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ACA Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring
Cost: $450
- June 9th - June 11th
Dates
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm each day
Location: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
Age: 18+
This American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 course provides foundational skills for safe and efficient kayaking in calm, protected waters. Participants will develop paddling techniques, basic rescue skills, group management, and safety awareness—including navigation, trip planning, and environmental considerations. Successful completion of this course leads to ACA Level 2 certification, a recognized standard for recreational sea kayaking.
Perfect for paddlers looking to build confidence and pursue leadership or instructional roles on the water.
Equipment: For aquatic programs all participants are required to wear a wetsuit, booties/ water shoes, and life jacket. These items are required for safety of the participants and reducing risk of injury or incident.
Vessel: This activity uses a wide variety of sit-inside sea kayaks. Requires the ability to sit upright in a tight cockpit with a supported backrest and use a paddle. This class may afford the option for learning self-rescues, which can be demanding of upper body strength, coordination, and balance. All experiences are "Challenge by choice" and are not necessary to participate in the activity as a whole.
Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this activity. All participants will meet at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, located at 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka CA.
Facility: The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is equipped with an ADA compliant front door and an elevator. The facility has restrooms and locker rooms with showers. Please note if you would like to use a locker, the lockers are not equipped with locks, but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a boat ramp that leads to our floating dock which changes grade based on the tide. All other walkways around the facility are flat and paved.
Persons who wish to request accessibility-related accommodations should contact Outdoor Adventures at (707) 826-3357, or email at OutdoorAdventures@humboldt.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange.