Landmark Learning

American Canoe Association

Landmark Learning's ACA certified instructors serve the river, camping, and recreation industry throughout the southeast. Our location near the Tuckasegee River makes our campus the ideal destination spot for river rescue and skills clinics.

The ACA is a membership organization dedicated to promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting as safe and enjoyable recreation, while working to protect and preserve the waterways on which those activities depend.

Essentials of River Rescue

A 1-day introductory workshop that covers the essentials of river philosophy, hydrology, wading, swimming, throw rope use, and more. Information is tied together at the end of the course in a mock rescue scenario.

Introduction to Canoeing Instructor

This 2 day course develops and prepares students to become Instructors in the basics of flatwater canoeing. Students will learn how to properly teach skills and assess students abilities. The course also goes over safety procedures and provides opportunities for students to recieve feedback on teaching and leadership skills.

Swiftwater Rescue

This 2-day format includes hands-on practice time and advanced rescues including Rescue PFDs and mechanical advantage. This course is the most comprehensive training for whitewater trip leaders.

Advanced Swiftwater Rescue

This course was created in 2005 to add on to the Swiftwater Rescue course for 1-2 more days of additional training in technical rescue and multiple scenarios. Want more practice with your group or just looking for more tricks contact our office for more information.

Whitewater Kayak Instructor Development

This whitewater certification course, totalling at 5 days, results in a nationally recognized teaching certificate. The course is run as a two weekend course. The first 2.5 days is an Instructor Development Workshop where instructors assess instructor candidate demonstrations and teaching technique, providing feedback for improvement. Instructor candidates receive an exit interview with specific recommendations and teaching assignments for part two. The Instructor Certification Exam is the second 2.5 days. Instructor Candidates’ teaching and demonstration skills are evaluated by course instructors to determine instructional status with the ACA. Please contact our office for more information.

Whitewater Canoe Instructor Development

This whitewater certification course, totalling at 5 days, results in a nationally recognized teaching certificate. The course is run as a two weekend course. The first 2.5 days is an Instructor Development Workshop where instructors assess instructor candidate demonstrations and teaching technique, providing feedback for improvement. Instructor candidates receive an exit interview with specific recommendations and teaching assignments for part two. The Instructor Certification Exam is the second 2.5 days. Instructor Candidates’ teaching and demonstration skills are evaluated by course instructors to determine instructional status with the ACA. Please contact our office for more information.

American Canoe Association Website

www.americancanoe.org