Rock-gardening and Tidal Current Double-headers this summer!

[NateHanson]

Here in Frenchman Bay, two of the most popular kayak training destinations are Sullivan Falls (a reversing tidal falls), and the cliffs, caves and currents around the Porcupine Islands and Mount Desert Island.

To make it easier for those travelling "from away" to experience the best of our area, Pinniped Kayak has scheduled back-to-back classes in these environments. Come spend a few days, or a week, and get to know this awesome paddling destination.

On July 21st and July 22nd, we'll offer Introduction to Tidal Currents, and Rocks and Ledges, appropriate for people new to these environments, or wanting to gain comfort handling their boat in moving water and around shoreline obstacles.

On August 14th and 15th, we'll step it up a notch for improving kayakers looking for a little greater challenge. More Tidal Currents is scheduled for a spring flood tide, and in addtion to refining boat handling across strong eddy-lines and on bigger standing waves, we'll also work on leadership, towing and rescues in this rough-water environment. Rough Water du Jour, on the second day, will take us to wherever we can find the best conditions. Possible options include the open-water tide races near Bass Harbor Head and the cliffs and caves of Ironbound Island in Frenchman Bay. Registrants for either of these two classes should have good rescue and bracing skills, and some experience in moving water and bumpy water.

(Signing up for both double-headers could provide a nice challenge-progression for the right paddlers.)

We'd love to talk with you about these or any other options on our Training Schedule.

Thanks!

Nate Hanson

207-669-2174

pinnipedkayak@gmail.com