rylevine Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 9th Annual NSPN New to Sea Kayaking WorkshopOptional Pool SessionNeed advice on getting started? Looking for others to kayak with? Wondering which type of kayak is right for you? Don't miss our annual New to Sea Kayaking Workshop! Learn what equipment you'll need. Learn about safety. Find out what a beginner's trip is like. Discover places that offer classes and specialized training. Discussions with new and experienced fellow kayakers. Plan future adventures!Back by popular demand: Camper’s Corner in which experts will discuss gear and techniques for kayak camping.Where: Portsmouth Seacoast Family YMCA, 550 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801When: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 2 - 4pm; Pool Session 4:30-7pmFee: WORKSHOP is FREE & open to the public. POOL SESSION COST $15 will be applied to a free year membership to NPSN and will be used to help cover the cost of the YMCA rental for this venue.Register: Bob Levine ntskw@nspn.orgQuestions: ntskw@nspn.orgBasic Overview: How to choose equipment: kayaks, paddles, clothing and additional equipment. Overview of skills, training and what to expect. Locating and experiencing initial on-water training. Open discussion and questions welcome. Workshop followed by optional pool session in adjacent YMCA pool. Wet exit, strokes, rescue techniques. Kayaks and gear provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Attached is the 2015 NTSKW flyer. Please distribute. Looking for NSPN volunteers; presenters, hospitality, logistics, and people to assist at the pool session. Post interest here and/or PM me for more information. Thanks!BobNTSKW Flyer 04-11-15.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'd like to help out, Bob.pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcotton Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Bob, I will also help out. Hopefully by then the snow will all be gone! Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Charette Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Bob, I'll be there to help out.Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfolster Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Bob, sorry for the delayed reply. Will be happy to help as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Would love to help but am in long arm cast x6 weeks after complicated wrist injury. Will not be able to do any paddling until March '16. See you all then (by that time I'll probably need a NTSKWS).Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Recover quickly Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Andy.....TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN?!?That's AWFUL!pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Andy, so sorry to hear about your injury! I hope it heals well and as fast as possible!I hope you were at least doing something fun like skiing, and didn't just fall on the floor or ice like the rest of us. Edited March 10, 2015 by BethS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethS Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Sorry I can't help out with this, i'll be taking the SOLO WFA afloat class this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Ooops, I am so sorry, my apologies. Looks like I inadvertently hijacked this! Didn't mean to. Thanks for the outpouring of sympathy. Beth: Skateboarding. Be back in 2016. Over and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Andy-I can sympathize-I used to roller skate and almost every other time I went to the rink someone was being wheeled out to a waiting ambulance with what appeared to be a broken wrist. I myself survived with only a few serious sprains and finally learned to fall like a rag doll and never tried to break my fall with an extended arm. Sorry for your injury-hope to see you next season on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hey BobLorrie and I would like to help out if useful. Andy, sorry about the wrist.BestPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Bob,Willing to do anything to help out.DavidAndy,Really sorry to hear about the wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 We are up to 27 participants for the workshop with about 10 for the pool. This is an opportunity to invite family, friends, and co-workers (those wondering where you have been disappearing to in the afternoons!) for an introduction to sea kayaking. NSPN volunteers are bringing boats and gear for the pool, but people are welcome to bring there own to practice with. Pool session has a $15 fee towards a free year membership in NSPN.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Bob, I've lost track of who is doing what! Do you want me to bring my Romany and be prepared to get wet?pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josko Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'd like to come by and learn what I can for next year's AMC kayaking school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Bob, I've lost track of who is doing what! Do you want me to bring my Romany and be prepared to get wet?pruPru,Yes, please bring the Romany and gear, and it would be great if you could help people in the pool. I'll respond directly to the volunteers on the PM thread.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'd like to come by and learn what I can for next year's AMC kayaking school.Josko, Will be good to see you and catch up. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Reminder: The New to Sea Kayaking Workshop is open to non-members. Thanks. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 I would like to thank the NSPN volunteers Cathy, Rob, Warren, Rick, Gene, Pru, Janice, Jeff, Phil, Lorrie, and David, who helped with the NTSKW this year. Thanks also to the Portsmouth Seacoast Family YMCA staff led by Kat for their help with logistics for the event.- Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Anderson Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Great job by everyone. Most enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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