Every Thursday evening from 5:00 pm until sunset throughout the


summer, we meet to practice kayak skills. This is a very diverse


group, ranging from ‘I just bought this boat’ new to kayaking to


those with years of experience who are keeping up their own


skills . We welcome people to the club for the first time with


introductions to other members and a sharing attitude that help


new people get a leg up in this activity and NSPN.


What do we ask of you? A NSPN membership card, or $6 and a


NSPN/ACA waiver (available on the website or at the lake) will


be your ticket to participate. We all are responsible for our


own actions and safety, NSPN is solely a volunteer organization


and we get together for our own enjoyment. A PFD (personal


floatation device) is required, spray skirt, appropriate


clothing for the water temperature, and things like paddle


float, nose plugs, goggles, and helmets  would be useful toys to


bring.


So, come join us any Thursday during the summer.


Chebacco Lake is located on the town line of Hamilton and


Essex, north of Manchester by the Sea. To get there, take 128


north to Manchester by the Sea ( Pine St.) exit 16 and head away


from Manchester at the bottom of the exit. This direction takes


you to a gravel roadway. Take this 1.4 miles and turn right into


a parking lot with a boat landing.

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Knight&Foote Rolling Class




Wednesday, July 21, 2004


5:30 - 8:00 PM


Lake Cochituate, Wayland, MA




ROLLING: It is fun, a way to cool off and the best way to recover from a capsize. And you can impress all your friends!




Karen and Bob are teaming up to to introduce paddlers to the technique of rolling and to assist paddlers with a roll in progressing as far as their skills allow. Sign up now because rolling classes always fill up fast.




REQUIRED SKILLS: Participants must be comfortable performing a wet exit. If you are a novice, please come to a few NSPN practice sessions before the class so we can help you!




REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: a kayak with adequate flotation, a paddle, a sprayskirt, a PFD, a paddlefloat, pump and sponge.




FEE: $35.00 for NSPN members, $50.00 for non-members who must also sign waivers




NOTE: Your check made payable to NSPN is your reservation. If you wait until the last minute the class may be full.




CLASS SIZE: Maximum 10




TO REGISTER send an email to the class facilitator, Suzanne Pritchett, at [email protected] . Suzanne will tell you where to mail your check and keep the registration and waiting lists. Suzanne will only hold your slot when she receives your check made out to NSPN. Write clearly on the memo line that the check is for the 7/21 rolling class. If you cannot attend you will receive a refund only if your slot can be filled from the waiting list.




The club makes every effort to provide classes at below market prices. In the highly unlikely event that the class is canceled due to extreme weather, there will be no refunds. Lightning will obviously keep us off the water, but much can be learned from these talented teachers on shore.




INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:




Karen Knight is an accomplished educator and paddler with the demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and direct students of varying ages and abilities. With attention to details, a creative spirit, and strong desire for excellence, she strives to provide an environment that enables students to discover their potential. Karen is an ACA Instructor Trainer in Coastal Kayaking and Freestyle Canoeing. She is also a Registered Maine Guide with over 17 years experience in outdoor leadership and instruction. Karen has also been the ACA National Women=s Champion in Interpretive Freestyle Canoe (dancing on water).




Bob Foote is an Instructor Trainer Educator in Whitewater Canoeing for the American Canoe Association and is in the process of becoming an Instructor Trainer in Coastal Kayaking. Bob is on the ACA=s Coastal Kayaking Committee and Chairs the River Instructional Sub-Committee of the National Safety, Education and Instructional Committee. Well known for 25 years in the whitewater canoeing arena, Bob has also been a kayaker, whitewater and coastal, for almost 15 years. Bob spends his days traveling around the United States, Canada, and South America teaching or leading trips, writing articles and designing boats. Bob has also been the ACA National Mens Champion in Interpretive Freestyle Canoe.

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