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Canoe L3-L4 ACA Current Instructor Update 2-day

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Duration: 2 days

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Free Cancellation
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Shuttle Included
Locally Owned
$215 1 Day ACA
$396 2 Day ACA
$499 3 Day ACA
$650 4 Day ACA
$785 5 Day ACA

Description

Skill Level: Advanced | Prerequisites: Current ACA Certification


This price includes all equipment, instruction, catered, picnic-style lunch and transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites.


2022 Dates:

April 23-24
October 15-16

About

Updates are open only to those who are presently valid ACA certified instructors.

Goal of the clinic:

  • A good instructor proficiently demonstrates good paddling skills, uses memorable instruction techniques, exercises safe judgment and keeps it fun for everyone involved. This course is designed for individuals who have prior paddling & teaching experience. We will cover current ACA best practices, teaching techniques, relevant changes to the ACA and practice a variety of teaching techniques. Please note participation does not guarantee passing the update requirement. Participants will need to show competency at their current level of certification.

What to Wear & Bring:

You are required to wear sneakers or other shoes that can be secured to your feet. No flip-flops or Crocs!

In warm summer weather, some guests are comfortable in bathing suits/swim trunks or light layers. However, we ask you do not wear cotton, as it will keep you cold and wet throughout the trip. Wool and synthetic materials such as polypropylene, nylon and fleece, are appropriate for cooler weather and water temperatures. We suggest bringing any required medications as well as extra money for souvenirs, coin operated showers, etc.

Before the trip, please leave any and all valuables as well as your dry clothes and towels for after the trip in your locked vehicle. Expect everything you bring with you to get wet. Keep your car keys with you, as we will collect those and put them in a lock box before gearing up, then return them to you when you return at the end of the day. You may also consider bringing nose plugs and a retaining strap for your sunglasses, which can also be purchased in our shop, if necessary.

Zoar Outdoor Will Provide:

Paddling gear if needed, such as a wetsuit, paddle jacket, booties, boat, life jacket (PFD), helmet, paddle and sprayskirt (if needed). If you would like to use your own equipment and are unsure if it is appropriate for the course, please feel free to give us a call so we can discuss it with you.

  • We provide a catered picnic-style lunch on all our full day clinics.

The following statement is required by state law: "Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy."

We do not use nuts in our food, but can not guarantee that the ingredients in our meals do not contain nuts or other food allergens. If you have food allergies or other special dietary needs, we strongly suggest you bring your own bag lunch in non-glass containers and we will pack it with the other lunches on your trip. Please inform our office at 800 532-7483 or info@zoaroutdoor.com if you intend to do this.

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Cancellation Policy

Activity Cancellation Policy

If You Have to Cancel:
If you choose not to purchase the cancellation insurance and need to cancel:
- More than 30 days in advance of your trip date, we retain a $10 per person cancellation fee.
- 30 days or less in advance of your trip date, you forfeit the entire cost of your trip, unless you have purchased the Cancellation Insurance.

Transferring Reservations:
All reservations are transferable to another person, but not another date, unless you have purchased Cancellation Insurance. Transferring to another date is the same as cancelling.

Cancellation Insurance:
Cancellation insurance allows you to cancel or change the date of your reservation up to 24 hours in advance of your trip. Guests who cancel will receive a full refund minus the cost of the cancellation insurance and processing fee. It must be purchased for the whole group or not at all. No-shows on the date of the trip or last-minute cancellations are not covered by cancellation insurance.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Lodging Cancellation Policy

  • For lodging cancellations made more than 2 weeks in advance of your arrival, we will hold a non-refundable 10% from the total amount paid.
  • 2 weeks or less in advance of your stay, you forfeit the entire cost of your lodging unless you have cancellation insurance.
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Location

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7 Main St.

Charlemont, MA, 01339

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