We expect Paddlesports Safety Facilitators (PSF) to be able to effectively maneuver their craft and demonstrate competent rescue techniques. This certification allows the facilitator to introduce paddlecraft safety and knowledge to the beginner paddler in a land-based setting. This module is to be taught in conjunction with the Paddlesports Safety Facilitator General Knowledge Module. This is a 4-year, non-renewable certification.
If you’re a student who would like a resource to prepare for this course, ACA is pleased to provide a free online paddling safety course, here. A certificate of completion is included!
General Knowledge Module Duration: Minimum of 4 hours
Discipline Specific Module Duration: Minimum of 1 hour per module
Flat water, protected from wind, waves and outside boat traffic, with current less than 0.5 knots and within swimming distance of shore.
12 Participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional qualified assistant, the ratio can be 24 : 2. The maximum number of participants permitted is 24.
The PSF course may be offered by ACA Level 3 (or higher) SUP Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators. Additionally, this course may be offered by currently certified ACA Level 1 and 2 instructors who hold the Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) Endorsement. If the ACA Instructor would like to offer PSF module(s) in the other disciplines of canoe or kayak (other than which they are currently certified), they must hold an ACA Level 1 Skills Assessment (or higher) in that additional discipline to offer that module.
Level 1: Intro to Kayaking, Canoeing, SUP, or Packrafting Skills, Assessment, or Certification Course
Community Paddlesports Leader (CPL) Certification Course
Paddlesports Leader (PL) Certification Course