Patrick is a watersports expert and has worked in every state on the West Coast teaching paddlesports courses. From Otter Bar Kayak lodge in California, to Next Adventure Kayak School in Oregon and Washington, to Turnagain Kayak and Alaska Pacific University in Alaska.
Patrick teaches a variety of outdoor education courses at Alaska Pacific University with some of his favorites being Surfing (in Hawaii), Swift Water Rescue, and Whitewater Kayaking. Patrick can certify instructors through the American Canoe Association (ACA) and provides those courses for APU Outdoor Studies students, staff, faculty, and the general public.
During the winter time, Patrick also helps with snow science classes, teaches fat biking classes, and works part time at Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage teaching skiing and snowboarding.
Certifications:
- American Canoe Association (ACA): Patrick is also the chair for the Packraft Education Committee and involved with various other education and curriculum design committees within the ACA.
- Level 4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Trainer
- Level 3 Packrafting Instructor Trainer
- Level 2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor Trainer
- Level 5 Advanced Whitewater Kayak Instructor
- Level 5 Advanced Open Water Sea Kayak Instructor
- Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
- Level 4 Whitewater Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
- Professional Ski Instructor Association Alpine Ski Instructor
- American Association of Snowboard Instructors Snowboard Instructor
- Wilderness First Responder
