American Canoe Association L3 Coastal Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop
When: June 5 - 9, 2020
Note: Closing date for registration is 4pm on May 15 th , 2020
Where: Duluth, Minnesota
Instructors: Melody David-McKnight and Dale Williams
Contact: Melody David-McKnight, dmcknigh@d.umn.edu
Venue: Along the shore of Lake Superior, Duluth’s dramatic hillside rises 900 feet in elevation.
Our active harbor, where 1000-foot ships frequently arrive and depart, provides excellent
navigation practice; and wind, wave, and surf conditions on the open water are a short paddle
or drive from our Aquatics Center. Join us in Outside Magazine’s #1 Outdoor City (2014) for five
days of kayak instructor development.
What: In this supportive environment you will demonstrate and hone your skills, receive a
professional evaluation of your paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching
ability, group management, and interpersonal skills. **Participants not seeking an instructor
certification are also invited to enroll for a portion of the course as practice students for the IT candidates
at a discounted rate. Please inquire about dates and pricing for practice students.
Price: $650 per person
Minimum participants: 4, Maximum participation: 10
Pre-Requisites for Level 3: Participants must be an ACA member and have successfully
completed a Level 3: Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment or Level 3: Coastal Kayak Trip Leader
Assessment. Please review the ACA L3 Instructor Criteria to be sure that you are eligible for the
course and contact us if you have any questions.