ACA Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment
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American Canoe Association Assessments offer a way for a person to confirm that they have achieved a certain level of paddling competence. It can be useful in many situations to be able to point to an assessment as proof of your skill level. For instance, you may need an ACA assessment to apply for certain jobs, rent kayaks at some outfitters, participate in some events like adventure races and remote expeditions, or enroll in ACA workshops and instructor certification programs. Assessments also provide you with an objective, third-party review of your skill set, helping you to assess what paddling conditions you can handle and where you might need improvement.
Portland Paddle's L4 Skills Assessment will give sea kayakers the chance to show off their boat handling skills in larger wind and wave conditions with a certified ACA Instructor/assessor. For full details on expected skills and conditions, please see the ACA curriculum. ACA members will receive a certificate proof of competency upon completion of the course. This or a comparable assessment is a requirement for Portland Paddle's ACA L4 ICW in September.
ACA Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment