L3 ICW June 27 - July 1 2021

 L3 ICW June 28 - July 2 2021


Breezy Point, and Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn

 Together with Jeff Atkins, kayaker extraordinaire, I will run an L3 coastal kayak instructor certification workshop (ICW) in Jamaica Bay and off Breezy Point. The focus of the ICW will revolve around four central goals.
  • Train and certify instructor candidates at their paddling levels, up to L3.
  • Help instructor candidates to develop a solid individual kayaking pedagogy.
  • Sharpen and develop candidates personal paddling and group management skills in L3 conditions.
  • Have fun, make friends, network, and sing kumbaya. 
If you are an L3 assessed paddler and ready to start teaching others, then this course is for you. If you are an L2 instructor ready to up your game, or an avid sea kayaker and you think you have what it takes, reach out to me and we’ll talk. If you have a solid roll, chances are you’re ready, and we’ll get you through the pre course criteria.

I am an experienced teacher with over 4,500 expedition nautical miles under my belt. Everything that can go wrong, has happened to me, and I have a track record of making sure it doesn't happen to my students.

Jeff is a retired Park Ranger who coaches and guides trips around North America while helping participants grow their paddling and leadership skills. He holds several paddling certifications including being an Advanced Open Water Instructor and a Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer for the American Canoe Association.  Jeff is a team paddler for Sea Kayaking UK/NDK, Celtic Paddles, and Bishop Boards. Paddling is his passion and he loves to spread this “infectious” recreation activity to others. He believes in helping others to expand their confidence and skills by having fun while learning. “There is nothing like the feeling of seeing a person smile because they just did something that they didn’t think they could do.”

The price is $150/day for instructor candidates and $75/day for practice students. Spaces are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

Spaces can be reserved with a non refundable deposit of $100. All final payments must be made before the course starts.

The option also exists to take this course as an instructor update, an ICE, or an IDW, so please reach out if interested.

Contact me at KayakDov@gmail.com or 201 281 1530 with any questions.

For course criteria, check out the ACA website.

Can’t wait to see you on the water!

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