Beyond the Basics

Skill Building seminars that go "beyond the basics" are also available.

We are currently offering several "on the water" ACA kayaking courses:

(Click image to enlarge.) Note: Our Sea Kayaking Basics Course is not an ACA course, but it does include the material from the equivalent ACA Level 1 Kayaking Courses. These are labeled "Sea Kayaking Basics" in the above diagram for context only. Our treatment of the entry level material includes more instructional time, both in the classroom and on the water.

Additional Seminars

We also offer some additional programs, clinics and events:

• Trip Leadership - How to Become a Mountaineers Trip Leader
• Kayak Roll Clinic (three 2-hour pool sessions)
• Forward Stroke and Blended Strokes Clinics
• Boat Control and Wind & Waves Clinics
• Rescue Rodeo Clinic/Competition
• Moving Water Clinics (Deception Pass)
• Navigation and Expedition Paddling Clinics (Deception Pass)
• Ocean Surf Kayaking (Hobuck Beach, Crescent Beach and others)
• Ocean Rock Garden and Sea Cave Kayaking (Cape Flattery)
• Wet Wednesdays Summertime Playshop Series
• "Play Rough" Wintertime Playshop Series
• ACA Skills Assessments, Level 1 through Level 4 (PDF, XLS)

Contact Felicia Wibowo if you have a suggestion for other seminars.

Check this page or the Go Guide for up-to-date information on seminar offerings and dates.