Todd Wright Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Greetings,The ACA Coastal Kayak Comittee has been hard at work developing an openwater trip leader training and assessment which has been recently approved as a pilot program. This curriculum was designed with the needs and input of club trip leaders, outfitters and outdoor educators in mind. For those familiar with the BCU system the requirements, training and assessment are similar in scope to the current BCU 4 Star award but take into consideration the geographic diversity that coastal paddling in North America provides. In an attemt to fine tune the curriculum and solict feedback from the end user/consumer we will be offering a number of trainings in the Northeast followed by assessemnts in the fall of 2012 and spring 2013. The first two pilot trainings have been sponsored by MASKGI (Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors) and they have offered to open these programs up to the general public at the member rate of $275.00 (dates/registration information below). There are no formal prerequsites but particpants should possess at a minimum ACA L3 Personal Skills or BCU 3 Star Skills. If anyone is interested in the course criteria and guidance notes please email directly at twright@smcvt.edu.The instructional staff for the first two pilots are:Todd A Johnstone-WrightTodd is the Director of Wilderness Programs at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont and has worked professionally in outdoor pursuits for since 1993 and has guided and taught throughout North America, South America, Africa and the British Isles. ACA Coastal L5 Instructor TrainerACA Coastal L4 Instructor Trainer Educator BCU Level 5 Sea Coach TraineeACA Level 4 Instructor Whitewater and Surf KayakSOLO WEMT/NR EMT/ SOLO Wilderness Medical EducatorRegistered Maine Guide/Member of MASKGITeam Paddler P&H Kayak and Werner PaddlesJohn CarmodyJohn is the owner of Sea Cliff Kayakers, Boothbay, Maine and is one of the most accredited sea kayak coaches in North America. John has paddled, guided and coached throughout North America and the United Kingdom.BCU Level 5 Coach SeaACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor ACA Level 4 Surf Kayak Instructor SOLO Wilderness First ResponderRegistered Maine GuideTeam Paddler P&H Kayak and Werner PaddleRegistration Information:April 30-May 2 based on Hermit Island State ParkMay 4-6 based at Old Quarry Campground Stonington Contact: Paul Knight mailto:krypto61@hotmail.com to register, Space is extremely limited so please email interest/commitment ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I wish that I could attend.... I currently have work projects scheduled that get in the way of the two sets of days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Like Jason - I have work commitments for both those dates. Is this opportunity going to be offered at any other time this summer?Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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