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Becoming an ACA Instructor: Part 1

by Anvesh Singh Thapa India has an active kayaking community (along with tons of epic rivers!), bolstered recently by its two major kayak festivals: Ganga Kayak Festival and Malabar River Festival. But our community has not yet matured toward standardization. Sure, there are safety and first aid courses that paddlers can take, but for instructing and…

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Flipping Out While Flipping Over? Five Ways to Chill Out When You’re Upside Down

As a beginner kayaker, being upside-down can seem scary, but as you’re learning how to kayak, you’ll find that it’s just part of the sport. Here are five ways to manage the fear of flipping over, relax your body and mind, and make you a better kayaker. Spend Time Underwater Before Getting in Your Boat…

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Sundance is Celebrating 45 Years in Business, Check out our offerings in 2018!

  Starting back in 1973, Sundance Kayak is Proud to announce its 45th Anniversary! Through the years Sundance has evolved but we still maintain our welcoming, family like atmosphere. Here are a list of the 2018 offerings: Introductory 2-Day Class  https://sundancekayak.com/intro-whitewater-kayaking Beginner 4-Day Class https://sundancekayak.com/beginner-kayak-schools Women’s Holistic Kayak Clinic  https://sundancekayak.com/4-day-womens-whitewater-kayaking-clinic Redwood Sampler Intermediate Kayak Instruction  https://sundancekayak.com/redwood-coast-sampler…

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Redwood Coast Sampler Intermediate Kayak Instruction

Have you been dreaming of an unforgettable adventure? Maybe a Stay-cation? Sundance Kayak wants to help you build a memory that will last a lifetime! Why not join us? Refine and develop skills as a whitewater kayaker. We have the perfect river for you! The Smith River Breathtakingly beautiful, the Smith River flows crystal clear…

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Cold Water Paddling

Loud Music Will Hurt Your Ears! Yes Mom…..

I know everyone of us has heard that from their Mom. We, for the most part, ignored them because our hearing came back after the concert a day or two later. It’s OK, right? Then as you get older you notice the change and maybe your Mother was right.  But you ignored her. But now…

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ACA Instructor Trainer Conference

2015 Year in Review

First off, THANK YOU all for your support in 2015. Whether you were on the river with us or simply sent good vibes our way, we appreciate you and we wouldn’t be here without your support! Thank you! Here are a few highlights from 2015: Redwood Coast Sampler Sundance partnered with Potomac River Outfitters to…

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kayakers at the Carter Creek, the put-in for the Wild and Scenic Chetco River

Chetco River Trip Report

The Chetco River flows from the heart of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It is most famously known for it’s clear as glass water clarity and scenic river canyon. It’s most commonly done in inflatable kayaks at low (less than 1,000 cfs) flows. It is quickly capturing the attention of whitewater kayakers and is a wilderness expedition…

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Intermediate Kayak School

2014 Year in Review

It’s hard to believe 2014 has already come and gone.  We just completed our first year as owners of Sundance Kayak School. We are thankful to our instructors, students, partners and supporters who made this year a success. Here are some of the highlights: ACA Kayak Instructor Course in Michigan Scott Fraiser, of Highland River…

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Megan Sach kayaking Oregon's Rogue River

Megan Sachs Sundance Experience

Megan Sachs shares her story I recently spent a week on the Rogue River with Lori and JR from Sundance Kayaking school and it was AMAZING!!!! I have to admit I was super excited for this trip but also a bit terrified at the prospect of being in a kayak in white water. I had…

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Christine Johnston

Christine Johnston: ACA Kayak Instructor Experience

Christine Johnston Shares Her Story Kayaking is a true treasure. And it is one of those rare treasures that continue to grow the more you share it with others. As I reflect on my first experiences in a kayak, I remember the kindness of friends and even strangers that lent me gear, helped drain my…

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