Join Roland McDevitt and Ashley Brown in beautiful Colington Harbor, NC July 30 -August 2!  This four-day Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Workshop is an immersive, hands-on experience designed for paddlers ready to deepen their skills and step confidently into instructional leadership. 

Participants will refine personal paddling technique, rescue skills, and group management while building a strong foundation in teaching methods, risk assessment, and coastal decision-making. Through on-water practice, land-based discussions, and real-world scenarios shaped by weather and conditions, the course emphasizes thoughtful progression, clear communication, and adaptive leadership. Whether your goal is certification or professional development, this workshop delivers a rigorous, supportive learning environment that strengthens both your paddling and your ability to teach safely and effectively in coastal settings.

Venue

Colington Harbour is in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  It provides a variety of paddling venues, including a large protected harbor, nearby Kitty Hawk Bay and the expansive Albemarle Sound.  A sound front park with beach and restrooms provides opportunities to get off the water and meet ashore. 

Roland McDevitt’s waterfront home will serve as home base, with air-conditioned meeting areas, a large screened porch and launch facilities.  A nearby house is available for those who want to share living quarters, facilitating a group experience and easy gatherings with other participants. 

Instructors

ACA Instructor Trainer Educator: Ashley Brown

ACA Instructor Trainer Candidate: Roland McDevitt

Costs

Instruction:  The four-day Instructor Certification Workshop is $450 per participant. 

All participants must be current members of the American Canoe Association.  Individual memberships are currently $40 per year.

Lodging is available. Reserve a bedroom in a nearby waterfront house on the same block for $450.  Four nights, with arrival on Wednesday July 29 and departure on Sunday August 2.  

For More Information

  Contact Roland McDevitt at     roland.mcdevitt@gmail.com