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NORTH ATLANTIC SYMPOSIA, SHOWS AND EVENTS
March 26-28: Paddlesport 2009 Show, Somerset, N.J.
A kayak, canoe, and outdoor show, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, N.J. Sponsored by The Jersey Paddler. Exhibits include manufacturers of kayaks, canoes, accessories, sportswear, paddling clubs, professional instruction and expeditions. Lectures and video/slide shows of exotic trips and expeditions, plus paddling techniques. For more information, call (888) 22-KAYAK or visit
www.jerseypaddler.com
March 27-28: Small Boat Shop Warehouse Sale
The Latest 2010 models. Used boats. All in-stock boats and accessories at special pre-season prices. Sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, canoes, rowing shells, row boats, peddle boats, and small sailboats. Free admission. For more information, Small Boat Shop, 144 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854; (203) 854-5223 www.thesmallboatshop.com
April 9: 10th Annual Bangor Paddle Smart Safety Symposium
FREE! For Beginner and Experienced Paddlers Alike!
Time: 5-9:30 PM at Husson University ’s Newman Gymnasium
Race preparation workshops and river reading. How to paddle safely on fresh and salt water. Paddling the coast, surviving cold water immersion, details of a Coast Guard rescue, in-pool capsize recovery demonstrations, selecting the right kayak or canoe, packing your boat for a picnic or overnight trip, gear selection, picking a scenic and safe daytrip inland and on the ocean. Come early at 4 p.m. and demo a kayak in the pool or participate in rolling clinic.
Karen Francoeur, Castine Kayak Adventures (207)866-3506 castinekayak@gmail.com
Brad Ryder, Epic Sports (207)941-5670 info@epicsportsgear.com
April 24-25: Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Annual Spring Demo Weekend & Storewide Sale.
Saturday 9-6; Sunday 10-5. Free. Major manufacturers on hand; demo equipment; classes, talks, and tips. Friendly staff on hand. Rain or shine. 41 Bridge St. (Rte. 179), Collinsville, CT. Call (860) 693-6977 or visit www.cckstore.com
May 21-23: Adirondack Paddlefest
Old Forge, N.Y. Sponsored by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co. More than 1,000 canoes and kayaks on sale. Test paddle kayaks. Lectures and skill sessions. Live music, food, and fun for the whole family. www.mountainmanoutdoors.com
May 23: Contoocook River Kayak & Canoe Demo Day
Contoocook River Canoe Co., Concord, N.H. More than 200 kayaks and canoes to demo, talk to the reps. On-the-hour in-water and on-land presentations. Call (603) 753-9804 or www.contoocookcanoe.com
June 5: World Ocean Day Festival
Old Quarry Ocean Adventures, Deer Isle, Maine. Family oriented weekend festival of outdoor activities, education, and fun. http://oldquarry.com
June 10-13: New England Intermediate Rough Water Symposium
Point Judith, Rhode Island. Sponsored by Maine Island Kayak Co, and NDK. Focus on intermediate level rock garden play, tidal stream work including trips out to The Race off Fishers Islands, and surfing with a bit of Greenland and BCU. Facilities at a "youth camp" facililty on a protected bay on the edge of this small Rhode Island town. Tom Bergh, Maine Island Kayak Co, Peaks Island, ME 04108;
207-766-2419 h; 207-232-6733 c; www.maineislandkayak.com
June 12-13: 21st Annual Atlantic Canada Sea Kayaker’s Meeting
Tangier, Nova Scotia. Discover one of the best paddling destinations in eastern Canada. Clinics, slides shows, traditional church supper. . Pre and post meeting sessions (June 11 – Tidal Current Clinic; June 14 – Surfing Clinic). Special Guest: Jim Price, Eastern Edge Outfitters, Paddle Canada Senior IT. Scott Cunningham, (877) 404-2774; www.coastaladventures.com
June 25-27: Wooden Boat Show
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Ct. Enjoy hundreds of wood-crafted boats including kayaks, test paddle, seminars, programs, special events; www.thewoodenboatshow.com
CLASSES
May 15-16 and May 22-23: Maine Sea Kayak Guide Courses
Lincoln Canoe & Kayak
Two weekends. The first weekend will be a mix of classroom and on water time, the second will be an overnight trip on Casco Bay. Lincoln Outdoor Center, 8 Varney Rd., Freeport, ME; (207) 865-0455; LOC@paddlelincoln.com or www.paddlelincoln.com
June 2-5: Maine Sea Kayak Guide Courses at Lincoln Canoe & Kayak
Full day of classroom prep and a three-day expedition in Muscongus Bay.
Designed to provide leadership training for outdoor program trip leaders and to prepare guide candidates for the Maine Sea Kayak Guide Exam. Courses will train and instruct participants in the knowledge and skills required to lead single or multi-day sea kayak trips on the Maine Coast. They are also an opportunity for recreational paddlers to develop paddling expertise. The four-day course content goes beyond the essential skills required to become a Registered Maine Guide.
Lincoln Outdoor Center, 8 Varney Rd., Freeport, ME; (207) 865-0455; LOC@paddlelincoln.com or www.paddlelincoln.com
RACES
April 24: 28th Annual Run of the Charles
Greater Boston. Series of professional and amateur canoe and kayak races for ages 12 and up, with more than 1,500 participants. Races wind along the Charles River through Dedham, Needham, Newton, Wellesley, and Waltham to Herter Park, Soldiers Field Road, Allston. Races include the $5,000 Professional Flatwater 26-Mile Canoe Marathon, 24-Mile Canoe Relay Race for teams of ten, and 19-, 9- and six-mile canoe and kayak races. Take note: The six miler is portage-free.
Sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association, with 43 years of improvements to the health, beauty, and enjoyment of the Charles River. Entry fees $40-$55 a paddler. Free Finish Line Festival at MDC Herter Park. Race or Volunteer. Contact: (508) 698-6810 or rotc@crwa.org. Look for on-line information and registration at www.crwa.org
May 1: Upper Ashuelot Race.
9 miles from Ashuelot River Park, Keene to West Swanzey, N.H. (pro race is 19 miles). One short portage. www.neckra.org
May 9: Aroostook River Canoe/Kayak Race.
This race has changed from 60 to 30 miles and will now run from Ashland to Presque Isle, Maine, thus removing the portage around the Caribou Dam. www/neckra.org
May 15: 34th Annual Blackstone River Canoe/Kayak Race
12 miles, South Grafton, Mass., finish to be determined by water levels. www.thebrwa.org
May 15: Essex River Race, Essex, Mass
Run by the Cape Ann Rowing Club, 5.5-mile open water event on the Essex River, start at Route 133 at Essex town landing, go around Cross Island, and back. www.blackburnchallenge.com
May 16: The 12th Annual Mystic Herring Run.
Mystic River, Somerville, Mass. Run, walk, or paddle for the fish. Follow the herring up to the Mystic Lakes following a 12- or 3-mile course. Iron Herring Award for men and women competing in both the run and paddle. www.mysticriver.org
May 16: Round the Mountain.
10.5-mile race in Adirondacks, N.Y, starts at Ampersand Bay on Lower Saranac Lake, down the Saranac River, Lower Locks, through Oseetah Lake to finish on Lake Flower in Saranac Lake. www.macscanoe.com
May 22-25: General Clinton Canoe Regatta.
70 miles on the Susquehanna River in upstate New York, from Otsego Lake, Cooperstown to General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Kayak classes in what is said to be the longest single day flatwater canoe race in the world. Full weekend with 50 races. www.canoeregatta.org
June 6: Adirondack 9-miler
Tupper Lake, the Adirondacks, New York. Start at the "Crusher" on the Raquette River fishing access site, Rt. 3/30, 5 miles east of Tupper Lake. Paddle to Simon Pond and end at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club. For all Adirondack races this summer, www.macscanoe.com
June 13: The 6th Annual River Westport River Run.
Family-fun course or a competitive paddle, beginning at Hix Bridge and finishing at the Head of Westport, Mass. Sponsored by the Westport River Watershed Alliance. Two courses: Challenge (8.5 miles) wind and tide are always an issue. Family (3.5 miles) easy paddle with tide flow. Kayak rentals are available on race day at a discounted price from Osprey SeaKayak Adventures. Transportation of kayak to race start is included. Call Osprey SeaKayak at (508) 636-0300 to reserve. Prizes awarded in a variety of classes. Free Shuttle back to race start. Additional Information at the www.wrwa.com or email info@wrwa.com . Westport River Watershed Alliance, 1151 Main Rd., Westport, MA02790; (508) 636-3016.
June 16: Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond.
Griswold, Ct. A 7.5-mile two-lap race around the pond or a 3.5-mile one-lap race for recreational kayakers. www.neckra.org
June 19: Fourth Annual Nashua River Canoe and Kayak Race
Nashua River, Groton, Mass. www.neckra.org or rabinkin@msn.com
June 19 and Aug. 21: Against The Tide.
One-mile swim, two-mile kayak, three-mile fitness walk, and/or 5k run to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. The June 19 event will take place at Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, Mass. The Aug. 21 event Nickerson State Park, Brewster, Mass. This fun and inspirational day brings together swimmers, kayakers and walkers of all ages and abilities to join efforts with MBCC in eradicating the breast cancer epidemic. Each participant raises a minimum of $150 in contributions to benefit MBCC and may choose to participate in one or all events. Visit http://mcbcc.org/swim to register or call 1-800-649-MBCC.
July 17: Blackburn Challenge
Gloucester, Mass. 23-mile race on mainly open water, circumnavigating Cape Ann. The race is open to anyone, but there is a half-way checkpoint with a time limit, and a full race pull-out limit of six hours. For race info and online registration, www.blackburnchallenge.com. Or email Donna-Lind@comcast.net or call (978) 764-9407
July 29-Aug. 5: The Tenth Annual Great Hudson River Paddle
Not actually a race, but an expedition, the GHRP 2010 starts in Albany and ends in Peekskill, about 100 miles. Paddlers and guides will camp each night at pre-arranged sites along the way, and new this year a stay at the Hyde Park Inn if desired. Opportunities for paddlers to visit heritage and cultural sites in local communities. Options are available so that paddlers can join the trip anywhere from three days up to the full eight. For more information www.hudsongreenway.state.ny.us or email scott.keller@ hudsongreenway.state.ny.us , or (518) 473-3835.
MID ATLANTIC
SYMPOSIA, SHOWS AND EVENTS
MAY 6-7: Mid-Atlantic Kayak Festival & Demo Days
Camp Letts, Annapolis, MD
Free demos, advice, instruction. Sponsored by Potomac Paddlesports. www.midatlanticfestival.com
CLASSES
March 20-21: WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Aid Course Cattus Island Park, Toms River, NJ. Price: $250.00 per person for both. Two days of intense training in Wilderness First Aid. The Wilderness Medicine Institute staff will teach you the skills needed so you can care for an injured friend until the pros arrive. A few spots are open on this Wilderness First Aid course to folks who need to recertify their Wilderness First Responder. 60% hands-on with realistic scenarios and 40% lectures, demonstration, and discussions. A must for all guides! Crossing Latitudes, (406) 585-5356 or info@crossinglatitudes.com
RACES
May 16: Tom’s River Canoe & Kayak Race.
8 miles on Tom’s River from Riverwood Park to Huddy Park, N.J. www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/canoerace.htm
May 31: Philadelphia Spring Regatta Kayak Race.
Schuykill River, Philadelphia, PA. www.swanboat.org
Aug. 14: The Mayor’s Cup – New York City Kayak Championships
A 26.7-mile paddle around Manhattan. The race has switched from October to August this year to take advantage of better weather. Also it has a new starting location at the 79th Street Boat Basin. Two skill levels, Elite Open and Sea Kayak, with necessary qualifications to enter. Total purse of $15,000 in cash and $20,000 in prizes. www.nymayorscup.com for registration and other information.
SOUTH ATLANTIC
SYMPOSIA, SHOWS AND EVENTS
April 16-18: 20th Annual East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival James Island County Park, Charleston, S.C. One of the premier kayaking events of the year. Lectures, on-water classes, and demonstrations. Four classes run at the same time. Refine your skills in a master class. Learn strokes, rescues, or rolls from H2Outfitters. Demos. For more information www.ccprcevents.com
CLASSES
RACES
March 20: River Quest 2010
Downtown Beaufort Waterfront Park, 1106 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC
10:00 a.m. Start Time. Kayak and Canoe races of 3.0 miles or 7.4 miles. www.active.com or www.HigherGroundBeaufort.com
March 6-April 4: Ultimate Florida Challenge
This race circumnavigates Florida starting in Fort Desoto in Tampa Bay – 1200 miles with a 40-mile portage. The first stage starts at with the Annual Everglades Challenge. At Key Largo you turn north and head for Sebastian Inlet. From there you go to the farthest northeast corner of Florida at Fort Clinch. Then it's about 90 miles upstream on the St. Marys River to St. George. At St. George you begin the infamous 40-mile portage to the Suwannee River at Fargo. After about 220 miles down river you are back in the Gulf of Mexico - next stop Cedar Key. The final sprint from Cedar Key finishes back at Fort Desoto. It's hard to predict which stage will be the toughest since weather will be a factor.
Although the deadlines allow just a bit more than 29 days to complete the Ultimate Florida Challenge, hard chargers might be able to do this in 15 days or so, but the weather would have to cooperate. A more reasonable target is 20 days give. Cruisers may take a more leisurely pace and use every minute of the allowed time. Of course, this challenge is so tough that it is possible that nobody can complete it in the allowed time limits. For more information www.watertribe.com
GREAT LAKES
SYMPOSIA, SHOWS AND EVENTS
July 15-18, 2010
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
Grand Marais, Mich. www.downwindsports.com
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RACES
Send calendar listings to ackayak@comcast.net or ACK Calendar, P.O. Box 520, Ipswich, MA 01938.
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