Overview
Basic Coastal Certification is for the candidate that will be teaching students basic strokes and rescues and leading groups up to a half mile off shore in mild conditions. Candidates usually have experience paddling in mild to moderate conditions.
The first phase of the certification program is the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW). Here you will actually learn the techniques for teaching kayaking and develop the skills you will need to pass the Instructor Certification Exam. Emphasis will be placed on effective modeling of skills, presentation techniques, and safety. After the IDW, candidates will move onto the second phase of the program: the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE). Here candidates will be tested on their ability to teach and model basic strokes and rescue techniques; their knowledge of more advanced rescues; their ability to perform a reliable roll, paddle comfortably, and perform efficient rescues; as well as their ability to teach other safety topics. Finally, all candidates must demonstrate leadership, group management skills and sound judgment in order to certify as instructors. Certification is a decision made by the instructor trainer and is not guaranteed.
A Basic Coastal Instructor can also get endorsements to teach Traditional Kayak and Kayak Rolling.
 How to Schedule Your Classes
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Step 1
Select the quantity of participants you want to register for a particular trip or class and click "purchase and enroll."
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Step 2
On the next screen enter your registration information. Review your order and click "Charge Credit Card" if everything looks okay. This creates a credit for you in our system. Your payment will be processed and you will be sent an email with your login information.
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Step 3
You should now have received 2 emails from us. Read the first email, "Potomac Paddlesports Account," and write down your username and password.
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Using your username and password, log in to the website. You will be taken to your account page. In the "Schedule-at-a-Glance" window, click "Schedule My Trips/Classes".
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On the scheduling tool page, under "Available," choose from among the available dates for your event. Doing so will add you to the roster for that trip or class. You must cancel or reschedule at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to the event or you will forfeit the trip or class.
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Once you schedule yourself for a class, you will get a third email from us ("IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION"). This email contains a link to a PDF packet of information: Directions, list of equipment, waiver and medical form. Print out this packet and review it prior to your event.
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If you registered more than one participant, forward the second email ("Purchase Confirmation/Gift Codes") to the other participant(s). This email contains a GIFT CODE and instructions. They MUST follow the instructions in this email and complete Steps 3 - 6 themselves.
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Are you thoroughly confused? No problem. We're here to help! Give us a call and we can walk you through the process and answer any questions you have--the old fashioned way!
ACA Basic IDW/ICE
2011 Dates : Sep. 27-30
Location : Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay
Time : 8:00 AM
Duration : 4 days
Prerequisites : Starter Lesson Package (or equivalent)
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