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This event is sponsored by NE Seacoast Paddlers and open to all types of kayaks as well as canoes. All NSPN members are invited to attend these paddles. They are fun and many NSPN members attend. Great chance to get some paddling on flatwater if you're just a beginner. A nice easy, social paddle for all. Northwood Lake is a long, narrow lake located in southeastern New Hampshire. It lies primarily in the town of Northwood, with lesser portions in Epsom and Deerfield. Northwood Lake has approximately 2 miles of shoreline on Route 4. The meeting place is at the public boat ramp on Lake Shore Drive. This is right off of US Rt 4 in Northwood Directions: * Take NH-125 North toward Kingston/Epping * At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto US-4 drive West Aprox. 14 Miles * Turn left at Lake Shore Drive * Look for Boat Ramp on Left. Click on the Photo above right to view location of Boat Ramp on Lake Shore Dr. Life vests aka PFDs must be worn at all times while paddling with this group. Due to the cold water temps this time of year wetsuits or drysuits are highly recommended Directions to Northwood Lake using Google Maps

This is a free form skill session to practice in the ocean. Much of the session will likely focus on surfing skills, but it is not limited to that. The Seabrook Harbor "bowl" offers a very safe place to learn basic kayak surf technique and boat handling skills in the surf zone. The "bowl" is shallow water and self rescue is very easy. Some weeks, the group may opt to head out of the harbor into the open ocean for surfing on Seabrook or Hampton Beach. We will also practice open water self and assisted rescues, towing and other basic kayak skills from time to time, depending on the desires of the group. High Tide June 30, 6:51 p.m., perfect for surfing the bowl. If you come late, just paddle around the corner from the put-in, paddle out under the Seabrook Harbor bridge and you should be able to find us in the bowl or just around the corner. Put-in is at Seabrook Harbor, on the Seabrook side of the bridge on Rte 1A in the large parking lot with a restroom.

This is a free form skill session to practice in the ocean. Much of the session will likely focus on surfing skills, but it is not limited to that. The Seabrook Harbor "bowl" offers a very safe place to learn basic kayak surf technique and boat handling skills in the surf zone. The "bowl" is shallow water and self rescue is very easy. Some weeks, the group may opt to head out of the harbor into the open ocean for surfing on Seabrook or Hampton Beach. We will also practice open water self and assisted rescues, towing and other basic kayak skills from time to time, depending on the desires of the group. High Tide June 16: 6:17 p.m., almost perfect for surfing the bowl. One hour before high tide is best...arrive on time to take advantage of the surf. If you come late, just paddle around the corner from the put-in, paddle out under the Seabrook Harbor bridge and you should be able to find us in the bowl or just around the corner. Put-in is at Seabrook Harbor, on the Seabrook side of the bridge on Rte 1A in the large parking lot with a restroom.

This is a free form skill session to practice in the ocean. Much of the session will likely focus on surfing skills, but it is not limited to that. The Seabrook Harbor "bowl" offers a very safe place to learn basic kayak surf technique and boat handling skills in the surf zone. The "bowl" is shallow water and self rescue is very easy. Some weeks, the group may opt to head out of the harbor into the open ocean for surfing on Seabrook or Hampton Beach. We will also practice open water self and assisted rescues, towing and other basic kayak skills from time to time, depending on the desires of the group. High Tide June 2, 8:18 p.m. perfect for surfing the bowl. If you come late, just paddle around the corner from the put-in, paddle out under the Seabrook Harbor bridge and you should be able to find us in the bowl or just around the corner. Put-in is at Seabrook Harbor, on the Seabrook side of the bridge on Rte 1A in the large parking lot with a restroom.

Every otherTuesday evenings at 5:30 until dark. All are welcome to join. The water is still cold so drysuits and wetsuits are recommended. Tuesday nights are "informal" skills sessions. You can work on whatever you choose. You can ask for help from the experienced paddlers there, or offer something up that we all might learn from....you don't have to be an expert kayaker to share experience. (I actually learned to roll successfully from someone who had only paddled twice, but he could see my problem because he had read some books!) You should have at a minimum: Boat Paddle PFD (which you must wear and zip when on the water with us) Paddle float Pump Wet or Drysuit (until at least mid-May) Directions to Great Pond: Great Pond is located in Kingston, NH We launch at the State Boat Ramp on Main St. in Kingston. (do not park within 15 ft of the fire hydrant..$50 fine that is sometimes enforced) Main St is located one block off the intersection of Rte 125 and Rte 111 West in Kingston, NH. The boat ramp is about 1/4 mile down Main St on the left.

Every otherTuesday evenings at 5:30 until dark. All are welcome to join. The water is still cold so drysuits and wetsuits are recommended. Tuesday nights are "informal" skills sessions. You can work on whatever you choose. You can ask for help from the experienced paddlers there, or offer something up that we all might learn from....you don't have to be an expert kayaker to share experience. (I actually learned to roll successfully from someone who had only paddled twice, but he could see my problem because he had read some books!) You should have at a minimum: Boat Paddle PFD (which you must wear and zip when on the water with us) Paddle float Pump Wet or Drysuit (until at least mid-May) Directions to Great Pond: Great Pond is located in Kingston, NH We launch at the State Boat Ramp on Main St. in Kingston. (do not park within 15 ft of the fire hydrant..$50 fine that is sometimes enforced) Main St is located one block off the intersection of Rte 125 and Rte 111 West in Kingston, NH. The boat ramp is about 1/4 mile down Main St on the left.

Every otherTuesday evenings at 5:30 until dark. All are welcome to join. The water is still cold so drysuits and wetsuits are recommended. Tuesday nights are "informal" skills sessions. You can work on whatever you choose. You can ask for help from the experienced paddlers there, or offer something up that we all might learn from....you don't have to be an expert kayaker to share experience. (I actually learned to roll successfully from someone who had only paddled twice, but he could see my problem because he had read some books!) You should have at a minimum: Boat Paddle PFD (which you must wear and zip when on the water with us) Paddle float Pump Wet or Drysuit (until at least mid-May) Directions to Great Pond: Great Pond is located in Kingston, NH We launch at the State Boat Ramp on Main St. in Kingston. (do not park within 15 ft of the fire hydrant..$50 fine that is sometimes enforced) Main St is located one block off the intersection of Rte 125 and Rte 111 West in Kingston, NH. The boat ramp is about 1/4 mile down Main St on the left.

This is a free form skill session to practice in the ocean. Much of the session will likely focus on surfing skills, but it is not limited to that. The Seabrook Harbor "bowl" offers a very safe place to learn basic kayak surf technique and boat handling skills in the surf zone. The "bowl" is shallow water and self rescue is very easy. Some weeks, the group may opt to head out of the harbor into the open ocean for surfing on Seabrook or Hampton Beach. We will also practice open water self and assisted rescues, towing and other basic kayak skills from time to time, depending on the desires of the group. High Tide May 19: 7:56 p.m., perfect for surfing the bowl. If you come late, just paddle around the corner from the put-in, paddle out under the Seabrook Harbor bridge and you should be able to find us in the bowl or just around the corner. Put-in is at Seabrook Harbor, on the Seabrook side of the bridge on Rte 1A in the large parking lot with a restroom.

Every otherTuesday evenings at 5:30 until dark. All are welcome to join. The water is still cold so drysuits and wetsuits are recommended. Tuesday nights are "informal" skills sessions. You can work on whatever you choose. You can ask for help from the experienced paddlers there, or offer something up that we all might learn from....you don't have to be an expert kayaker to share experience. (I actually learned to roll successfully from someone who had only paddled twice, but he could see my problem because he had read some books!) You should have at a minimum: Boat Paddle PFD (which you must wear and zip when on the water with us) Paddle float Pump Wet or Drysuit (until at least mid-May) Directions to Great Pond: Great Pond is located in Kingston, NH We launch at the State Boat Ramp on Main St. in Kingston. (do not park within 15 ft of the fire hydrant..$50 fine that is sometimes enforced) Main St is located one block off the intersection of Rte 125 and Rte 111 West in Kingston, NH. The boat ramp is about 1/4 mile down Main St on the left.