Kim

Hi Brian, Mike and I would like to come Saturday, Feb 25th. We plan to bring the tandem (Alute II)to install foam seats, deck rigging, etc. Any chance we'd be able to do some gel coat work? There are a couple holes we need to patch. Thanks so much for doing this! -Kim Crouse

If anyone is interested in signing up last minute there are still 3 open spots in the May 20th Ipswich pool session. If you're interested please email me at kcrouse1969 at yahoo dot com. We can also use more spotters. Come join us, the water's fine! -Kim

We still need more spotters for all Ipswich pool sessions. If you'd like to volunteer to be a spotter please email me at kcrouse1969 at yahoo dot com. Here is a current list of the number of participants (up to 10 for each session) and spotters as of 12/23/05: Jan 7th: 2 Participants, 2 Spotters Jan 21st: 4 Participants, 2 Spotters Feb 18th: 4 Participants, 3 Spotters March 18th: 2 Participants, 3 Spotters April 15th: 2 Participants, 3 Spotters May 20th: 0 Participants, 3 Spotters -Kim

Ipswich YMCA Pool Sessions 6-8pm – January 1, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20 Are you ready to practice your roll? Do you want to perfect your re-entry technique? Are you afraid that time spent without practicing a high-brace will leave you high and wet? Or do you just miss being in your boat? All of our pool sessions this year will be the “Open Practice” format where you can learn from your peers. Things that can be practiced in a pool include skills, techniques and strokes that do not need an expanse of water, such as: * Wet exits * Rescues, assisted and unassisted. * Equipment testing, exploration, shakedown, usage or just getting comfortable, for example, using a paddle float for rescues. * Strokes not needing an expanse of water, such as draw and pry. * Rolling, bracing, balance bracing, sculling, etc. Equipment for pool sessions, includes: * Own boat, either sea kayak or short boat. * PFD -- required for anyone in a boat in a pool session. * Spray skirt -- required for the vast majority of skills to be practiced * Paddle float – optional, for rescue practice, rolling practice, etc. * Pump – optional for practice involving capsized or swamped boats * Goggles, nose plugs or a face mask -- highly recommended for practice that involves immersion, since chlorinated pools can be hard on the eyes and nose. PLEASE NOTE: NSPN requires that payment for the pool sessions must be made in advance of the pool session (your check is your reservation!). Your Registrar will provide you with the details that you need to know. Pool sessions are non-refundable. Registrar: Kim Crouse, email: kcrouse1969 at yahoo dot com Price: $20 members; $40 non-members (that’s right - $20 for the pool, $10 for the ACA and $10 to encourage you to join and be a member ) When you inquire about a pool session, please include: Your name, phone number, NSPN membership number, expiration date, boat description (long or short), emergency contact and their phone number in the email. Directions: From Route 128 N or 128 S, take Route 1A North to Ipswich. In Ipswich you will pass the Whittier Hotel and O'Keefe Chevrolet on your right, and Ipswich Ford on your left. The YMCA will be immediately on your right. YMCA Website: As always, plan to arrive early to get in the water on time at 5:45 p.m. and move quickly to get cleaned up and out of the YMCA as quickly as possible when the session ends. Thanks, Kim

Please put me on your list. The class sounds great! -Kim Crouse

What about a workshop on how to do gelcoat repair? -Kim

Sounds like a great idea, Bethany! Count me in! -Kim

This workshop sounds great! I plan to be there. -Kim

I would also be very interested! -Kim