This 4-day Level 4 Instructor Certification Workshop is provided by Nate Hanson (ACA L5 Instructor, L4 Instructor Trainer) of Pinniped Kayak, and hosted by Portland Paddle. L4 Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor Certification is offered for existing L3 Coastal Kayak instructors who are prepared to expand their teaching skills into more advanced environments, and provide more effective and differentiated instruction in authentic paddling environments. Click on course title for details

This 5-day combined Training and Certification Exam for aspiring Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructors is provided by Nate Hanson (ACA L5 Instructor, L4 Instructor Trainer) of Pinniped Kayak, and hosted by Portland Paddle. Training to become an ACA-Certified Coastal Kayaking Instructor is an excellent way to formalize your own kayaking skills and gain the tools to more effectively share the sport with other paddlers.  In this certification workshop we will explore a variety of approaches that go beyond simply teaching, to instead actively support and promote learning in our students. Click on course title for details.

L4 Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor Certification is offered for existing L3 Coastal Kayak instructors who are prepared to expand their teaching skills into more advanced environments, and provide more effective and differentiated instruction in authentic paddling environments. Click on course title for details