Program Description
Join us for a hands-on training day to support our Adaptive Kayaking Programs! This immersive experience will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support adventurers of all abilities—both on and off the water. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake James, the day blends meaningful learning with community building and plenty of time on the lake. Below is a sample schedule of the day:
9:00AM-11:00AM CAP Sauce Training: CAP stands for Community, Access, and Preparation—the three core ingredients in every Waypoint Adventure program. This session will introduce you to our signature approach to inclusion, showing why these elements are essential for creating accessible adventures. You’ll gain practical strategies for applying CAP principles in your own work.
11:00AM-12:00pm Introduction to Adaptive Gear: Learn about the various types of adaptive kayaking equipment we use. We’ll walk through their purposes, demonstrate how they function, and give you a chance to explore and ask questions.
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch Break: Please bring a packed lunch. While Marion (the nearest town with food options) is about 20 minutes away, we encourage everyone to stay on-site and enjoy a relaxed picnic—either as a group or on your own by the lake.
12:45PM-2:30PM Let's go Kayaking! Time to get on the water! Most of our kayaks are tandems, and you’ll be paired with a partner to paddle together. We’ll outfit boats with adaptive features so you can experience how they work first-hand. There will be opportunities to switch setups and try different configurations throughout the session.
2:30PM-3:00PM Debrief/Reflections/Trailer Loading
Location/Directions: Lake James State Park Visitors Center Q47C+2M, Linville, NC 28761
We will begin the morning in a conference room in the Visitor's Center and then as a group drive to the put in for the afternoon paddle.
Bathrooms: There are accessible bathrooms in the visitor's center as well as near the boat launch and parking area.
Instructors: Ryan Carlson and Theresa Scott
What to bring:
Contact Information:
Theresa Scott
email: [email protected]
cell:334-437-4911
06/03/2025
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 12
Registration starts on 05/19/2025 and ends on 06/02/2025.
Please contact Waypoint Adventure NC if you have any questions.