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- Jump Into Sea Kayaking Workshop Series! Sponsored by Rock, Paddle Surf and PIKPlum Island Kayak, Newburyport, MA
What type of kayak should I get?
How do I get started?
Can I find others to paddle with?
Where can I paddle?
Where can I find courses?
Where can I learn about safety?
I can camp out of my sea kayak?! How do we plan for the journey?
Please join us for a FREE event that will answer all of your questions about sea kayaking! We will cover topics ranging from kayak selection to where to kayak, and everything in between! This is the first in a free series that will include three future on-water sessions for those who attend. So, bring your questions and jump into sea kayaking! Fuel your sense of adventure and redefine your limits! Complimentary refreshments will be available!
Sponsored by Newbury Kayak and Canoe and Rock, Paddle, Surf Kayak Coaching.
TO REGISTER, SIMPLY FILL OUT THIS FORM:
https://forms.gle/2X3zmUzFRxuTZFxq6
Questions / Comments: Kevin Beckwith at 978.270.8170 or email at rpskayakcoaching@mac.com
Basic 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. - 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. -