ACA Kayak, Raft and Rescue Courses in Washington and the Northwest

ACA Kayak, Raft and Rescue Courses

American Canoe Association Certified Courses

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Overview

The ACA offers skills courses and certification programs to paddlers of all skill levels. The courses represent sets of skills, safety procedures and other materials deemed appropriate for the particular environments of the disciplines. Choose one of the options below to learn more about skills courses and certification.

ACA Kayak Courses

ACA Kayak Instructor Course

This 5-day course is designed to give the working knowledge needed to start teaching the A.C.A. Kayaking program. Through the use of video and on water instruction you will develop the proficiency and confidence necessary to be a better paddler or instructor. ACA instructor certification granted to those approved by the instructor trainer.

Required equipment needed includes full wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, booties or tennis shoes, whitewater kayak, spray skirt, and paddle.
Students are encouraged to bring their own personal gear, however Wave Trek Rescue has some gear available for classes—check availability.
Course Cost: $510

ACA Raft Courses

ACA Raft Guide Instructor Course

This 5-day course is designed to give the working knowledge needed to start teaching the A.C.A. Raft Guide curriculum. Through the use of video and on-the-water instruction you will develop the proficiency and confidence necessary to be a better guide or instructor. ACA instructor certification granted to those approved by the instructor trainer.

Required equipment includes full wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, and booties or tennis shoes.
Students are encouraged to bring their own personal gear, however Wave Trek Rescue has some gear available for classes—check availability.
Course Cost: $510

ACA Rescue Courses

1-Day ACA Kayak Rescue

Kayaking in whitewater can be a thrill, but there are some very real dangers that need to be prepared for. Getting some training is one of the best things you can do for yourself and those you boat with if you want to keep yourselves safe while out playing. For those who do not have the time for a 3-day course, this is an intensive one-day look at kayak rescue. You will learn about basic rope techniques, rescue jackets, group organization and much more.

Prerequisites include a basic ability to swim and familiarity with whitewater kayaking.
Required equipment includes wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, booties or tennis shoes, hardshell kayak, spray skirt, and paddle. Students are encouraged to bring their own rescue gear to practice with.
Students are encouraged to bring their own personal gear, however Wave Trek Rescue has some gear available for classes—check availability.
Course Cost: $100
Course Dates: by request of groups of 6 or more
Course location: Index, WA

2-Day ACA Kayak Rescue Course

This 2 day course covers the latest in basic rescue techniques for boaters using a minimal amount of gear. We work on vertical pins, wrapped and broached boats, body and foot entrapments, safe swimming techniques and use of rescue jackets, towing boats and more. Certified American Canoe Association instructors teach this course.

Prerequisites include a basic ability to swim and familiarity with whitewater kayaking.
Required equipment includes wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, booties or tennis shoes, hardshell kayak, spray skirt, and paddle. Students are encouraged to bring their own rescue gear to practice with.
Students are encouraged to bring their own personal gear, however Wave Trek Rescue has some gear available for classes—check availability.
Course Cost: $200.
We can also do a custom class in your area. Feel free to contact us.

ACA Kayak Rescue Instructor Course

This 5-day course is designed to give the working knowledge needed to start teaching the A.C.A. Kayak Rescue program. Through the use of video and on water instruction you will develop the proficiency and confidence necessary to be a better paddler, rescuer, or instructor. ACA certification granted to those approved by the instructor trainer.

Required equipment includes wetsuit or drysuit, a USCG approved life jacket, whitewater helmet, booties or tennis shoes, hardshell kayak, spray skirt, and paddle.
Students are encouraged to bring their own rescue gear to practice with.
Course Cost: $510
Course Dates: To be announced