Most people enjoy the freedom and connection with the environment that both kayaking and backpacking provide. For some of us, we have combined the two by loading our kayaks with all we need for an overnight stay on a local island, or a multi-week adventure in remote locations. No matter which is your preference, kayak camping takes the adventure to a whole new level! NSPN will be holding another annual Sea Kayak Camping Workshop as a means to introduce the sport to those who have camped but never kayaked, those who have kayaked but never camped, and even those who have never kayaked or camped, but are interested in both.
This year, we are trying a new approach: We are going to unpack a fully loaded kayak, and set up a complete campsite, discussing gear options and packing methods as we go. With the help of a few volunteers, we will have several examples of tents and shelters, sleeping bags and pads, cook stoves and cookware, tarps, drybags, food, and so on. The idea of the workshop is not so much what people need to buy, but instead providing people with the information they need to make their own decisions about how they select their gear.
When: April 26th from noon to about 4pm
Where: Gould Barn, 1 Howlett Street, Topsfield, MA
Parking: On-street or across the green (we cannot use the church parking lot)
Cost: Free!
RSVP and Questions can be sent to [email protected]
Additional volunteers to provide gear and assist during Q&A sessions welcome.

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