SeaKayakNE

Bump still up for sale!

Hi David, I have a P&H Cetus MV I am selling, it would likely make a great first sea kayak for you!

Only 1 spot remaining on this course!!

Like all paddle manufacturers Lendal has been hit by some serious supply chain shortages. I spoke with the sales manager this morning, currently the lead time is 2-3 months baring that nothing comes up.

Hi NSPN! I am about to place a Lendal Order. If you would like to save on shipping costs and support local please consider placing an order with us! We will be placing the order on September 9th. Please send me a email to contact@seakayaknewengland.com or send me a private message if you might like to place an order!

Hi Folks, as of this morning there is only 3 spots left for this course!

Hi Folks, I sent out a email blast to our newsletter subscribers and have been overwhelmed with the response. If you are wanting to join this class please do signup soon!

I have kept this one pretty close to my chest but I am at least ready to share some of what happened. On July 23rd, a good friend and I witnessed a horrific accident. A young girl named Julia Stanley fell 40 feet from a waterfall while camping with her family in a remote area of Maine. Her mother, my friend, and I immediately removed her from the shallow pool of water where she landed. At the time Julia's condition was dire. Through my training in Wilderness First Aid, I was able to get Julia breathing again. Unfortunately, we did not have cell phone service in the area and I had to activate emergency services via my Garmin In-Reach. Julia is a strong and very lucky girl who although is healing, does have a long road to recovery. On Saturday September 17th I will be holding a Coastal Kayaking Workshop in Portland Maine, 100% of the proceeds will be given directly to Julia to help pay for medical costs. The course will focus on coastal play including surfing, rock gardening and incident management. This course is open to all levels of abilities. The cost of the course will be $165 per person and will be limited to 10 people. We will start at 9am and finish around 3pm. If you would like to sign up please contact me directly at Contact@Seakayaknewengland.com. If you can’t attend the course but would like to donate a fundraiser has been organized to help raise money to cover both current and future medical costs. Please consider either attending this fundraiser or donating to her gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/julie-stanley-injury-recovery?

Good Afternoon, I now have a whole fleet of Lendal Paddles! If folks might be interested in trying any of the Lendal paddles (excluding Voyageur and Strike paddles) I would be happy to setup a demo for the club! We have the following: 205 Crank Shaft Lendal Storm 210 Straight Shaft Lendal Storm 205 Crank Shaft Lendal Cadence X 205 Straight Shaft Lendal Cadence X 200 Crank Shaft Cadence 210 Straight Shaft Cadence

New to coastal kayaking or want a skills tune-up? In this course we will look at the foundational skills for having a safe and enjoyable day on the water. From basics of trip planning, boat control techniques and safety skills we will get a taste of it all! This course its a great starting point for your coastal kayaking journey! Your coach will be teaching to exactly what you need to progress your skills by offering an individualized coaching experience. Examples of techniques covered will be: -Forward Paddling -Edging (turning) -Reverse Paddling -Sweep Strokes -Bracing -Wet Exits -Self & Assisted Rescues July 30th, 10am-2pm South Portland, Maine $75/ per person Prerequisites: Kayak, minimum 14 feet in length with bulkheads or floatation, paddle, appropriate clothing, sport specific floatation device (life jacket). If you need equipment rental please contact us before registering to discuss possibilities. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: Click Here

Still in need of a good home! Just in time for cold weather! $850 or best offer!

For the time being we will be taking a break from our typical repair services. If you have a need please reach out but I can't guarantee we will be able to accommodate the request. Thank you to everyone who has supported us with our repair services!

Also adding, this is rear entry which I have found more comfortable and easier to put on or take off!

I have a very lightly used Mens Goretex Icon Kokatat Drysuit. The suit is custom colors, all black with reflective striping. Suit is in excellent condition with all new gaskets. Suit has been sent in every year for leak checks and refurbishing. $850, suit is normally $1300

So many great paddling spots, especially here in Southern Maine that are untapped!

If folks might be interested in coming to Maine I’d be happy to facilitate a session!

If she still needs a paddle I have some posted!

During this workshop we will be looking at various skills and tactics for a safe and enjoyable journey. Using towing, on water repairs and various scenarios we will grow our knowledge of safety skills. This course will take place in both calm and dynamic waters (if available) to learn and test these skills and tactics. The course will be limited to 6 participants so please consider signing up early! June 12th 9am-4pm Southern Maine $115/ per person To register please click here About the course delivery staff: Jonathan Oltz I coach because I love watching people learn. As a coach I believe in a participant-led approach that gives students the freedom to learn, process and grow at their own pace. My responsibility to learners is to be caring, patient and recognize their accomplishments. I will always be attentive to my learners needs and provide a wholesome approach to their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The ocean has given me a deeper understanding of myself as a person and as a mentor. Over my career as a coach I hope to empower others to enjoy the sea in a safe, mindful and healthy environment. Jonathan grew up on the Hudson River but didn’t discover sea kayaking, mostly by accident, until his early 20’s. From there he has paddled most coastal New England as well as the Canadian Maritimes, Wales and Iceland. Early in his journey into paddlesports he was introduced to British Canoeing which has developed as a leader and coach. Below is list of of his current qualifications: British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader & Coach British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader Award Provider & Assessor British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards Provider Registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide ACA L3 River Kayaking Instructor P&H Sea Kayaks Ambassador

I am placing a Lendal NA order this Friday if anyone is in need of a new paddle! Production is starting to catch up!

I’ll have some Werner Cyprus’s and Shunas for sale shortly. Probably mid May or early June!

ONLY 2 Spots Left! Back by popular demand we are hosting a two day whitewater for sea kayakers course in Vermont. I know some of you may have done this in the past, a few years ago Gerry Polinsky of Sea Sherpa hosted the same event. If you haven't been able to attend this course its a great way to develop and tune your skills in current and active water environments! We currently only have four spots remaining! Please see below for course details!MAY 28TH - 29THJoin Sea Kayak New England LLC and Todd Johnstone-Wright for a weekend of whitewater kayaking designed to take your sea kayaking skills into a different environment. Todd will be showing us the ropes on some of his local waters in southern Vermont. This course is a great introduction to white water boating that is aimed at increasing your understanding of strokes, reading water, and paddling in dynamic environments.For those unfamiliar with Todd he is an adventure sports coach and educator who has worked in outdoor pursuits for over 25 years. Todd owns Synaptic Sport LLC., a consulting group serving sports coaches, adventure sport coaches, and educators. At his core, Todd is a teacher, instructor, and coach whose focus is on creating highly differentiated and fun learning experiences for any ability level, both on and off the water. He is one of only four North Americans to successfully assess as a British Canoe Union (BCU) Level 5 Coach Sea, and one of three to complete the British Canoeing (BC) Level 4 Coaching Diploma. In addition, he is a BC Coach Educator, Safety and Rescue Provider and Leadership Provider, an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 5 Advanced Open Water Instructor Trainer Educator, and an ACA Level 4 Whitewater Instructor Trainer. Todd serves as an instructor and instructor educator for SOLO Wilderness Medicine; where he works with diverse groups to include, components of the armed forces. Additionally, Todd has earned Master’s Degrees in Education from Saint Michael's College, Performance Coaching from the University of Stirling, Scotland. He also holds awards in the ski, climbing, and mountain bicycling disciplines. He is a team paddler for P&H Kayak and an ambassador for Northwest River Supply (NRS). Kayaking and adventure sport have afforded Todd the opportunity to paddle, climb, ride and ski throughout North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. He feels it’s a privilege to be present whenever and wherever learning is happening.https://www.seakayaknewengland.com/workshopschedule-2Time: Two DaysPrice: $325, equipment rental is $25 per dayLodging suggestions available upon request

With warmer weather on the horizon we are beginning our repair services! This year will be slightly different then in years past, we will be offering individual slots for repairs. This will get us the ability to turn your boat around faster to you. That being said there are currently only two spots open for May with April already booked. I will however offer emergency repairs with quicker turn around when needed! Material costs have gone up drastically in the past six months on composite materials so please understand repairs may cost slightly more then in years past. If you are in need of repairs before summer please get in contact ASAP!

White Water For Sea Kayakers with Todd Johnstone-Wright MAY 28TH & 29TH Join Sea Kayak New England LLC and Todd Johnstone-Wright for a weekend of whitewater kayaking designed to take your sea kayaking skills into a different environment. Todd will be showing us the ropes on some of his local waters in southern Vermont. This course is a great introduction to white water boating that is aimed at increasing your understanding of strokes, reading water, and paddling in dynamic environments. For those unfamiliar with Todd he is an adventure sports coach and educator who has worked in outdoor pursuits for over 25 years. Todd owns Synaptic Sport LLC., a consulting group serving sports coaches, adventure sport coaches, and educators. At his core, Todd is a teacher, instructor, and coach whose focus is on creating highly differentiated and fun learning experiences for any ability level, both on and off the water. He is one of only four North Americans to successfully assess as a British Canoe Union (BCU) Level 5 Coach Sea, and one of three to complete the British Canoeing (BC) Level 4 Coaching Diploma. In addition, he is a BC Coach Educator, Safety and Rescue Provider and Leadership Provider, an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 5 Advanced Open Water Instructor Trainer Educator, and an ACA Level 4 Whitewater Instructor Trainer. Todd serves as an instructor and instructor educator for SOLO Wilderness Medicine; where he works with diverse groups to include, components of the armed forces. Additionally, Todd has earned Master’s Degrees in Education from Saint Michael's College, Performance Coaching from the University of Stirling, Scotland. He also holds awards in the ski, climbing, and mountain bicycling disciplines. He is a team paddler for P&H Kayak and an ambassador for Northwest River Supply (NRS). Kayaking and adventure sport have afforded Todd the opportunity to paddle, climb, ride and ski throughout North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. He feels it’s a privilege to be present whenever and wherever learning is happening. Time: Two Days Price: $325, equipment rental is $25 per day. Lodging suggestions available upon request

Paddles Up Training/British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader Training and Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning (CNTP) APRIL 29TH-MAY 2ND The PaddlesUp Training/British Canoeing Awarding Body Sea Kayak Leader (tidal)Training course supports the development of personal skills and leadership ability. The award is intended for those leading diverse groups in moderate tidal waters. This course is also an excellent opportunity to advance your skills in dynamic water! Todd Johnstone-Wright and Jonathan Oltz will facilitate this course with support from Brandon Gunderson. Course Fee: $620.00 This does not include BC membership, International Registration Fee, Housing, or Meals. Accommodation: The Farm Coast has various options for accommodation this early in the season. To register, please contact twright@synapticsport.com

I have had a few folks inquire about ordering a new paddle. If you may want to order a paddle now is the time! Lendal NA still has quite a large backlog but hopefully things will get caught up soon!