Instruction & Event Schedule
After years of traveling around the country teaching students how to paddle and living out of their travel trailer 24/7, Karen and Bob have finally decided to settle down. They got an offer they couldn’t refuse and are now living in Denton, MD, which is 2 hours from Washington D.C. on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Although their home no longer has wheels, they are still traveling, teaching paddling, and guiding trips, albeit Bob on a more selective basis due to his new position.
Between them they can teach flat water canoeing (including Freestyle), whitewater canoeing, whitewater kayaking, and kayaking – beginner through advanced. Both are ACA Instructor Trainers in all of the above disciplines and offer ACA Instructor Development Workshops and Certification classes all over the country for camps, the Scouts, colleges, and for the general public.
Bob has taught canoeing and kayaking to literally hundreds of students over the years. One of his most unique gifts as a teacher is the ability to watch a student and precisely analyze that individual's strengths and weaknesses. He can then translate that analysis into meaningful demonstrations and instruction that will produce results. His understanding of the dynamics of canoeing and kayaking is truly inspirational. Bob also excels at teaching how to read water and work with it rather against it.
Karen is like the Michael Jordon of grace and beauty on the water. Her grace and elegance is unequalled. She is soft spoken, but has a keen eye when it comes to instruction and can help anyone become a better paddler. She is versatile, not only as a teacher but as a paddler, which gives her a broad base of knowledge to draw from.
You will be hard pressed to find another teaching team with such depth, patience and love for the sport of paddling, as Bob and Karen.
If you would like a class in your area do not hesitate to contact them. |
2010 Season |
Types of Classes |
Karen is currently booking classes for 2010
Contact Information |
February 5-7 |
ACA Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam
L 1- Introduction to Kayak & L 2 -Essentials of Kayak Touring
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Monica Woll at Florida Bay Outfitters
104050 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-3018
www.kayakfloridakeys.com
info@kayakfloridakeys.com |
February 11-14 |
ACA Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam
L 1 - Introduction to Kayak, L 2 - Essentials of Kayak Touring, & L 3 - Coastal Kayak
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Monica Woll at Florida Bay Outfitters
104050 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL 33037
(305) 451-3018
www.kayakfloridakeys.com
info@kayakfloridakeys.com |
March 12-14 |

ACA Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam
L 1- Introduction to Kayak & L 2 -Essentials of Kayak Touring
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Rani Henderson
Artist Boat
4919 Austin Pl.
Galveston, TX 77551
Office 409-770-0722
Cell 713-569-0722
www.artistboat.org
rhenderson@artistboat.org
Class to be held in Galveston, TX |
March 12-15 |

ACA Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam
L 1 - Introduction to Kayak, L 2 - Essentials of Kayak Touring, & L 3 - Coastal Kayak
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Rani Henderson
Artist Boat
4919 Austin Pl.
Galveston, TX 77551
Office 409-770-0722
Cell 713-569-0722
www.artistboat.org
rhenderson@artistboat.org
Class to be held in Galveston, TX |
April 16 - 18 |

East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival (Charleston, SC) – 20th Anniversary
Teaching sea kayak & canoe classes (Freestyle) |
Charleston County Parks & Recreation
861 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
http://www.ccprc.com/kayak.html |
May 21-25 |

ACA Instructor Development Workshop and Certification Exam
River Canoe L 1 – L 4
Assisting CKAPCO ITE Kenny Guerrant with the course
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Canoe and Kayak Paddle Company http://ckapco.com
Mike Aronoff mikearonoff@aol.com
703-264-8911
(7 AM - 6 PM EST please) |
June 4-6 |
Power Up Symposium – Masters Series
Sea Kayak and Canoe Instructional Programs |
Marshall Seddon
The River Connection
9 West Market Street
Hyde Park, New York 12538
845.229.0595 or 845.242.4731
marshall@the-river-connection.com
www.the-river-connection.com |
July 23-25 |
PowerPlay Symposium – Master Series
Sea Kayak and Canoe Instructional Programs |
Marshall Seddon
The River Connection
9 West Market Street
Hyde Park, New York 12538
845.229.0595 or 845.242.4731
marshall@the-river-connection.com
www.the-river-connection.com |
Mid-August |
2010 Grand Canyon Trip (Bob’s 30th Year Anniversary of Guiding in the GC)
At this time the trip is full. Taking names for the waiting list. |
Contact Bob directly |