This webinar is aimed at anyone looking to paddle in the US and covers the opportunities to paddle throughout the country, including types of environment available and grades, visa requirements and byelaws, logistics of getting to and in and around the country, as well as local guide top tips.
Please note, the information in this presentation is correct at the time of recording in March 2023. You will need to double check the requirements before making any travel plans.
Presented by John Ozard, Paddle UK (UKCC) Level 2 Canoe and Kayak Coach, Paddle Explore Provider and Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Provider. Joing John are Karrie Thomas, Executive Director, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Sally Dewes, Kayaking and Rafting the Grand Canyon and Gennifer Gatan, Sea Kayaking California Coast.
John has paddled and coached in the north east and south east U.S., paddled on the U.S. west coast in Washington, as well as overseas in Wales and Portugal. John began canoeing in the north eastern United States in the early 1970’s with a variety of whitewater and flatwater open canoe journeys. He purchased a touring kayak in 2003 and was instantly hooked. He began coaching paddlesports in 2009. John will highlight logistics and entry requirements of paddling in the States.
