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 michael@mi-paddleadventure.com or 231-882-5525. This class is offered through Go Rec Outdoor Skills Training.
For those who have passed their Level 3 skills assessment or just want to work on their on-water leadership skills.
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.
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...
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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...
For those who have (or aspire to) a leadership role in kayaks or canoes on water.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
