BECOME A TRIP LEADER!

Long Island Paddlers is as active, welcoming and enjoyable as it is — all year round — because of our dedicated team of Volunteers and our caring crew of Volunteer Trip Leaders!

Learn how to plan out and conduct safe and enjoyable group trips on the water, and improve your own paddling skills at the same time!

Each year, beginning in the early Spring, we offer a formal peer training program to interested members, and we support you every step of the way! Training is conducted via in-person workshops, on-the-water training sessions and trip-leader only trips. Your first few trips will have assistance from experienced trip leaders, and you will get to know other trip leaders who can co-lead with you on future trips. You can even earn points for leading trips, which can be used towards Club merchandise and special events!

By the start of peak kayaking season, you will learn:

  • How to Map & Plan Club Trips based on the tides, currents, channels, and other location conditions
  • How to Post & Manage Club Trips
  • How to Lead Group Trips with on-the-water communication and risk mitigation techniques
  • Kayak Gear Essentials, including how to use a VHF Radio
  • Kayak Safety Essentials
  • Kayak Self-Rescue and Assisted Rescue


Training is led by:
Mike Matty, LIP Safety Coordinator and an ACA Instructor  
Chris Fleming, LIP Trips Coordinator

If you are interested in joining the ranks and contributing to the Club as a trip leader, or if you have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Chris Fleming
LIP Trips Coordinator & Trip Leader Coordinator

CONTACT US ABOUT BECOMING A TRIP LEADER

RAY SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Training Assistance currently available for the 2023 Season! Apply today!

The Ray Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund is made available each year to a few members who wish to advance their paddling skills with outside kayak training and certification. The grant is an amount equal to one-half of the tuition cost of a course, workshop, training, or certification. This amount can be used on one or multiple courses. workshops, or certifications. 

 

The primary stipulation for this Scholarship Fund is that the knowledge gained must then be brought back to the club and shared with members, either as a presentation or training session. Read more about the fund and how to apply here…

APPLY HERE

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