Suz Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 It was tough billing for Cheri on Saturday night up against the Red Sox but she held her own quite well! We had a great night with slide shows, discussions and pool side demos, and AMAZING photographs from Greenland (which BTW would make wonderful Christmas pressies for all your kayak friends). Donated prizes: Cheri Perry gave away the winner's choice photo, Keith Attenborough donated a GP paddle and our friends at New England Small Craft [www.nesmallcraft.com]donated:North Water Rivers tow ropeSignal LightT-shirtskey chains and water bottlesPortsmouth Rent and Ride [www.portsmouthrentandride.com]donated:Two NRS Rash GuardsTwo Nalgene BottlesSunday morning came altogether too quickly with a slight drizzle in the air. I was worried about attendance of both the participants and the mentors. We showed up at Walden Pond only to find people already upside down in the water! My worries soon ceased as the cars kept on coming in! At one point, we had over 40 boats in the water! People were ready to get wet. The Walden Qajaq Society [waldenqajaqsociety.org] also affectionately called "the pond scum" pulled together and in true mentoring style came together to teach us about traditional paddling with a Greenland paddle. There were many beautiful boats to try and warm and cozy tuliq's to put on top of the drysuits to keep you warm. It was a great play day on the water! My thanks to all who hauled my soup and hot chocolate pots out to the picnic area and to those who attended the pots while I played in the water!Sean Kimball surprised us by bringing the new Impex Outer Island from Charles River Canoe and Kayak and made it available for people to demo. Many thanks also to all the participants who came from as far away as Vermont's Northern Kingdom and the coast of Maine and from our southern neighbors from Connecticut and Martha's Vineyard. This weekend was truly a coming together of people to share their love of kayaking. I have already received e-mails asking when we will do this again! How about we plan for a warm sunny day in June and we will make this happen all over again!Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Suz Cann't thank you enough for organizing this event. Cheri's presentation Saturday night was TERRIFFICCC.The pictures were outstanding. Cheri's candid and personal explanation of her trip and explotes was music to ones ears.Sundays practice session was like no other I have attended. Mucho Gratias to the mentors and members of the Society. The help they provided me helped me to bring my kayak skills to a new high which translates to more fun on the water with my kayak.If would like to get together with them again.Thanks again.WalterImpex SerenitySunburst / Ivory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sings_evil_twin Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Suz for taking the initiative to get this event to happen.Cheri was very accessible in her presentation and fantastic in her demonstration. More than anything, I was moved by the images of Greenland, not so much by the competition but of the "community."I have long held the "Pond Scum" in high esteem, not only for their skills, but for their enthusiasm and generousity in sharing. The "scum" are becoming more known, more sought after and more appreciated. As they should be.sing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 For anyone who wasn't there, or who feels like instant nostalgia for Cheri's pool demo, I shot some short, totally unnarrated video clips of her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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