Volunteer Training: Open Water (Canoe/Kayak/SUP), 10/11/25, 3 p.m.
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Date: Sat Oct 11, 3:00 PM EST - Sat Oct 11, 6:30 PM EST
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Volunteers

Location: Camp Wai Lani, 500 Wai Lani Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Who Can Attend:  Adults

Adult Event Fee $10 per adult 

Registration Deadline: 9/28/2025

 

Prerequisite: Small Craft Safety Canoe/Kayak/SUP Training

 

Learn how to safely use the canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards at Camp Wai Lani. Please note this training does not qualify volunteers to take their girls canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding on open or coastal waters off GSWCF property.

Learning Objectives
- Understand the requirements to take girls canoe, kayak, and paddle boarding at Camp Wai Lani
- Learn how to look up tides and determine appropriate conditions for canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddle boarding at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand winds, currents, water terrain, and safety in situations at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand desired outcomes of girls using watercraft at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand float plan requirements and communication required by the ranger
- Learn how to rescue others when supervising canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle-boarding activities at Camp Wai Lani
- Understand and preform basic water strokes
- Learn and demonstrate how to clean and store gear at Camp Wai Lani

Confirmation Email:
Will be sent out two weeks before the event start date. Important: The confirmation email will includes required prework, packing lists, trainer contact information and other important details need to prepare for the day of the training.

Refund/Cancellation Guidelines:
* All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and sent directly to info@gswcf.org
* There will be no refunds or transfers for no-shows. Please refer to the training description for information regarding potential no-show fees.
* Refund requests received on or after 9/28/2025 will not be eligible for a refund, except in extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case request.
* For questions about this event, please contact Adult Learning at adultlearning@gswcf.org.
* Click here to fill out the form for a waitlist spot if this event is sold out. Please note, this does not guarantee your registration into the event.


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