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Kokatat is phasing out the Gore-tex Storm Cag and won't be offering it next year. If you want to get one before they're gone, contact Newbury Kayak and Canoe and we'll put in an order. I'll need a minimum of 6 to put the order in, so tell your friends! Just to be clear, Kokatat will still be offering the TROPOS Light Storm Cag, it is only the Gore-Tex that is disappearing. I'd like to get the order in before Christmas, so please call (978-465-0312) or come by before then. Shop hours are Friday 12-5, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. We also have a Holiday get together Thursday the 22nd at 6:00 with fun, food and deals, so come then and get your order in (or just eat and drink).

Newbury Kayak and Canoe will be hosting pool rolling sessions at the Ipswich YMCA again this winter. The dates for this year's sessions are: December 4; January 8, February 5, March 5 and April 2. Sessions are open to anyone interested in learning to roll or just wanting to practice their roll and have a little fun. Attendees should be intermediate or higher kayakers, the lessons are suited to beginner rollers, not beginner kayakers. If you have questions, please contact the shop. Sessions are all on Sunday evening, running from 5-7. Arrive at 4:45 to be ready to get in as soon as the pool is available. Bring your own boat (super clean!) or rent a boat from the shop. Cost is $25 per session, hands-on (group) lessons are an additional $25. Boat rental is extra - contact the shop. Go to newburykayak.com to sign up. Space is limited to prevent crowding.

Suz Hutchinson, New England Kokatat sales rep and local paddler, will be at Newbury Kayak and Canoe on Sunday, September 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 for the “The In’s and Out’s of Drysuits”. Everything you could want to know about drysuits from how to get in/out, along with what to wear underneath. Suz will also help you understand the choices available, from the different materials to the myriad of options, and how to decide what makes sense for you. In addition, she will discuss how to care for a drysuit after using, along with long term storage and everything in between such as bringing the DWR back to life when needed. For existing drysuit owners, bring in your suit for review of gaskets and learn how to look for pinholes and determine when to send back to Kokatat for water testing and repairs. All current drysuit owners will get the chance to win one free gasket change (your choice – neck or wrist). The OLDEST drysuit will receive a free Kokatat hat! For those interested in purchasing a drysuit we are offering a discount of 15% for any suit ordered at the event. Want to try on a suit? All styles of Kokatat suits will be available at the event. Get your suit on order now ready for cold water!

Newbury Kayak and Canoe is partnering with Lincoln Canoe and Kayak to become their official local showroom. To celebrate we're having a party this weekend running from Friday to Sunday (December 11 to 13). In stock Lincoln boats will be 25% off, special order Lincolns 15% off and all accessories 20% off. Marc Bourgoin will be giving a presentation on boat construction Friday at 5:00 and one on boat selection Saturday at 2:00. There will be snacks and Zumi's coffee, so come on by!