NEW LOCATION !!!!

“Beating the Bump”
Open Water Training & Level 4 IDW
Charleston, SC
Dates: May 12-14, 2023

In the “Bump” Atlantic Ocean

Pictures and info from our St Augustine events
Videos (thx Joey, Turning Point Boatworks)

Dates: May 12-14, 2023

Event description:

Day 2: Elliot Cut (fast current work) Video

Day 3: Folly Beach North End (Morris Island Lighthouse)

Event description: River Wind Kayak will be offering three days of open water sea kayak training for aspiring intermediate level paddlers in beautiful Charleston, SC. This location provides offers a fantastic variety of ocean conditions from Morris Island and Bird Key on Folly Beach to fast current at Wapoo cut on the Intercoastal. This training is a great opportunity for all intermediate level paddlers who are interested in learning how to paddle safely in open water or the more challenging ocean environment. We plan to follow ACA guidelines and cover topics such as safety, paddling in groups, navigation, towing and rescues. We will be focusing on reading conditions, identifying safe zones and matching the challenge to the paddler. This location provides a great opportunity for intermediate paddlers to learn and practice strokes and rescues, as well as safely manage movement through open water challenges such as surf, rough water, and current. This training is a great opportunity for any intermediate level paddler, and also designed to provide the aspiring sea kayak instructor the opportunity to teach and earn credit for an L4 IDW, ICE or skills assessment. All listed courses will be offered each day, so folks will have a “cafeteria” of training choices.