Update: As it turns out, Cheri Perry and Turner Wilson will be a part of the coach's roster this year. Their previously scheduled event has been moved and they are confirmed. Thanks for your patience while this was resolved.

Coaches

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Jean Totz Sweetwater Kayaks Lamar Hudgens Barrier Island Kayaks Mark Schoon Carpe Diem Kayaking Company Mel Rice Carpe Diem Kayaking Company Rick Wiebush Kayaktraining.com Bill Bremer Lumpy Paddles Turner Wilson and Cheri Perry Kayak Ways

Nigel Dennis Sea Kayaking UK Bobby Childress Sweetwater Kayaks Tom Nickels Ocean Air Sea Kayak Ronnie Kemp Sea Kayak Georgia Marsha Henson Sea Kayak Georgia Chuck Hindelang Kevin Black Danny Mongo

Schedule

Note: 5 Star Aspirants should contact Lamar Hudgens prior to this event to discuss logistics. 252-393-6457

Thursday, June 14

Advanced Training for 5 Star Aspirant ( Must Hold BCU 4 Star Award)
10-3: Introduction to Surf
10-3: Intermediate/Advanced Surf Class
10-4: Canoe Safety Test (BCU Prerequisite for L2 Training)
10-1: Rescues and Towing
1-5: Rolling Class
6pm: Clam Bake with live Celtic music by Silver Spire

Friday, June 15

Advanced Training for 5 Star Aspirants Day 2
9-4: BCU 4 Star Training (Moderate Sea Conditions)
9-4: BCU 2 Star Training Day 1 (Learning the Basics)
9-4: BCU 3 Star Training Day 1 (Owning the Skills)
9-12: Greenland Rolling
1-4: Greenland Rolling
5-6: Flexibility for the Sea Kayaker (Lecture)
Dinner

Saturday, June 16

9-3: Level 2 Coach Training Day 1
9-4: BCU 2 Star Training Day 2 (2 Star Journey)
9-4: BCU 3 Star Training Day 2 (3 Star Journey)
9-4: BCU 4 Star Training Day 2 (4 Star Journey)
Comprehensive Greenland Skills
Dinner
Werner Paddling Clinic

Sunday, June 17

9-4: Level 2 Coach Training Day 2
9-3: 4 Star Assessment
9-3: 3 Star Assessment
9-3: 2 Star Assessment
9-3: Circumnavigation of Bear Island (Intermediate Skills)
9-3: Bear Island Trip West End (Beginner Skills)
9-3: Comprehensive Greenland Skills

*Optional Trip
Monday, June 18

Cape Lookout Paddle

Accommodations

The Water Way Inn is located on our grounds. The area's only waterfront motel. Call 252-393-8027 for rates and availability. This motel books quickly so don't delay.

Camping is available at Cedar Point Campground located 10 minutes from our shop. Tent sites are $17 per night. Hot Showers! Call 252-638-5628.

Need some new gear?

A 10% discount on all accessories from Barrier Island Kayaks for
Symposium Participants

Meals:

Continental breakfasts. Dinner will be served Friday and Saturday evening. Lunch is on your own. To save time try to prepare your lunch for the day ahead of time. Let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

Where we are:

160 Cedar Point Blvd
Swansboro NC 28584
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Register today:

10% discount for participants registering before May 1st.
Download Your Registration Form Here


Non-Negotiable Cancellation/Refund Policy: Barrier Island Kayaks has incurred significant expense bringing top-level coaches to this event. Because our overhead costs are fixed, refunds cannot be issued for weather or any other reason. We recommend that you purchase trip insurance to be safe. We can recommend insurance carriers we have used in the past, just give us a call.

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Questions?

Contact us at 252-393-6457