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Jan 11-Zoom event with Justine Curgenven-Land of the White Bear
Please join us for this early-winter Zoom event, presented by internationally-renowned explorer and film maker (cackletv.com) Justine Curgenven, as she recounts her experiences sea kayaking in an other-worldly wilderness. We were fortunate to have her present “Sea Kayaking the World” to our club in November 2022. Justine will talk about her latest amazing journey in the land of the white bear
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Feb 16-Nutrition for Sea Kayakers, presented by Dan Carr via NSPN Zoom
To participate in this zoom event 2/15/23 at 7:00 pm, click this link (https://mit.zoom.us/j/94956743497). Dan states: "This talk reflects my personal exploration of food and hydration planning for kayak tripping which was conducted over about a six-year period. Given some unpleasant experiences with multi-day paddle trips, I systematically looked at the energy demands of sea kayaking and n
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May 27Wednesday Lunch Paddle Series
NOTE: This is a general description for all Wednesday Lunch Paddles. Information/registration for each week’s paddle is posted on the Trips Forum. This series of paddles takes place on (surprise!) Wednesdays, and provides a regular midweek opportunity to get on the water. Most of the launches will be in the Salem Sound area, but we'll occasionally branch out to other spots in the vicinity.
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Jun 04Chebacco Lake practice sessions
Come join us at Chebacco Lake in Hamilton on Thursdays at 5pm until sunset though the summer. Practice strokes, rolls, rescues, falling out of your boat, or just watching kingfishers. Dress for immersion. A wetsuit is warm enough in early season, and keeps down the bruises from climbing back into your boat ten times a night. We meet at the boat ramp at the south end of the lake, and hang ou
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Chebacco Road, Hamilton, MA
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Skills Practice: Basic Boat Control
These sessions are a chance for members to learn and cooperatively practice paddling skills in a saltwater environment. Read more about Skills Practice. Location: Riverhead Beach, Marblehead. https://goo.gl/maps/fgbGt3piMjoHVQJb6 Registration: Please fill out this form to get your details on the float plan: https://forms.gle/5JQdQeGoyLuKtEhV8 Content: Edging and turning your kayak a
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Skills Practice: Forward/Reverse Strokes and Rescues
This session is part of a series where NSPN members can learn and cooperatively practice paddling skills in a saltwater environment. There is no skill level requirement, you just need a safe boat and basic gear: closed-deck sea kayak suitable for coastal paddling, with sealed bulkheads or float bags, and grab lines along the perimeter dress for immersion and spray skirt lunch,
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Skills Practice: More Boat Control / Paddling in Wind and Waves
This session is part of a series where NSPN members can learn and cooperatively practice paddling skills in a saltwater environment. There is no skill level requirement, you just need a safe boat and basic gear: closed-deck sea kayak suitable for coastal paddling, with sealed bulkheads or float bags, and grab lines along the perimeter dress for immersion and spray skirt lunch,
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