Kent Ford’s highly acclaimed books, videos and instruction have made him one of the most recognized paddlers in paddlesport worldwide. Kent’s unique background includes twenty years of international whitewater racing and coaching, combined with similar experience teaching recreational boating to all levels of paddlers. His eighteen dvds, videos, and books on paddlesports have influenced the education of half a million paddlers. Our materials are developed with the cooperation of the top instructors in each discipline, and provide the perfect review or preparation for hands-on instruction.
As an ACA Canoe and Kayak instructor trainer, Kent provides paddlers and prospective instructors a framework for better understanding paddling technique, theory, and safety. These observations are adapted from the same training regimens and analyis utilized by World Champion freestyle and slalom competitors. It is all shared in an invigorating class atmosphere, designed to so everyone in the group is able to contribute and flourish.