Upcoming Courses
Swiftwater Rescue’s Greatest Hits
$250
Learn and drill the most practical SWR skills. This course is ideal as your first rescue course or as a refresher if you’ve been away from rescue training for a while.
Rescue Leadership
$325
Are you ready to make decisions in complex, high-urgency situations? When things get “real” on the river, what matters most is quick and effective decision making combined with excellent foundational skills. This advanced L5 SWR course uses scenarios to practice rescue leadership, including the opportunity for low light and night operations.
Women's Swiftwater Rescue
$250
Join SWR instructors Karyna Todd and Laura Kurup for 2 days of hands-on Swiftwater Rescue training. We'll cover the most essential rescue skills: wading techniques for moving water, using throw ropes, boat-based rescue, and more.
Canoe Instructor Trainer Development Workshop
$650
Erwin, TN on the Nolichucky RIver
This transformative 3-day workshop prepares you to train the next generation of ACA instructors, guided by two of the most passionate leaders in the industry: Jordan Taylor and Trey Moore.
Canoe Skills Assessment Course
$350
Erwin TN, Nolichucky River
This L3-4 Skills Assessment Course is perfect for any open boater looking to level up their skills or check their comprehensive knowledge of the ACA’s Canoe curricula. Hosted by Trey Moore’s Eddyhopper Workshop.
Canoe Instructor Certification Workshop
$850
Erwin, TN Nolichucky River
This is more than just a workshop; it's a chance to expand your teaching toolkit, refine your leadership, and grow alongside a community of like-minded professionals. Hosted by Trey Moore’s Eddyhopper Workshop.
Yampa Multiday Rowing Clinic
$1400
Dinosaur National Monument, CO/UT
Have you been dreaming of the classic western US routes like the Green, the Salmon, the Selway or the Grand Canyon? Start building those skills now!
Kayak Instructor Trainer Development Workshop
$650
Potomac and/or Youghiogheny Rivers
(Can be taken as an IT Update June 27-28 $500)
Are you ready to shape the future of paddlesport instruction? This transformative 3-day workshop prepares you to train the next generation of ACA instructors, guided by one of the most passionate leaders in the industry.
First Time Lower Yough!
$250 1 day, $450 both days
Instructor: Student ratio 3:1
Come join us on this hallmark eastern river! Clear cool water runs through Class 2-3+ rapids nestled in some of the most biodiverse forest in the mid-Atlantic.
Swiftwater Rescue’s Greatest Hits Philadelphia
$250
Learn and drill the most practical SWR skills on the Schuylkill River. Currently booking PCC members only. Check back or sign up for a membership!
Main Salmon Expedition
$3100
Six days. 82 miles. The deepest canyon country in North America. The Main Salmon flows through the largest contiguous wilderness in the lower 48, and it's as challenging as it is beautiful - clear water, white sand beaches, and world-class rapids.
Gates of Lodore Expedition
$2500
One of the most iconic multi-day river trips in the West. This remote expedition travels 44 miles on the Green River from Colorado to Utah, through Dinosaur National Monument.
NEW DATES: SWR Instructor Course
$865
Be the next generation of Rescue Instructors! Learn dynamic ways to teach and drill the skills that crews need when it gets “real” on the river. This 8 day program includes two three day training periods with the chance to shadow a two day Rescue Course that is open to the public. Co-taught by Astral Pro Rescue Team Members and ACA Instructor Trainers Elisha McArthur of Canyon River Instruction and Jordan Taylor of Paddlesport Institute.
Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Course Level 3-4
$850
Clear Creek, Golden, CO
Be the next generation of Rescue Instructors! Learn dynamic ways to teach and drill the skills that crews need when it gets “real” on the river. This 6 day program includes two three day weekend training periods with the chance to plan and practice in between. Co taught Trainers Jordan Taylor and Nik White.
Middle Fork of the Salmon (2027)
$3500
Permits for this stretch of river are scarce! The Middle Salmon offers some of the most celebrated whitewater and stunning canyon scenery in the American West. Clear, cold water, granite walls, hot springs, and Class III-IV rapids make this an incredible trip.
L3-4 SWIFTWATER RESCUE INSTRUCTOR Certification Program
October 11 - 13 and November 8 - 10
$850 plus ACA Membership.
Help train boaters to “win it’ even on a really hard river day when the vibe turns scary. Bring needed skills and strategies to your boating crew or home river community.