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October 2026 5 events OCT 30 Level 1-2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Oct 30 – Tue, Nov 3 · All day Miami, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 OCT 30 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Oct 30 – Tue, Nov 3 · All day Miami, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 OCT 30 Level 2-3: River Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2 · All day San Marcos, TX Clinic / course Canoe Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 OCT 30 Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) Fri, Oct 30 – Mon, Nov 2 · All day Port Angeles, WA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 OCT 31 NF Feather River (CA) Releases - Cresta Run Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT CA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
November 2026 25 events NOV 1 NF Feather River (CA) Releases - Cresta Run Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT CA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 1 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Dec 13 · All day Mehlville High School, Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 1 Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 15 · All day Watts, OK Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 6 Virginia Key North Point Park Paddle – Bear Cut Fri, Nov 6 · All day 3801 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd, Miami, FL Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 6 Level 1: Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course Fri, Nov 6 · All day The Woodlands, TX Clinic / course SUP Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 7 Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sat, Nov 7 – Sat, Nov 14 · All day Tybee Island, GA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 7 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 7 Cheoah River Release (NC) Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Robbinsville, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 8 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 9 Level 3-4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Nov 12 · All day Tybee Island, GA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 11 Coastal Leader Certification Workshop Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 · All day Sausalito, CA Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 11 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 · All day Long Beach, CA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 13 2026 Race the River - Downtown Riverwalk Fri, Nov 13 · All day San Antonio, TX Race SUP Source: USA SUP · checked Oct 26, 2026 Paddling race for paddle boarders. Check the organizer's page for classes, entry and start times.
Event page: USA SUP ↗ USA SUP · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 14 Green Buoy Battle Sat, Nov 14 · All day Dana Point, CA Race SUP Source: USA SUP · checked Oct 26, 2026 Paddling race for paddle boarders. Check the organizer's page for classes, entry and start times.
Event page: USA SUP ↗ USA SUP · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 14 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 14 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Sat, Nov 14 · All day Beaufort, NC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 15 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 15 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Sun, Nov 15 · All day Radio Island Public Beach Access, Marine Drive, Beaufort, NC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 16 2026 ACA Slalom and Kayak Cross National Championships Mon, Nov 16 – Sun, Nov 22 · All day WOKA Whitewater Park, Twin Falls Road, Watts, OK Race Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 19 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Nov 19 – Mon, Nov 23 · All day Miami, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 21 Level 2: Essentials of Canoeing Skills Course Sat, Nov 21 – Wed, Nov 25 · All day Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine Road, Mountain Pine, AR Clinic / course Canoe Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 NOV 21 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
NOV 22 Tallulah Gorge Releases (GA) Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Tallulah Falls, GA Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
December 2026 5 events DEC 2 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Wed, Dec 2 – Sun, Dec 6 · All day Charleston, SC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 DEC 4 Coastal Leader Certification Workshop Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6 · All day Seminole Lake Country Club, Augusta Boulevard, Seminole, FL Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 DEC 6 Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Skills Course Sun, Dec 6 · All day Fort Myers, FL Clinic / course Canoe Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 DEC 11 Level 2: Essentials of Canoeing Skills Course Fri, Dec 11 · All day Buffalo Run Park, Buffalo Run, Missouri City, TX Clinic / course Canoe Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 DEC 12 Coastal Leader Certification Workshop Sat, Dec 12 – Tue, Dec 15 · All day Bonita Springs, FL Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 January 2027 9 events JAN 2 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Sat, Jan 2 · All day Fort Myers, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 2 Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Course Sat, Jan 2 · All day Houston, TX Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 3 Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Skills Course Sun, Jan 3 · All day Dania Beach, FL Clinic / course SUP Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 15 Level 2: Coastal Kayaking Camping Skills Course Fri, Jan 15 – Mon, Jan 18 · All day Port O'Connor, TX Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 23 R/2027 Texas Winter 100k Sat, Jan 23 · All day Austin, TX Race SUP Source: USA SUP · checked Oct 26, 2026 Paddling race for paddle boarders. Check the organizer's page for classes, entry and start times.
Event page: USA SUP ↗ USA SUP · last checked Oct 26, 2026
JAN 24 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Sun, Jan 24 – Sat, Mar 6 · All day Mehlville High School, Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 28 Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Jan 28 – Sun, Jan 31 · All day Long Beach, CA Clinic / course SUP Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JAN 30 Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Sat, Jan 30 – Sun, Jan 31 · All day Fort Myers, FL Clinic / course Canoe Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 February 2027 4 events FEB 3 Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Wed, Feb 3 – Sat, Feb 6 · All day Sausalito, CA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 FEB 4 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Feb 4 – Sun, Feb 7 · All day Long Beach, CA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 FEB 14 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Sun, Feb 14 – Fri, Feb 19 · All day Tampa, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 FEB 28 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Sun, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 6 · All day Tampa, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 March 2027 8 events MAR 1 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Couse Mon, Mar 1 – Sat, Mar 6 · All day Galveston, TX Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 8 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only) Mon, Mar 8 – Wed, Mar 10 · All day Sausalito, CA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 8 Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Mon, Mar 8 – Fri, Mar 12 · All day Moab, UT Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 12 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only) Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 14 · All day Sausalito, CA Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 13 Canoecopia Sat, Mar 13 · All day Madison, WI Festival All boats Source: Paddling 101 · checked Oct 26, 2026 Paddling gathering for all paddlers. See the organizer's page for the schedule and any entry cost.
Listed price: $17/day, $35/weekend (no charge for ages 17 and under)
Event page: Rutabaga Paddlesports ↗ Paddling 101 · last checked Oct 26, 2026
MAR 18 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Mar 18 – Sun, Mar 21 · All day St. Augustine, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 20 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sat, Mar 20 · All day Big Pine Key, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAR 28 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sun, Mar 28 – Sat, Apr 3 · All day Big Pine Key, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 April 2027 11 events APR 1 Level 2: Essentials of Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Apr 1 – Sun, Apr 4 · All day Pompano Beach, FL Clinic / course SUP Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 9 Level 2: SUP Yoga Leader Skills Assessment Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 · All day Dania Beach, FL Clinic / course SUP Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 9 Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue Skills Course Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 · All day Conway, NH Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 9 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment Fri, Apr 9 – Sun, Apr 11 · All day Galveston, TX Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 11 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sun, Apr 11 – Sat, Apr 17 · All day Big Pine Key, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 17 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Sat, Apr 17 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
APR 18 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Sun, Apr 18 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
APR 21 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Wed, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 24 · All day Tarpon Springs, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 21 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop IDW/ICE) Wed, Apr 21 – Sat, Apr 24 · All day Tarpon Springs, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 22 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Apr 22 – Sun, Apr 25 · All day St. Augustine, FL Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 APR 28 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only) Wed, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 29 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 May 2027 8 events MAY 14 Coastal Leader Certification Workshop Fri, May 14 – Mon, May 17 · All day Sitka, AK Clinic / course All boats Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 14 Level 3: River Kayaking Skills Assessment Fri, May 14 – Sun, May 16 · All day San Marcos, TX Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 19 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Assessment Wed, May 19 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 19 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Wed, May 19 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 20 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, May 20 – Sun, May 23 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 20 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, May 20 – Mon, May 24 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 28 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Update Fri, May 28 – Mon, May 31 · All day Benzonia, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 MAY 28 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Fri, May 28 – Mon, May 31 · All day Frankfort, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 June 2027 15 events JUN 3 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Thu, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 6 · All day Benzonia, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 8 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Tue, Jun 8 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 9 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Wed, Jun 9 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 9 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Wed, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 13 · All day Benzonia, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 9 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Update Wed, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 13 · All day Benzonia, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 11 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Jun 11 – Sun, Jun 13 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 14 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Jun 14 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 15 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Tue, Jun 15 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 16 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment Wed, Jun 16 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 17 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only) Thu, Jun 17 – Fri, Jun 18 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 17 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Thu, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 20 · All day Benzonia, MI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 17 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Thu, Jun 17 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
JUN 21 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Jun 21 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 24 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Jun 24 – Sun, Jun 27 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUN 28 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Jun 28 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 July 2027 16 events JUL 2 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Jul 2 – Sun, Jul 4 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 5 Level 2: Coastal Kayaking Camping Skills Course Mon, Jul 5 – Sun, Jul 11 · All day Little Sand Bay Campground, State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 6 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Tue, Jul 6 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 7 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Wed, Jul 7 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
JUL 9 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Jul 9 – Sun, Jul 11 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 9 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Jul 9 – Mon, Jul 12 · All day Finger Lakes, NY Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 12 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Jul 12 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 13 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Course Tue, Jul 13 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 14 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment Wed, Jul 14 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 14 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium Wed, Jul 14 · All day Grand Marais, MI Clinic / course All boats Source: Paddling 101 · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 15 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Development Workshop (IDW only) Thu, Jul 15 – Fri, Jul 16 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 16 Feather River Festival (CA) Fri, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 19 · 5:00 PM PT CA Festival All boats Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 16 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Fri, Jul 16 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
JUL 19 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Jul 19 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 22 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 25 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 JUL 30 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Fri, Jul 30 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
August 2027 14 events AUG 2 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Aug 2 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 9 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Aug 9 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 10 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Tue, Aug 10 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 11 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Course Wed, Aug 11 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 13 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Fri, Aug 13 – Sun, Aug 15 · All day Poolesville, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 14 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sat, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 15 · All day Chester, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 16 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Aug 16 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 18 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor Certification Exam (ICE only) Wed, Aug 18 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 21 Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course Sat, Aug 21 · All day Chester, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 23 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Aug 23 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 24 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Course Tue, Aug 24 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 25 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader Skills Assessment Wed, Aug 25 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 26 Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE) Thu, Aug 26 – Sun, Aug 29 · All day Annapolis, MD Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 AUG 30 Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking Skills Course Mon, Aug 30 · All day Washington D.C., DC Clinic / course Kayak Source: ACA · checked Oct 26, 2026 September 2027 3 events SEP 16 Gauley Fest (WV) Thu, Sep 16 – Sun, Sep 19 · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM ET Summersville, WV Festival All boats Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 SEP 25 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Sat, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
SEP 26 Upper Nantahala and Cascades Releases (NC) Sun, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM ET Topton, NC Dam release Kayak Canoe Source: American Whitewater · checked Oct 26, 2026 Planned water release listed by American Whitewater, for experienced whitewater kayakers and canoeists. Flows can change, so confirm with the organizer before driving out.
Event page: American Whitewater ↗ American Whitewater · last checked Oct 26, 2026
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