ACA Courses
American Canoe Association (ACA) Sea Kayaking Skills Courses and Assessments
Anadyr Adventures is pleased to offer introductory and intermediate sea kayaking courses. The objective is to teach participants the skills to become a safe and efficient sea kayaker while passing on our love for the sport. Our courses follow the American Canoe Association (ACA) guidelines and are taught by ACA certified instructors that have years of paddling experience.
Course Options Include:
Duration: 1 day, 8am-5pm
Rate: $175
Itinerary:
8am-10am – In-class introductions and paperwork, kayak terminology, equipment and risk management
10am-12:30pm – On-water skills (strokes and maneuvers)
12:30-1pm – Break for lunch
1pm-4pm – On-water skills (rescues)
4pm-5pm – Debrief, evaluation and participation cards, progression
Anadyr Adventures provides:
- Dry suits
- Neoprene booties and gloves
- Quality kayaking equipment
- Instruction and guided practice for you to progress as a sea kayaker
What you need to bring:
- A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations
- Appropriate clothing for in-class and on-the-water sessions
- Notebook/scratch paper
- Re-usable water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch
Duration: 1 day, 8am-5pm
Rate: $150
Anadyr Adventures provides:
- Dry suits
- Neoprene booties and gloves
- Quality kayaking equipment
- Instruction and guided practice for you to progress as a sea kayaker
What you need to bring:
- A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations
- Appropriate clothing for in-class and on-the-water sessions
- Notebook/scratch paper
- Re-usable water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch
Duration: 1 day, 8am-5pm
Rate: $175
Itinerary:
8am-10am – In-class introductions and paperwork, kayak terminology, equipment and risk management
10am-12:30pm – On-water skills (strokes and maneuvers)
12:30-1pm – Break for lunch
1pm-4pm – On-water skills (rescues)
4pm-5pm – Debrief, evaluation and participation cards, progression
Anadyr Adventures provides:
- Dry suits
- Neoprene booties and gloves
- Quality kayaking equipment
- Instruction and guided practice for you to progress as a sea kayaker
What you need to bring:
- A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations
- Appropriate clothing for in-class and on-the-water sessions
- Notebook/scratch paper
- Re-usable water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch
Duration: 1 day, 8am-5pm
Rate: $150
Anadyr Adventures provides:
- Dry suits
- Neoprene booties and gloves
- Quality kayaking equipment
- Instruction and guided practice for you to progress as a sea kayaker
What you need to bring:
- A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations
- Appropriate clothing for in-class and on-the-water sessions
- Notebook/scratch paper
- Re-usable water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch
Duration: 3 days
Rate: $475
Itinerary:
Day 1
8am-12noon – In-class introductions and paperwork, kayak terminology, equipment and risk management
12noon-1pm – Break for lunch
1pm to 5pm – On-water skills
Day 2
8am-9am – Review, feedback
9am-12noon – On-water skills
12noon-1pm – Break for lunch
1pm-5pm – On-water skills
Day 3
8am-9am – Review, feedback
9am-12noon – On-water skills assessment
12noon-1pm – Break for lunch
1pm-Finish – Group debrief, evaluation and participation cards, progression
Anadyr Adventures provides:
- Dry suits
- Neoprene booties and gloves
- Quality kayaking equipment
- Instruction and guided practice for you to progress as a sea kayaker
What you need to bring:
- A detailed packing list is sent with booking confirmations
- Appropriate clothing for in-class and on-the-water sessions
- Notebook/scratch paper
- Re-usable water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch
*Includes course participation card.
**Includes ACA annual membership and ACA Certification upon successful completion of the Skills Assessment.
The Level 1 and 2 skills courses are each coached over one day. Skills assessments are an additional day. For participants wishing to do both the Level 1 and 2 Skills Courses and Assessments, we offer a 3-day combined course at a reduced rate.
For more information about our kayak courses, assessments or the ACA, please contact us.
From salmon streams to a glacier terminus!
Sawmill Bay to Valdez 3 Day Camping Trip
Paddle, hike and relax. This 3 Day exploration cover diverse landscapes, provides an intimate glacier experience, great wildlife potential and excellent opportunities for hiking and still time to take in the views. Paddle up a salmon stream, beneath cascading waterfalls, hike along a glaciers edge. Spend a night each in Sawmill and Shoup Bay State Marine Parks. Relax and enjoy Alaskan themed meals prepared with love by your naturalist guide.
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Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 8:00pm
