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ACA LEVEL V- Advanced Open Water (ICW)
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Level 5: Advanced Open Water (AOW) Instructor Requirements:
Fundamentally, we expect that paddlers should be very experienced Open Water Instructors (2 years minimum) in a variety of conditions, including rough water, surf, and tidal currents before presenting themselves for assessment as instructor candidates at the Advanced Open Water Instructor Level. The primary difference between AOW and OW is this: the OW Instructor has to be personally proficient in rough water but is not expected nor certified to teach and manage a group in those conditions. The AOW Instructor must be more experienced and have the necessary training to conduct the approved ACA courses that fall within their certification.
All of the requirements for Basic and OW plus:
Demonstrate the ability to teach and model launching and landing in surf.
Demonstrate the ability to teach and model strokes in rough water.
Demonstrate the ability to teach and model rough water towing.
Demonstrate the ability to teach and model rough water rescue techniques including; Back deck rescue, bow and paddle shaft rescue, self rescues, T-rescue variations, loaded boat rescues, etc.
Demonstrate ability to consistently roll in very rough water, wind and surf.
Demonstrate ability to paddle comfortably with grace and style in surf, tide rips, and rough water.
Demonstrate leadership and group management skills in rough water and have the experience and judgment necessary to be a safe, effective instructor.
In any case, AOW certification cannot be completed unless during some period each of the conditions necessary for rough water assessment are present during some portion of the certification course.
*Conditions appropriate for rough water skill assessment:
3 - 5 foot seas, 15-25 knots wind, 3-4 foot surf break, 4-5 knots current. Area of escape from rough conditions must be accessible. At least TWO of the conditions must take place for OW and assessment in EACH and EVERY ONE of the conditions must take place for AOW.
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ACA Instructors teach paddling skills in approved ACA course outlines after qualifying in various disciplines and at various levels. ACA Instructors are expected to represent and promote the ACA and paddlesports in a positive manner. ACA Instructors do not issue certificates or certify basic skills, but may issue participation cards to students.
This is a 3 day Level V ICW on Advanced Open Water Kayaking. Candidates should; do their homework, read and familiarize themselves with course outline, practice and become proficient with strokes and rescues relevant to their level, familiarize themselves with presentation topics and be ready to nail them, and last but not least….show up (on time) prepared and ready to go! Your Instructor Trainer will give you constructive feedback and guidance towards your next step.
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$375 per person on these dates, 3 day course:
TBA Please call 800-310-4504
Start/ End: Each day 9am to approximately 5pm
Prerequisite: Coastal Kayaking Open Water Instructor in good standing for at least 2 years. Students should arrive as very experienced and competent paddlers and instructors comfortable in surf, tidal current, and rough water open ocean conditions. Students MUST have completed a Level IV IDW in the LAST 12 months. Demonstration of roll required to pass. Please call 800-310-4504 with any questions.
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Includes: Students should arrive ready to paddle with all appropriate equipment. We can supply some of the essentials, but students must request this before class.
Does Not Include: lodging, transportation, meals, personal gear and clothing. Students can bring their own boat and gear; both need to be equivalent to gear provided , appropriate for class, in good working order and approved by instructor. Please call 800-310-4504 with any questions.
Locations:
TBA Please call 800-310-4504
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