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November 11-14, 2022

BEATING THE BUMP:  OPEN WATER KAYAKING WORKSHOP

St. Augustine, FL
Level 4 ICW
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It's that time of year again! Our favorite venues in St. Augustine always provide some spectacularly dynamic conditions to challenge your paddling skills and expand your comfort zone.

This popular multi-day event is an excellent opportunity for kayakers of intermediate level or higher to learn how to paddle, teach, and lead groups in open water, surf, and tidal currents. You'll learn to apply your paddling and rescue skills in these more-challenging conditions. Other topics include navigation, reading conditions, surfing, and identifying safe zones. The stellar group of instructors will work directly with you to help you meet every challenge.

This event is also designed to provide the aspiring sea kayak instructor the opportunity to earn credit for a Level 4 Skills Assessment, Trip Leader Assessment, Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) or Update.

Whether you'd like to upgrade your Instructor or Trip Leader certification, or you just want to take your skills to the next level, this event is for you!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of spots are available. To register, please contact Evergreen Outfitters at 716-763-2266. 

COST: $125/day. Group discounts available. A limited number of kayaks and equipment are available for rental upon request.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Tom Nickels is an ACA-certified Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer.
Mike is an ACA Level 4 Open Water Kayak Instructor on the path to becoming an Instructor Trainer
Call now to reserve your spot.
(716)-763-2266

​​Find more kayaking workshops here.
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summer tours 2022

Chautauqua Lake & Lake Erie
See descriptions below for our weekly & monthly outings
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lessons

Lessons available every Saturday Memorial Day thru Labor Day
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kayaking workshops

Take a trip.  Learn a skill.  Surf the waves.
If you've ever wanted to take your kayaking to a new level, these workshops with our ACA certified instructors are for you.

level 1

Calm water, protected from wind, waves, & boat traffic.

level 2

Protected water near shore. Winds up to 10 knots, waves up to 1ft, current up to 1 knot.

level 3

Two of the following: 10-15 knot winds, 1-2 ft seas, 1-2 ft breaking waves (surf) 1-2 knot current.

Level 4

Three of the following: open water, 11-16 knot winds, 1-3 ft seas, 1-3 ft surf, and 1-3 knot current.

Call now to reserve your spot.
(716) 763-2266
November 12-16, 2021

Coastal kayaking
​Instructor workshop



jekyll island, ga

LEVEL 1-3 ICW
READ COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES HERE.
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If you are an intermediate level kayaker and would like to get more comfortable in open-water conditions, this training event is for you!

Jekyll Island, GA provides an excellent venue for intermediate paddlers to learn and practice strokes and rescues, as well as safely manage movement through open water challenges such as moderate waves, surf, and current.  There will be plenty of Level 3-4 Instructors around for safety and coaching, so you will be able to focus on pushing the envelope and learning in a "challenge by choice" environment.

This course is also designed to provide the aspiring sea kayak instructor the opportunity to teach and earn credit for an ACA Level 3 Open Water Kayak Instructor Development Workshop (L3 IDW), Instructor Certification Exam (L3 ICE), Update, Skills Assessment, or Trip Leader Assessment.


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of spots are available. To register, please contact Evergreen Outfitters at 716-763-2266. 

COST: $125/day. Group discounts available. A limited number of kayaks and equipment are available for rental upon request.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Tom Nickels is an ACA-certified Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer.
Mike is an ACA Level 4 Open Water Kayak Instructor on the path to becoming an Instructor Trainer.
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December 3-7, 2021

meeting the bump/Beating the bump
coastal kayaking
​instructor workshop



St. augustine, fl

LEVEL 3-4 ICW
READ COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES HERE.
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This is an excellent opportunity for kayakers of intermediate level or higher to learn how to paddle and lead groups safely in open water, surf, and tidal currents.

Topics covered include navigation, reading conditions, identifying safe zones, intermediate strokes, bracing, rolling, surfing, towing, and rescues. The stellar group of instructors, coming in from all over the country, will work directly with you to help you meet the challenge.

This event is also designed to provide the aspiring sea kayak instructor the opportunity to teach and earn credit for a Level 3-4 Skills Assessment, Trip Leader Assessment, Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW) or Update.
Whether you'd like to become an instructor, are already on that path, or you just want to take your skills to the next level, this event is for you!


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. A limited number of spots are available. To register, please contact Evergreen Outfitters at 716-763-2266. 

PREREQUISITES for SKILLS STUDENTS: Successful completion of L3 skills course, or equivalent experience with approval.

PREREQUISITES for IDW: Successful completion of L3-4 Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment and current ACA member. (See our calendars or contact us for scheduled Assessments.) 

COST: $125/day. Group discounts available. A limited number of kayaks and equipment are available for rental upon request.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Tom Nickels is an ACA-certified Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor Trainer.
Mike is an ACA Level 4 Open Water Kayak Instructor on the path to becoming an Instructor Trainer.

summer tours

2022 Season
Our summer tours range from beginner to intermediate level and run from Memorial Day through Labor Day

reservations required. if there are no reservations, we won't show up.
we reserve the right to cancel an outing due to poor weather conditions.

Call now to reserve your spot.
(716) 763-2266

monday night paddle
cassadaga Lakes
​(once a month)

Paddlers of all experience levels are welcome to join us on this new guided paddling tour!  Come out and enjoy the beautiful Cassadaga Lakes where you will see lots of water fowl, including a pair of swans.  
Cost:  $25.00 w/ rental; free with your own gear
Date: One Monday/month
Meet Time: 6:30p
Location: Dale Dr. public boat launch

tuesday night paddle
lake erie @ barcelona

This is a guided paddling tour of the many faces of Lake Erie.  Enjoy a peaceful sunset paddle or charge towards shore as you surf along the waves.  It's certain to be fun whatever the conditions! 
Cost:  $25.00 w/ rental; free with your own gear
Date: Every Tuesday 
Meet Time: 6:30p
Location: Barcelona Boat Launch, Westfield







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wednesday night paddle
Chautauqua outlet

Join us for a serene flat water tour suitable for paddlers of all levels.  We'll help beginners learn to kayak, canoe, or paddleboard while experiencing the sights and sounds of a wide variety of wildlife. More experienced paddlers can share their knowledge with others, or form a group of "travelers" to set a faster pace and see more by going farther. Then, if you worked up an appetite paddling, meet up at Big Tree Soft Serve and treat yourself to some of the best around!

Cost:  $25.00 w/ rental; free with your own gear
​Date: Every Wednesday 
Start Time: 6:30p
Location: McCrea Point Park on Jones & Gifford Rd in Jamestown, NY

thursday night paddle
erie, pa

Paddlers of any experience level are welcome to try paddle boards and canoes, as well as kayaks as we paddle along the shoreline of Lake Erie in Erie, PA. 
Cost:  $25.00 w/ rental; free with your own gear
Date: Every Thursday
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Meet Time: 6:30p
Location: East Avenue boat ramp
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Saturday night
​moonlight paddle
(once a month)

The only thing as beautiful as the sun setting on the lake is the moon rising out of it.  For a chance to experience Chautauqua Lake at its best, join us for one of our monthly full moon paddles.  If you own headlamps or deck lamps, please bring them; limited number of deck lamps are available.  
Cost:  $25.00 w/ rental; $5 with your own gear
Date: One Saturday/month
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Meet Time: varies based on sunset
Location: varies
See calendar for details
Call now to reserve your spot.
(716) 763-2266

personalize your adventure

Allow us to help you  personalize your trip.  If you want to be involved in a women-only trip, special badges for Scouts, Corporate outings or just some special time with the family, we can help!  Calling is the first step to a grand adventure.  A minimum of 4 people is required.  Pricing is dependent on length of trip.

store hours:

Labor Day thru Memorial Day
Tues-Sat: 10a-6p
​Sun-Mon: Closed

​Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Mon-Sat: 10a-6p
Sun: 10a-4p
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EVERGREEN OUTFITTERS
61 WATER STREET
MAYVILLE, NY 14757


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​MIKE@EVERGREEN-OUTFITTERS.COM
716-763-2266

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What Our Clients Are Saying

"My wife and I stopped in to rent a kayak for me. I cannot express enough how friendly and informative every single staff member was. This was probably one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had in a long time. I would highly recommend them for your kayaking needs. Thanks to everyone there!!" - Christopher Johnson

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