What we’re about
https://www.meetup.com/NESeacoastPaddlers/about/
This Paddling Group was created for New England Seacoast based kayakers, canoeists, rafters, or anyone interested in paddling to get together to paddle as well as to share paddling related information. Trips and events will take place mostly near or along the Seacoasts of MA, NH & ME but are not limited to these areas. Inland lakes and river paddling trips and events are welcome to be posted here. Inland lakes and river trips and events will occur more often in the spring and fall months.
All trips or events with this group will by default use the Common Adventure Model. For more info on CAM see the link below or go to the Message Board. Please read the "Message Board" for other impotant information as well as "About Us" for useful safety information and great paddling locations.
Happy Paddling!
NE Seacoast Paddlers Organizers Team
http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Skills Assessment part 1 (FEE EVENT)Portland Paddle, Portland, ME
American Canoe Association Assessments offer a way for a person to confirm that they have achieved a certain level of paddling competence. It can be useful in many situations to be able to point to an assessment as proof of your skill level. For instance, you may need an ACA assessment to apply for certain jobs, rent kayaks at some outfitters, participate in some events like adventure races and remote expeditions, or enroll in ACA workshops and instructor certification programs. Assessments also provide you with an objective, third-party review of your skill set, helping you to assess what paddling conditions you can handle and where you might need improvement.
Part 1: May 7th, 4pm to 8pm. Part 2: May 10th 4pm-8pm.
Portland Paddle's L3 Skills Assessment will give sea kayakers the chance to show off their boat handling skills in moderate wind and wave conditions with a certified ACA Instructor/assessor. For full details on expected skills and conditions, please see the ACA curriculum. ACA members will receive a certificate proof of competency upon completion of the course. This or a comparable assessment is a requirement for Portland Paddle's ACA L3 ICW in June.
- Fee Event ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Skills Training and AssessmentHampton Harbor Inlet, Hampton, NH
Do you want to up your kayak game? If so, join Kevin Beckwith of Rock, Paddle, Surf Kayak Coaching for this event! The ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Skills Training and Assessment is designed for paddlers who want to be safe and effective group members in an open water environment including:
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Winds less than 15 knots
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Waves (chop) less than 2 feet (0.6 meters)
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Surf less than 2 foot (0.6 meters)
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Current less than 2 knots
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Paddlers must be ACA members to participate in the assessment; membership is not required for the training. To register, please email Kevin at rpskayakcoaching@mac.com.
Please read through:
The Level 3 Skills Training Course Syllabus and the Level 3 Assessment Course Syllabus. -
- Community Paddling Clinics 2024 (Rock, Paddle, Surf Kayak Coaching)Hampton Harbor, Hampton, NH
As a way to give back to the community, we are offering free weekly two hour sessions where folks can work on fine-tuning strokes, rescues, etc.! Please note that all participants must have their own equipment and assistance is provided on first-come, first-serve basis.
- The location will alternate between Lake Attitash, Chebacco Lake, and Hampton Harbor. Please check the post each day of the event.
HAMPTON HARBOR LOCATION
LAKE ATTITASH LOCATIONNo need to register in advance but please indicate interest here and you MUST complete the waiver found here:
https://forms.gle/NTYjGt2N8tdzZkh68
Just show up and paddle! When you arrive at the boat ramp, drop your equipment and park. If we are on the water already, paddle out of the ramp and head to the left. You'll see the group over near the beach.
NOTE: We sometimes have to change locations so please make sure to check this thread before heading to the event.