Welcome to RiverWind Kayak

We specialize in individual kayak coaching and assessment services. We coach and assess the beginning sea kayaker through open ocean sea kayakers. We offer our coaching services through select high quality paddling schools in the Southeast. We also offer (at reduced prices) private and semi-private coaching/assessment sessions before and immediately after all the BCU & ACA symposiums where we are coaching. Call us today to discuss your coaching/assessment needs:
843-817-3138

 

ACA & BCU Training / Assessment Programs

The American Canoe Association (ACA) offers skills courses to paddlers of all skill levels. The courses represent sets of skills, safety procedures and other materials deemed appropriate for the particular environments.

British Canoe Union (BCU) training and assessments are for highly motivated learners with open minds and a sense of discovery, who want to understand and enjoy kayaking to its fullest potential. We highly recommend that you take the appropriate training before signing up for an assessment. Please contact us to discuss your skill level and appropriate entry point into the BCU system.  See 2010-11 ACA Instructor Certification Courses and BCU Assessments posted at bottom of this page.

Everything You Need

We have the right class for you; introduction to basic strokes, advanced skills classes, and the focused training you may need to master your roll or get ready for your next ACA or BCU assessment.

Coach Tom Nickels is a BCU Coach Level 3 Sea, and an ACA Open Water Instructor Trainer Educator, so whether you're just getting started yourself, or if you're working toward your own instructor certification or assessment, his confident coaching can help you reach your next goal. Contact us today to learn more: phone – 843-817-3138. We are now able to offer ACA Instructor Trainer mentoring services.
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12/4-5/10 area  info.	BCU 3 Star Assessment (Sea)                     2-day event          "Up The Creek Xpeditions"                Training Location	St. Mary's, Georgia
12/09/10 area  info.	IDW Level 1-4: Updates Available through L-4 "Up The Creek Xpeditions" Training Location / Open Water	St. Mary's, Georgia

2011

2011

2011

1/13/11     opportunity to "hone" your skills prior to certification	IDW or ICE "Your Choice" Level 1-3: Updates Available through L-3 sponsored by "Coastal Expeditions Training Location Skills classes available 1/8, 1/9	Florida Keys       New    Location
2/17 /11 area info.	IDW or ICE "Your Choice" Level 1-3: Updates Available through L-3 Training Location 4 days (2/17-2/20)	St. Pete's, Fla
3/24/11  area info.	ICE Level 1-3: Updates Available through L-3 "Up The Creek Xpeditions" Training Location	St. Mary's, Georgia

4/9 /11

ICW Level 1-4: Updates Available through L-4 sponsored by "Coastal Expeditions Training Location / Open Water

Charleston, SC

4/26/11

IDW Level 1-4: Updates Available through L-4  Training Location / Open Water

Washington, DC

9/27/11

ICW Level 1-4: Updates Available through L-4 Training Location/      OpenWater

Washington, DC

11/?/11 pending

Level 1-4:  (IDW & ICE)  Updates Available through L-4 sponsored by "Coastal Expeditions" Training Location / Open Water

Charleston, SC

12/?/11 pending  area info.

Level 1-4:  (IDW & ICE)  Updates Available through L-4         "Up The Creek Xpeditions" Training Location / Open Water

St. Mary's, Georgia

                              
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