Why I am NOT an ACA instructor

Everyones journey is a little different. This is mine. And unlike a lot of paddling instructors I chose NOT to work with ACA. Here is why. You can get my gear list and float plan (AND STICKERS!) here https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku/shop If you like this content you can support me by buying me a coffee, right here. https://ko-fi.com/adventureotaku The Gear I use: Kayak - Delta Seventeen - https://tinyurl.com/bd6p26zx Paddle - Werner Camano - Paddle - Werner Kalliste - https://bit.ly/3L7GPCD PFD - Astral Greenjacket - https://bit.ly/3mF0RKI Drysuit - Kokatat Gore-tex Meridian - https://bit.ly/3JkUoMH Personal Locator Beacon - ACR Resqlink - https://bit.ly/3L7wHtG If you need help getting started paddling or backpacking, check out my books on Amazon and Apple Books. https://tinyurl.com/r79u9mnd The Simple Guide to Kayak Camping - https://tinyurl.com/bd5x2d29 The Simple Guide to Kayaking - https://tinyurl.com/yzm9dwye GO! - the trip planning book -https://tinyurl.com/mrxa6vxy The Simple Guide to Backpacking - https://tinyurl.com/mws2t92k The Simple Guide to SUP - https://tinyurl.com/26y3m82d The Adventure Journal - https://tinyurl.com/s8sefaw6 All my books for iPAd - https://tinyurl.com/aya5pc3j My Most Popular Videos: Choosing a kayak - Length Matters -    • Choosing a kayak - length matters   Choosing a kayak - Understanding rocker -    • Choosing a Kayak   Understanding Rocker   3 season VS 4 season tents -    • 3 season vs 4 season tents   First Aid Kits -    • NOLS Wilderness First Aid Instructor expla...   Paddling in High Winds -    • Kayak Instructor Life: Lessons in High Wind   KOA Campgrounds -    • Now I understand KOA campgrounds!   Kayaking Skills Videos Packing your kayak -    • Packing for Kayak Camping and Expeditions   Edging your kayak -    • Edging your Kayak - For Better Control   Turning a long Kayak -    • Turning  A Long Kayak*   Mastering the Forward Stroke -    • Mastering the Kayak Forward Stroke   Teaching the Forward Stroke -    • Kayak Instructor Life - Teaching the Forwa...   Tips for the outdoors: Ten tips for Sea kayakers -    • 10 Tips for Sea Kayakers   Ten more! -    • 10 MORE kayaking tips!   The Ten Essentials -    • The Ten Essentials For Kayaking and Beyond   Follow me! on Instagram   / adventure.otaku   The Adventure Otaku Theme was composed and performed by IainB - and you can get it on Bandcamp - https://iainb.bandcamp.com #outdoors #outdoorfun #outdoorgear #kayaking #safety #kayaksafety #outdoorsafety #kayak #paddler #paddleinstructor #seakayak #kayak #kayaker #kayaking #outdoors #outdoorlife #outdoorfun #outdoorgear #adventure #backpacking #backpack #backpacker #outdooreducation