Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Class

The Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) Class based on the curriculum from the American Canoe Association

Overview

Are you leading a church group, scout group or just a group of friends on paddling trips? Do you have a camp staff or staff in your rental company or have guides that lead paddling trips that could benefit from additional training on group management skills on the water. If so, the Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) certification program is a great course to improve your ability to help others within your group. 

The PSF teaches basic safety and paddling knowledge, as well as simple rescue skills for canoe or kayak. When you sign up for the class, let us know whether you prefer to learn from a canoe or kayak. This class is intended for participants who have completed a Level 2 class or have strong paddling skills already.

Learn more about the Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) Class on the American Canoe Association website.

In order to receive official credentialing documentation of this certification, you must be an ACA member. The Paddlesports Safety Facilitator course also requires the completion of a written exam.

Dates

May 18 (Sunday) from 8 am to 2 pm

Details:

• The Paddlesport Safety Facilitator Class is 6 to 7 hours in length but can sometimes take longer if we need more time to cover the required skills.
• The weekday classes start at 9 am and end around 2 pm. The weekend classes start at 8 am and end around 1 pm.
• The cost of the class is $75 per person and includes use of a canoe or kayak for the class, classroom instruction and on water instruction by our ACA certified instructor.  Lunch is not provided.
• Participants must be at least 18 years old. If you have a younger staff member you would like to attend, give us a call to discuss their potential participation.
• All classes require a minimum of four participants.

What to Bring to your Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Class:

• Bring lunch, snacks, water, and any other hydrating beverages you would like. 
• Wear shoes or sandals that will stay on your feet and can get wet.
• Plan clothing for the weather of the day (rainy, colder, sunny, hot).
• You should plan to be in the water in order to complete required skills for the certification.
• A change of clothing for the end of the day is nice but not required.

Weather and water conditions:

All classes are dependent on the weather, if we are not going to be able to conduct your class due to high water conditions or adverse weather conditions we will text or call before the class.

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