alcoons Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Sixth Annual New to Sea Kayaking Workshop FYI: We presently have 73 participants! Admission is closed. Part of the information we annually provide participants at the New to Sea Kayaking Workshop are ways to do what is listed below. Please let me know if you know of any commercial, club, or private programs in NH, MA, RI. As much detail as possible would be appreciated if you have the time. Include URL if you have one. We certainly describe NSPN's programs (lake sessions, day trips, etc) so there is no need to mention them. Rents boats/gear for the season.Rents boats/gear for a day or weekend.Get instruction on kayaking.Day/Half Day trip in the area to experience kayaking.Sells sea boats and gear.Online sources for gear.Thanks for your help, Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 coastalmainekayak.comrent, sell boats, paddles, gear and tours and instructioncampmor.comgood prices on some gearAmazon is also a good resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billvoss Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Rents boats/gear for a day or weekend.Get instruction on kayaking.Day/Half Day trip in the area to experience kayaking. Appalachian Mountain Club http://activities.outdoors.org/ Offers trips and some instruction at a variety of skill levels.You can participate in most AMC activities at any chapter without joining the AMC or paying any fee.Some chapters can also arrange rental boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 The New Hampshire AMC paddlers offer sea kayaking trips and some instructional trips. They do focus more on rivers but they have something for everyone. http://www.nhamcpaddlers.org/Also, I have had very good experiences with trips led by AMC's Knubble Bay Camp Committee. They have some good weekend trips listed this summer on AMC website. Cath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Kayak Waveology in Rhode Island (http://www.kayakwaveology.com)Run by Greg Paquin. Greg and partner Paula Riegel have generously been helping out nspn for years by volunteering as instructors for our on-water CAM workshops.Greg is a BCU 5* Coach. He does private and group instruction, and is an NDK dealer.*************************************************Osprey Sea kayak Adventures in Westport, MA. (www.ospreyseakayak.com)Run by Carl Ladd. Carl is an ACA Instructor Trainer and a dealer for P&H kayaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Millar Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Kayak Waveology in Rhode Island (http://www.kayakwaveology.com) Run by Greg Paquin. Greg and partner Paula Riegel have generously been helping out nspn for years by volunteering as instructors for our on-water CAM workshops. Greg is a BCU 5* Coach. He does private and group instruction, and is an NDK dealer. ************************************************* Osprey Sea kayak Adventures in Westport, MA. (www.ospreyseakayak.com) Run by Carl Ladd. Carl is an ACA Instructor Trainer and a dealer for P&H kayaks Both are great resources. However, and with no disrespect to Greg Paquin, he's a BCU 5* PADDLER and a BCU L4A coach. The BCU system for coaches vs stars for paddling achievement can be confusing at times. Deb M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks for all your advice. That's great. Keep it coming.Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Not to beat up Blaine, but kayak waveology is actually in CT.Probably obvious, but CRCK in Newton and other locals.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Deb and PhilThanks for the corrections. Geesh, I really need to start getting more sleep! In my defense, the NTSK workshop planning has me running in several directions at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 On Cape Cod, Goose Hummock offers rentals, guides, instruction and sells good quality gear. It's in Orleans. For higher end instruction - once past the basics, Peter Casson with EMS, John Carmody (out of Boothbay Harbor, Maine), Mark Schoon (out of Mt. Desert) - all great instructors at all levels. CRCK in Newton on the Charles where 128 and Commonwealth meet - good instructors and a number of courses. They also have kiosks further down on the Charles - one is at the Eliot Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Al, I'll have literature from CRCK and REI (inc possibly a limited quantity of discount coupons) available at the workshop.Ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 NorthShore Kayak, Rockport MA http://www.northshorekayak.com/ [*]Rents boats/gear for a day or weekend. [*]Get instruction on kayaking. [*]Day/Half Day trip in the area to experience kayaking. [*]Sells sea boats and gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport MA http://www.plumislandkayak.com/plum/index.php [*]Rents boats/gear for a day or weekend. [*]Get instruction on kayaking. [*]Day/Half Day trip in the area to experience kayaking. [*]Online sources for gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leong Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Mostly for kids programs, but they do rent kayaks at Lanes Cove.http://discoadventures.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 You guys are great! Keep em coming!Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 There's also New England Small Craft (NESC) at 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Rt. 1) in Rowley, MA. They stock mostly Prijon and Seda Kayaks, and also a few good quality used kayaks on consignment. They have a decent selection of kayaking gear including paddles, PFDs, spray skirts, wetsuits, paddling clothing, tow belts, dry bags, and other equipment. Online at www.nesmallcraft.com.Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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