools for paddling Midwestern waters, whether they be inland lakes or gentle rivers. Using both canoes and kayaks...

    $250 – $295
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    Paddling Sitka’s Otter Coast: The Chichagof Wilderness

    Chichagof Wilderness Sitka, United States

    This remote kayak expedition originates in Sitka which is served by several flights a day from Seattle, so it is both easy and relatively inexpensive to fly to. Weeklong remote kayak trips to this part of Alaska are very uncommon and feature some remote and beautiful country. During our exploratory trip last year, we saw […]

    $2895

  • ACA: L1 Coastal Kayaking Skills & Paddlesport Safety Facilitator

    Camp Torenta, Cadillac, MI 9845 Campus Dr., Cadillac, MI, United States

    This three day workshop is designed to give people an intensive experience to broaden their on-water kayak skills and make them a safer paddler. We will work on building efficient strokes, kayak maneuvering along with group rescues. Basic kayaking safety gear, paddling gear, and handling your kayak will be covered. You will be assessed for […]

    $375

  • ACA Coastal Kayaking: Level 1 Skills Training Day

    Camp Torenta, Cadillac, MI 9845 Campus Dr., Cadillac, MI, United States

    This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to give people an intensive one day experience to broaden their on-water kayak skills and make them a safer paddler. We will work on building efficient strokes, kayak maneuvering along with group rescues.

    $150

  • ACA: Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) & Community Paddlesport Leader (CPL)

    Camp Torenta, Cadillac, MI 9845 Campus Dr., Cadillac, MI, United States

    This three 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 Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) and Community Paddlesport Leader (CPL) certification.

    $375

  • Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) Certification

    This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to prepare Paddlesports Safety Facilitators (PSF) with the ability to manage groups, have background knowledge of paddling safety and environmental hazards, and the ability to effectively maneuver their craft in order to perform and demonstrate competent rescue techniques. This certification allows the facilitator to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge to the beginner paddler in a land-based setting. PSF General, Canoe, and Kayaking modules will be delivered. This is a 4-year, non-renewable certification.

    $150

  • ACA Community Paddlesport Leader (CPL) Training and Assessment

    Camp Torenta, Cadillac, MI 9845 Campus Dr., Cadillac, MI, United States

    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 […]

    $250

  • Paddlesport Safety Facilitator (PSF) Certification

    Camp Torenta, Cadillac, MI 9845 Campus Dr., Cadillac, MI, United States

    This 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workshop is designed to prepare Paddlesports Safety Facilitators (PSF) with the ability to manage groups, have background knowledge of paddling safety and environmental hazards, and the ability to effectively maneuver their craft in order to perform and demonstrate competent rescue techniques. This certification allows the facilitator to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge to the beginner paddler in a land-based setting. PSF General, Canoe, and Kayaking modules will be delivered. This is a 4-year, non-renewable certification.

    $150

  • Learn-to-Kayak Retreat Weekend
    Upscale Kayak Boot Camp

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

    Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.

    $350 – $450

  • Sleeping Bear Sampler

    Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will give you the Greatest Kayaking Hits of Sleeping Bear.

    $495 – $595

  • Learn-to-Kayak Retreat Weekend:
    Upscale Kayak Boot Camp

    Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.

    $350 – $450

  • Sleeping Bear Sampler

    Enjoy a long weekend at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River for a retreat that will give you the Greatest Kayaking Hits of Sleeping Bear.

    $495 – $595

  • Manistee River Camping Course: River Boot Camp

    Tippy Dam Recreation Area 1500 Dilling Rd, Brethren, MI

    We are fortunate in Northern Michigan to have the Big Manistee River as a paddling resource and by taking our favorite stretch nice and slowly, we have time to help you hone your cooking and stove skills along the way.

    $450

  • Learn-to-Kayak Retreat Weekend:
    Upscale Kayak Boot Camp

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

    Enjoy a weekend spent at my home on 40 acres of hardwoods along the beautiful Betsie River. You'll be treated to a series of workshops on Lower Herring lake followed by a Sunday trip on Lake Michigan to practice your new skills.

    $350 – $450

  • Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer

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

    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 trip starts and ends in Copper Harbor, with lodging included on first and last nights.

    $1895

  • Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer

    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.

    $1895

  • Isle Royale Kayaking Explorer

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

    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.

    $1895

  • Fundamentals of Kayaking I

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

    Beginning with “land school”, you’ll learn a bit about what kayaks work best for what conditions, choosing gear, boat fit, dressing for paddling, kayak and paddle design, carrying and loading kayaks… before we even leave the beach! Next you will learn good techniques for fundamental kayaking strokes: forward, backward and stop. You will also learn to stabilize your kayak with a solid low brace and turning with sweep strokes. The final part of the kayaking class will be spent working on “wet exits” and group rescue practice, including a variety of methods of T-Rescue. (4 hour course)

    $125

  • Fundamentals of Kayaking II

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

    Step 2 on your path to better paddling skills. After an initial assessment of your kayaking skills, you will learn stroke enhancements that will help you turn better and travel forward with less energy expended. After a stroke tune-up, we’ll introduce you to better bracing, which can help you further avoid those nasty immersions, bow rescues, non-roll solo rescues (paddle rescue float, etc.) and the components of a successful roll will then be covered during the “wet” session. You’ll also be introduced to “risk management” as it relates to sea kayaking in the places you plan to play. (4 hour course)

    $125

  • Sleeping Bear Sampler: Rescues and Rolling (RnR) Kayak Skills 2024

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

    Although this program runs on the same schedule as our other boot camp weekends, this one is focused on Rescues and Recoveries…whether it be group or self rescues including rolling. That doesn’t mean we won’t get out and do some paddling, but it does mean that rescue scenarios and rolling for real may be part […]

    $500 – $800

  • Isle Royale Explorer Long Play

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

    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 otpions 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 3 Trip Leader Training trip, if so desired. Early season means fewer crowds, longer daylight hours, better fishing and, probably, slightly more hungry mosquitoes.

    $2595

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2024

    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.

    $2295

  • ACA Level 3 Instructor Development Workshop (IDW), Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) or Update

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

    This workshop is held in our Northwest Michigan base, giving us access to multiple venues to provide a variety of conditions including moving water. Since food is provided and we’re all based out of the same location with a instructor/student ratio of 1:3, you are assured of a great inclusive experience

    $495 – $695

  • 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 spring break that won’t break the bank! You’ll get some experience and expand your skills with navigation, tidal currents and surf.

    $1495 – $1995

  • Baja Rock Gardening Trip at La Bufadora

    La Bufadora, Mexico

    Baja conjures images of rocky Pacific coastlines, long period waves and surges over kelp topped rocky stacks. It is perfect for exploring with an ocean playboat from a clifftop paddlers’ inn with a boat launch and walking distance from the best tequila you’ve never heard of. Learn to paddle pour overs, surf waves, shoot through slot canyons, slide into caves and paddle your butt off, eat tacos, sip tequila, suck limes, tell tales…repeat daily.

    $1595

  • Costa Rica Multi-Sport Trip

    Dominical , Costa Rica

    Costa Rica Anyone? Pura Vida!
    We are proud to be partnering with Costa Rica Explorer Adventure company for this adventure sport week based out of a comfy Pacific Beach lodge in Dominical. It’s a week filled with your choice of adventures. Choices include: surf lessons, whitewater rafting (or whitewater kayaking if you have the skills), canyoning, waterfall hiking to a cave lodge behind the falls where you actually stay (we should all do this), a spice farm visit, snorkeling, a bird hike with a naturalist, a Corcovado park visit, birdwatching hike or simply hang out on a boogie board.

    Minimum of 6 people, max of 8. 

    $2200 – $2500

  • Costa Rica Multi-Sport Trip

    A multi-sport adventure built to suit each group of travelers! We start out with a basic structure that we build around including surf play, whitewater adventure, and hiking. We can add in visits to spice and coffee farms, scuba diving, sport fishing, canyoneering…the options are nearly endless. In short…this is a curated, bespoke kind of program. No two are alike.
    Our local partner in this program is Costa Rica Explorers, co-owned by Jake Weigandt. Designed to give you an authentic Costa Rican Pura Vida experience, it is based in the Pacific coastal surf town of Dominical.
    Minimum of 6 people, max of 8. Families welcome.

    $2200 – $2500

  • 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
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    ACA Instructor Update (L1 or L2)

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

    Are you ready for an ACA Instructor L1 or L2 Update, which can be taken at any time during your four year cycle? We are offering you the chance to work with new kayak students in an L1 or L2 environment, as appropriate. This 2 day update will be held held near Traverse City in […]

    $195

  • ACA Coastal Kayaking: Level 2 Skills Training Day

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

    This 9-4 pm workshop is designed to give people an intensive one day experience working on efficient strokes, kayak maneuvering along with self and group rescues.

    $150

  • Greenland Immersion 2025

    Uummannaq, Greenland , Greenland

    Fifteen (15) days in Greenland! We’re heading to Greenland again! Why Greenland? Yes, it IS the birthplace of the Qajaq, but it is also like witnessing when the Earth was born. You may see and set foot on places where no one has been before you. It’s one of our favorite places to paddle and we don’t get there often enough. We like to immerse ourselves in the local culture – you’ll travel like a Greenlander…hand-lining cod or char for dinner, learning to eat seal (definitely an acquired taste) or musk-ox, hunting with your camera, paddling in sea ice and camping in sites used as traditional hunt camps for generations. Think cultural immersion by paddle….all with a safety net that comes with our over 40-year history in the kayak tripping business.

    $5800 – $6300

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2025

    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.

    $2295 – $2495

  • Keweenaw Rock Gardening (Optional L3 Skills or ACA Guide Certification)

    Keweenaw Keweenaw Peninsula, Schoolcraft Township, MI

    This is an Intermediate to Advanced trip (L3 – 4) designed for those who want to increase their skills in rough water environs and explore slots, caves and surges through rocky alleys. Keweenaw is said to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, with miles of gorgeous landscapes and adventure around every corner. Lighthouses, ruins, waterfalls, and hiking trails along with amazing kayaking.

    $1095

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2025

    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.

    $2295 – $2495

  • Isle Royale Kayaking Sampler

    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.

    $1795 – $1995

  • Isle Royale Kayaking Sampler

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

    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.

    $1795 – $1995

  • Isle Royale Explorer 2025

    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.

    $2295 – $2495

  • Costa Rica Multi-Sport Trip

    Dominical , Costa Rica

    A multi-sport adventure built to suit each group of travelers! We start out with a basic structure that we build around including surf play, whitewater adventure, and hiking. We can add in visits to spice and coffee farms, scuba diving, sport fishing, canyoneering…the options are nearly endless. In short…this is a curated, bespoke kind of program. No two are alike.
    Our local partner in this program is Costa Rica Explorers, co-owned by Jake Weigandt. Designed to give you an authentic Costa Rican Pura Vida experience, it is based in the Pacific coastal surf town of Dominical.
    Minimum of 6 people, max of 8. Families welcome.

    $2400 – $2800