Fri am – Sunday pm through Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators (OSRA) and taught by Tom Burroughs— ACA L-2 Kayak Instructor certification registration: ACC ACA L-2 Essentials of River Kayak Instructor Course May 30-June 1st 2025 (cognitoforms.com) This three-day (24-hour min) course prepares participants to teach and model the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching […]

This course is being offered at the request of MWA & TRR.  The ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue course teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, […]

This course is perfect for anyone who uses float streams or whitewater-- we've all seen a canoe wrapped around a tree.  The ACA L4 Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on […]

This two-day course completes the requirements by the ACA to be re-certified to teach every 4 years. Reserve your spot below. We will follow up via email for any additional details required to complete your registration. All registrants should be previous ACA L3 or L4 Kayak instructors who have recently expired and have asked for […]

This five-day (40 hours min) course prepares participants to be able to teach and model the paddling skills, technical knowledge, rescue ability, teaching ability, group management, and interpersonal skills needed to teach whitewater kayaking (Class III). Course Prerequisites - include the skills described in the ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking Skills Assessment, which include: A roll […]