bbjorn Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Have you been wanting to expand your non-existent or very rudimentary skills using chart and compass? Come join us at the Gould Barn in downtown Topsfield, Mass. for this free workshop on sea kayaking navigation.The purpose of this workshop is to help us gain an intuitive understanding of the basic concepts of sea kayak navigation, as well as an in-depth, practical understanding of a few advanced topics that will help us be ready to use the presented material right away.The workshop will be co-instructed by Jon Kilroy and Peter Brady, each of whom has done significant expeditioning by sea kayak and knows a thing or two about using a chart and compass on the water to get to where they want to be.Location: The Gould Barn is in downtown Topsfield Massachusetts, near the intersection of Rt. 97 and Howlett St.Workshop Schedule: Sunday, April 7 9:30: Barn open 10:00: Workshop begins 12:00: LUNCH (bring your own or go across the street to either of two local shops) 12:30: Workshop continues until approximately 3PMPlease reply here AND RSVP your interest to Blaine at sunblaine@sunblaine.netPlease bring a compass and a couple pencils to the workshop. The compass can be a simple, no-frills hiking compass as long as it has a rotating bezel (dial) for setting a course heading. These can be purchased at any outdoor equipment store for about $20 - $35.Optional: The instructors will be using the Portsmouth Harbor chart for examples and exercises. They will provide xerox copies of portions of the chart to anyone who needs them. However, you may want to use your own full-size chart instead. If so, the Maptech Chart #27 (Portsmouth, Great Bay, Isles of Shoals) is what you should bring. This can be purchased locally at West Marine (call first to be sure it's in stock), or buy online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I should be able to be there.Perhaps we could hide Easter eggs and navigate to find them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Yes, that occurred to me on my drive in this morning ~ it is Easter, I won't be able to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I'm interested and will watch for new date. FYI, there is an nspn pool session in Haverhill on sat 4/6 @ 1pm but I suppose the schedule is dictated by much more than just that. Thanks for the update Blaine. Shari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm interested; I can navigate but my skills have gotten a bit rusty... and there is so much to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmpuma04 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Also I am interested in the workshop. Please let me know the new date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgibson Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm interested and plan to attend!Thanks, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Count me in.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If I am not off kayak camping, I would like to attend as well.WarrenP.S. What is with all this snow today?! Mother Nature, how rude!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Sounds like a great opportunity. I plan on attending.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eburgess Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thank you so much for rescheduling this event. I will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari G Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I will be attending! Sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hope to be there - pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 APRIL 7th Gould Barn: I plan to be there. Have compass (and chart), will travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Robert and I will be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I plan to attend. Thanks. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yes, count me in.Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOconnor Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'd love to attend. Thank you for rescheduling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave M. Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Count me in.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davester Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I plann on attending. See you Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davester Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Plan on attending... Thanks.Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenster Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looking forward to this. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslivko Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 ill be there..may need to leave a little early ( 2pm) for Run of the Charles practiceJackiewh/wh Capella 163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi,I have rearranged my plans for that day so I can attend.Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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