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Last week was spent with some of my SC State Park family conducting paddlesports leader training. We toured the harbor, ...
10/08/2026

Last week was spent with some of my SC State Park family conducting paddlesports leader training. We toured the harbor, paddled the Ashley River, and conducted rescue scenarios on the Folly River. It was a fun adventure with these awesome professionals!

The 15th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium was full of fun, camaraderie, adventure, and creativity. The wind was...
09/29/2026

The 15th Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium was full of fun, camaraderie, adventure, and creativity. The wind was fierce at times and we didn't paddle a day. The attendance was great despite the adverse weather. Thanks Crosscurrents Seakayaking for having us once again! Here are some pics from Jeff's classes.

09/23/2026

We held a serious "Board Meeting" at Henrico County Parks and Recreation this past week. Congratulations to these new American Canoe Association certified SUP instructors! Rural Henrico County, Va. is beautiful. Especially, getting to explore the James River and it's history was interesting. Lead on my parks and rec friends!

What a great 4 days working with The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for an American...
09/18/2026

What a great 4 days working with The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department for an American Canoe Association SUP instructor Certification Workshop. It was great to see my friends Brittany and Don as well! Thanks for the opportunity to paddle with you all!

Another great week working with The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas for their annual pre-semester staff training. Th...
08/28/2026

Another great week working with The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas for their annual pre-semester staff training. The camping trip was special and included a fresh lobster dinner cooked over the fire. The team is amazing and fun to work with. The fun makes it easier to deal with the heat and bugs in August. I definitely appreciate AC more when I return to the States. I do appreciate the simplicity of life. Nature distracts you, not technology.

Another spectacular week with the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School instructor staff. We completed an American ...
06/26/2026

Another spectacular week with the Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School instructor staff. We completed an American Canoe Association Paddlesport Leader Course while on expedition for 7 days. It is awesome camping and exploring the islands. There is so much history and nature in this historic place. We had several days of rain that allowed us to perfect our tarp skills. It is an honor to be invited back each year to work with these amazing people who make a huge difference in their student's lives.

KAYAKING 101 NORTH CAROLINA!To kick off National Safe Boating Week 2026, an incredible partnership came together to help...
05/22/2026

KAYAKING 101 NORTH CAROLINA!

To kick off National Safe Boating Week 2026, an incredible partnership came together to help new paddlers build confidence, learn lifesaving skills, and safely enjoy North Carolina’s beautiful waterways!

“Kayaking 101” is a partnership with North Carolina State Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation , the Carolina Kayak Club and the ACA - North Carolina. They offered beginner-friendly kayaking safety classes at 13 locations statewide!

Classes were held at:

• Jockey's Ridge State Park
• Hammocks Beach State Park
• Carolina Beach State Park
• Falls Lake State Recreation Area
• Jones Lake State Park
• Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
• Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

• Lake Norman State Park
• Berti Beach County Park
• Lake Rim Park
• Lake Johnson Park
• Lake Brandt
• High Point City Lake Park

For only $15, participants received hands-on instruction from certified volunteer ACA-certified instructors — a training valued at over $100! Every location offered 15 spots, helping introduce even more people to safe and responsible paddling across our state. The training taught new kayakers basic paddling strokes and rescues. It covered trip planning, essential gear, and how to make it home safe.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors and community partners for supporting Kayaking 101:

🌟 Frog Hollow Outdoors
🌟 Red Tail Outdoors
🌟 Dillsboro River Company
🌟 Cape Fear River Watch
🌟 NC Outdoor Adventures
🌟 Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation
🌟 Charlotte Dragon Boat Association
🌟 Trusty Paddle and Sail

Together, we’re building safer paddlers, stronger partnerships, and a deeper love for North Carolina’s waterways. 💙



This Safe Boating Week message is brought to you by the Water Sports Foundation. The Water Sports Foundation(WSF) is the nonprofit educational arm of the Water Sports Industry Association, dedicated to promoting boating and paddling safety across the United States. Its mission is to reduce accidents and fatalities on the water through public education, outreach, and advocacy.

South Carolina Paddlers are Getting out on the Water Safe in 2026National Safe Boating Week 2026 kicked off with an incr...
05/22/2026

South Carolina Paddlers are Getting out on the Water Safe in 2026

National Safe Boating Week 2026 kicked off with an incredible opportunity for 45 folks in South Carolina. “Kayaking 101” — a partnership between South Carolina State Parks the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and ACA - South Carolina!

This beginner-friendly kayaking safety event brought new paddlers to Aiken State Park, Black River State Park, and Chester State Park for hands-on training focused on confidence, preparedness, and on-water safety.

The training taught new kayakers basic paddling strokes and rescues. It covered trip planning, essential gear, and how to make it back home safe.

Led by certified volunteer American Canoe Association instructors, these $100-value classes were offered for just $15 — and every single session SOLD OUT!!! 👏

Thank you to Lowcountry Paddlers, Augusta Canoe and Kayak Club, Sun City Indian Land Paddling Club, and Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Commission for their support and to everyone who helped make this event such a success and to all the new kayakers taking their first step toward safe adventures on the water. Here’s to a fun, safe, and unforgettable 2026 paddling season!



This Safe Boating Week message is brought to you by the Water Sports Foundation. The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) is the nonprofit educational arm of the Water Sports Industry Association, dedicated to promoting boating and paddling safety across the United States. Its mission is to reduce accidents and fatalities on the water through public education, outreach, and advocacy.

My Alaska adventure concluded with spending 10 days in Haines working with Joe at SEAK Expeditions while he led an Ameri...
05/20/2026

My Alaska adventure concluded with spending 10 days in Haines working with Joe at SEAK Expeditions while he led an American Canoe Association Level 3 Instructor Certification Workshop. The instructor candidates were top notch. Haines is a beautiful little town at the northern end of the Inside Passage. Its either a long drive through Canada or a 5 hour ferry from Juneau. Snow-covered mountains, bears, humpback whales, otters, seals, sea lions, eagles, etc. You know, the stuff that makes Alaska awesome! If you decide to paddle Alaska, see Joe at SEAK Expeditions. Also, he holds an annual sea kayak symposium.

Prince William Sound did not disappoint. Wilderness First Responder Recertification, ACA Level 2 Kayak Certification Wo...
05/06/2026

Prince William Sound did not disappoint. Wilderness First Responder Recertification, ACA Level 2 Kayak Certification Workshop, and guiding a trip to Shoup Bay. A busy couple of weeks! I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with Prince William Sound College and the local paddling crew. What an amazing place to visit! Shout out to the Totem Inn for a fantastic stay. Highly recommended if you stay in Valdez. Also, shout out to Pangaea Adventures for sponsoring part of my travel costs. I look forward to visiting there again!


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