Join us for Atlantic Canada’s premier sea paddling get-together, an opportunity for all those active in this growing sport to meet, mingle and exchange ideas. There will be slide presentations, safety demos and updates in this continually evolving sport. Most of all, we will be on the water. On Saturday we will visit the offshore islands (and the seals and sea birds) during a choice of trips of varying lengths and difficulties. We finish the day with a traditional church supper. Sunday is devoted to improving your kayaking skills with sessions on paddling strokes, rescues, navigation, "rock hopping" and an introduction to surfing. New this year are both pre and post meeting clinics. On Friday, June 11, there will be a tidal current session on the Shubenacadie tidal river (Bay of Fundy) and on Monday, June 14, there will be a surfing session at Clam Harbour Beach (both sessions are separate registrations with limited space, extra fee applies).
Come along and discover one of the best paddling destinations in eastern Canada. There will also be kayak demos and a swap and sale session for thosewith kayaking gear they wish to exchange or sell. This year we again welcome the newfie wit and wisdom of Jim Price, Paddle Canada Senior Instructor Trainer.

Dates: June 12-13, 2010

Location: Coastal Exploration Centre, Tangier, N.S.

Fee: Weekend: $135 (includes church supper, breakfast, lunches; kayak extra)
  Saturday Only: $95 (lunch, church supper & evening program)
  Sunday Only: $80 (lunch provided)

 

 

 

 

 

The 2010 Sea Kayaker's Meeting poster will be available shortly.

 


MEETING AGENDA

Friday, June 11, 2010
9:00 am - 4 pm Tidal Current Practice (Shubenacadie River)*
Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Paddle to the Islands - choice of 3 routes( Click for a map)
(gourmet lunch provided)
6:00 - 7:00 pm Traditional Church Supper (Church Hall)
7:00 - 8:00 pm Down time
8:00 - 8:30 pm Sea kayaking notes and concerns
8:30 - ? pm Slide Show - Travels with Jim & Scott
[Newfoundland and beyond]
Overnight Camping at Murphy’s Cove Campground
Sunday, June 13, 2010
8:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Coastal Exploration Centre)
10:00 am - 4:30 pm Paddle to the Islands
10:00 am - Noon Paddling Strokes
10:00 am - Noon Practical Navigation ( on the water )
Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 - 5:00 pm Paddling Strokes Cont'd
1:30 - 3:00 pm Rolling
3:15 - 4:45 pm Rescues
1:30 - 5:00 pm Beginning Surfing (Clam Harbour Beach)*
1:30 - 5:00 pm Rock Hopping (Tangier Harbour Islands)*
Monday, June 14, 2010
9:00 am - 4 pm Surfing Practice (Clam Harbour Beach)*
All Weekend: All Weekend: Kayak testing
(Reps from TAO, MEC, Trail Shop, Old Creel and Paddle East will be here with kayaks to try out and to answer your questions )
* Helmets required for surf and rock hopping sessions

Preregistration suggested. For further information contact: Coastal Adventures

 

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