Surprised? Canoes, Paddles and Places: Jumpstart into Canoeing Session 1

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A little surprised to see canoes on what is predominantly a sea kayaking club message board?  Three years ago I would have been too.  After all I was a first joiner when Bob Burnett got NSPN started, the first VP of the organization, etc.  Paddled a Romany Explorer back in the day when both words were in the name and currently paddle a Current Design Prana.  But for going on three years now I'm also paddling a Mad River Malecite tandem and a Northstar Trillium solo canoe and frankly loving it.  Both types have something unique about them and both also have a lot of overlap (particularly if you're a high angle paddler).  So if you've ever wondered why anyone would paddle with a single blade, want something that might be a little easier to move around on the smaller inland waterways, or just curious about canoes, you might want to read on...

“Jumpstart into Canoeing” - Session 1

Canoes, Paddles and Places - an Introduction for the Curious

Curious about canoes?   

Trying to find a boat you can solo or maybe one to take the family (kids and critters) or a friend paddling, fishing or camping? Or maybe one boat that can do both? Thinking about buying or just bought a canoe and have questions? Or just plan curious about canoes?

Then join us at the free Canoes, Paddles and Places session on May 5

• This first of three free sessions hosted by Newbury Kayak and Canoe is intended to answer these questions and more, and provide you with a jumpstart into canoeing
• You’ll hear, see and get answers to your questions about:

• • Why a canoe - A quick overview of the legacy and amazing versatility of the canoe
  • Gearing Up - How to select a canoe, paddles, and basic gear
  • Starting Out - Paddling basics, the “rule of the thumb”, trimming the boat
  • Heading Out - Places to paddle, folks to paddle with, where to get more info
• When and where:
• • Sunday, May 5, 10am to noon.
  • Newbury Kayak and Canoe, 291 High Road, Newbury, MA 01950
• To register or get more info:
• • Go to https://www.newburykayak.com/contact-us and fill in the “Contact Us” form.
    • To register - put the word “register” in the first line of the “Message” block
      • Please also include a contact number in case of a last minute change and let us know how many folks you’re bringing.
    • To ask a question - put the word “question” in the first line, or call us at 978-465-0312

 

Future sessions and topics:

Session 2:  Getting wet - on water session:  Date and Location TBA

• • Getting to the water.  Paddling basics.  Handling wind.

Session 3: Staying Out, Eating Out:  Date and Location TBA

• • Camping tips, tricks and recipes