Sue H. Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 9/23/23 Skills Session 9:15 am - 4:00 pm We will launch from West Beach in Beverly Farms at 121 West St., Beverly, MA. There is free public parking at this site during the off season, otherwise restricted to locals during the summer months. Please arrive at 9:15 am. During the beach briefing we will hear from you regarding your paddling experience and interests, followed by a discussion of the specific plans for the day. Our general intention is to provide an instructive journey to the islands off West Beach. During this approximate 9-10 nautical mile trip there will be opportunities to practice on-the-go navigation, hone strokes and obtain related feedback if you choose. We will practice landing and launching, assisted rescues and provide support to expand your paddling understanding and experience. What You Need to Bring: A kayak with bulk heads, a spray skirt, PFD, paddles, hat or helmet (if want to get near rocks), tow belt (if you have one, not required), a hand held compass, appropriate dress for immersion, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, water and a chart of the area if you have one. Arrive: 9:15 am, Beach Briefing at 9:45 am (personal gear on, boat unloaded and packed with kit for the day) and followed by a launch at 10:30 am. Return: by 4:00 pm We use ACA insurance for skills sessions. You need to either be an ACA member (join here for $40/year) or pay a $10 event fee here. The annual membership is a better deal, as it covers all our skills sessions and pool sessions for a year. You also need to sign the ACA waiver at our special NSPN link here, once a year if you're an ACA member, or for each session if you're paying the event fee. Registration: To register for this event please clink this link https://forms.gle/M6auuhEUruTmGUwYA and follow the instructions. Edited just now by Sue H. update Manage Event Edited September 18, 2023 by Sue H. add compass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Dew Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I'd be interested in wind skills. Will hold the date and hope for the right conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Coughlin Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 My wife and I are planning on attending this event, is there any update on a finalized plan? thanks Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue H. Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Hi Tom, Yes, will be posting tomorrow. We will launch from West Beach in Beverly Farms area. I don't see us getting so many respondents that I will have to limit the sign-ups. The plan is a journey to the islands with customized learning along the way. Watch for the post. Cheers, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Gersht Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Sue, somehow I missed the notification. Are there still openings available? I would like to attend. Thanks, Vlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Dew Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 8/29/2023 at 7:04 PM, Ms. Dew said: I'd be interested in wind skills. Will hold the date and hope for the right conditions. Won’t be able to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick French Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Sue, given the rain forecast, I won't be able to make it for the Saturday event. Thanks! Dick French Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Coughlin Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I just want to say this trip was fabulous. Both Kate and I had a blast and want to thank the facilitators ,Sue, Jeff and Mike for making our first group learning experience both fun and informative. We both learned alot and were also able to apply what we already knew in a very supportive space. We will be back! Thanks again. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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