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Upcoming Trips and Events
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GMGI Tour 11/11/25 @ 3pm
Tour GMGI, Gloucester Maine Genonics Institute, on Tuesday, 11/11/25 @ 3pm. We will begin at the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy- 55 Blackburn Center. See the General Message board for more information on GMGI. Tour lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a group of 10. If you have questions, you may PM me.
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Upcoming Trips and Events
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GMGI Tour 11/11/25 @ 3pm
Tour GMGI, Gloucester Maine Genonics Institute, on Tuesday, 11/11/25 @ 3pm. We will begin at the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy- 55 Blackburn Center. See the General Message board for more information on GMGI. Tour lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a group of 10. If you have questions, you may PM me.
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Sun, Apr 24, 2016
New to Sea Kayaking Workshop10th Annual NSPN New to Sea Kayaking Workshop
Optional Pool Session
Need advice on getting started? Looking for others to kayak with? Wondering which type of kayak is right for you?
Don't miss our annual New to Sea Kayaking Workshop! Learn what equipment you'll need. Learn about safety. Find out what a beginner's trip is like. Discover places that offer classes and specialized training. Discussions with new and experienced fellow kayakers. Plan future adventures!
WORKSHOP (ON LAND)
POOL SESSION
LAKE SESSION
OCEAN DAY TRIP
LOCATION
Gould Bard
Topsfield, MA
Haverhill High School
Haverhill, MA
Chebacco Lake
Wenham, MA
Pavillion Beach
Ipswich, MA
DATE
4.24.2016
5.8.2016
5.30.2016
6.18.2016
TIME
9:00-12:00PM
11:00-1:30PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
10:00-4:00PM
Fee: All events are FREE & open to the public.
Register: Kevin Beckwith [email protected]
Questions: [email protected]
Basic Overview: How to choose equipment: kayaks, paddles, clothing and additional equipment. Overview of skills, training and what to expect. Locating and experiencing initial on-water training. Open discussion and questions welcome. NTSKW FINAL.pdf
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Sun, Apr 24, 2016 05:00 AM 09:00 AM
Navigation WorkshopNavigation Workshop
April 24th - 1-5pm
Gould Barn - 1 Howlett Street, Topsfield, MA
Instructors:
Phil and Lorrie Allen, Bob Levine, and Kevin Beckwith.
This will be a hands on session (so less presenting and more doing) working with folks on everything from basic compass use and chart reading, to trip planning, calculating vectors, etc. The basic idea is to learn/review the material here and then practice on the water throughout the season. We will have charts from a variety of areas to explore. Attendees should plan on bringing a hiking compass and whatever other tools they may have / prefer to use.
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