Re: [Paddlewise] BASK&clubs

Yes, the ACA certifies instructors for coastal kayaking. However,
it seems that you do not need to know how to roll, nor weather patterns,
nor be very proficient in surf and rough seas, to get certified. 

Rather, you have to be able to show students how to make the ideal
forward stroke, and a couple of drag side strokes, with a european paddle.
Also you have to be able to show students the ACA concept of safety,
which does not get to the level of the stuff that we often discuss 
in this list.

Because of this, someone like me, would have to do less of practicing rolls,
rough sea rescues, navigation, Greenland strokes and tricks, in order
to prepare in the next months for the certification exam.

Now I have to train for what the ACA thinks is sea kayaking in order
to get their certificate.

I wonder if the American Sailing Association would me more qualified
to certify sea kayaking instructors than the ACA.

- Julio 

(yes, I know I am igniting fire, but that should result in a healthy
 discussion) :-)

> paddle. The ACA's great for some things and is one of the foremost
> organizations for insturctor certification as you well know... it's not a
> _users_ group however. Which is kinna what I'm/we're dicsussing...  Some
> have felt in the past that ACA and others like are a bit to manufacter
> orientated.
> FWIW
> ;)
> Tom
> 

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