Boston Sea Kayak Club Message Board - Commercial Postings Forum for commercial entities to post information of interest to BSKC membership http://bskc.org/forum/list.php?4 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:16:08 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2385,2385#msg-2385 Book Event and Discussion -- "Without a Paddle" (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2385,2385#msg-2385
The event is at Book Ends, 559 Main St., Winchester, Mass. on Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m.

He will also be speaking at the Essex Town Library, 33 West Ave., Essex, Conn., on Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Both events are free and open to the public.]]> Warren Richey Commercial Postings Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:17:55 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2383,2383#msg-2383 Wilderness First Aid & CPR Training, Sept 10-12, Georgetown, ME (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2383,2383#msg-2383 coast of Maine. This 2-day course will provide you with a pragmatic
approach to treating injuries and managing emergency situations in
the backcountry. Upon completion, participants receive SOLO WFA and
American Heart Association CPR certificates.

When: Sept 10th to 12th
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $175 (includes WFA & CPR training, 3 meals, lodging)
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238]]> ski_hike_paddle Commercial Postings Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:05:46 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2379,2379#msg-2379 BCU 4-star assessment (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2379,2379#msg-2379 Just a heads-up that we're offering a BCU 4-star assessment at the Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium, but we need at least 3 more folks for it to go. So if you're planning to take that, we'd like to hear from you ASAP. We'll be making the go/no go call soon.

Give us a call at 207-669-2338 or e-mail info@carpediemkayaking.com.

"A bad day on the water is better than the best day in the office."

Cheers,
Mel

Melinda Rice
Carpe Diem Kayaking
PO Box 553
Bar Harbor ME 04609
207-663-2338
info@carpediemkayaking.com]]> melrice Commercial Postings Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:57:34 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2376,2376#msg-2376 Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium - time to sign up! (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2376,2376#msg-2376 The Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium is just over a month away, on Sept. 10-13 on Mount Desert Island, Maine. We’ll be offering a slew of classes including BCU offerings and Greenland with the inestimable Alison Sigethy. Our excellent slate of talented coaches includes many returning favorites from across the U.S. and Canada; and new this year is Nigel Robinson from Wales.
We’re offering classes for paddlers of all levels, including a special master’s track that requires pre-approval to join.
Visit our website page at www.carpediemkayaking.com/symposium.htm for more details, or call us at 207-669-2338.
We’ll see you on the water!]]> melrice Commercial Postings Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:06:47 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2375,2375#msg-2375 Sea Kayaks & Lobsters Weekend, Aug 6th thru 8th, Beal Island, ME (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2375,2375#msg-2375 on the AMC's Beal Island and feast on lobsters. Open to all levels of sea
kayakers (adv beginner, intermediate, advanced). Two or three trips of
varying levels on Saturday. Kayak rentals available from local outfitter
that delivers to the camp. Contact the registrar for additional details.

When: August 6th to 8th
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp/Beal Island in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: Camping on Beal Island (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $96.30 AMC members / $107 non-mem (includes Maine Tax)
Leader: Mike Therrien
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238


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Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility
located about 15 minutes south of Bath, Maine. Weekends are organized around
an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday. Typically one or two
groups are formed, depending on the number and experience level of participants.
Breakfasts and Saturday dinner are provided by the volunteer committee.
Participants can share a bunk room in the cabin or tent outside. The weekends
are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and Scrabble. Additional
information about a particular weekend trip is available from the registrar.
See the KBC website for a full list of the 2010 season trips.

www.amckbc.org
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What made it so formidable? Huge saltwater crocodiles, great white sharks, venomous sea snakes and deadly jelly fish, massive surf, the challenge of coordinating freshwater and food dumps, three 100-mile stretches of sheer cliffs without any landing zones and dangerous cyclones were some of the most daunting threats. As an extra challenge she made an 8-day, 7-night crossing of the 350-mile-wide Gulf of Carpentaria. In spite of the physical toll of paddling in the tropical heat Freya averaged upward of 35 miles per day for nearly a year.

Reserve your ticket today at [store.kayakcentre.com]!!]]> The Kayak Centre Commercial Postings Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:11:13 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2369,2369#msg-2369 Early sign-up deadline-Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2369,2369#msg-2369
We've added classes and coaches since we first posted symposium information.

Dates are Friday, Sept. 10 through Monday, Sept. 13., on Mount Desert Island, Maine.

New This Year: We're mixing it up this year, offering new classes (along with the usual favorites) and dividing them into series based on skill level and interest: Fundamental Skills; Beyond the Basics; Masters Series; BCU Series; and Just for Fun. Check out class descriptions and the symposium schedule at [www.carpediemkayaking.com] .

The Masters Series is for experienced and trained paddlers looking to push the performance envelope even further -- much further. If you feel you qualify, please call us or e-mail us, as enrollment in these courses will be limited, with prior approval required.

Visit our website ( [www.carpediemkayaking.com] ) or call us at 207-669-2338 for more information or to sign up. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

Mark & Mel
Carpe Diem Kayaking
www.carpediemkayaking.com
info@carpediemkayaking.com
207-669-2338]]> melrice Commercial Postings Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:05:29 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2350,2350#msg-2350 Chart and Compass Sea Kayaking Weekend, June 4-6 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2350,2350#msg-2350 tides and currents in this hands on workshop. Saturday morning will be spent in
class and after lunch we'll break into small groups to follow student plotted
courses. Sunday morning we'll answer any new questions, then we'll plot a route
and head back out on the water for more practice. There will be ample time
Saturday night and throughout the weekend to get your questions answered or a
topic clarified. Participants will be given a packet (over 50 pages) of the
presentation material and a Small Craft NAV-AID Course Plotter.

When: June 4th-6th (Friday night thru Sunday afternoon)
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $100 plus Maine Tax (cost includes NAV-AID)
Instructors: Dave Corbin, Steve Formisani
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238

Feedback from one of last year's participants ...

"Just wanted to thank you for a great weekend. I thought the structure and the
content of the course were great. I learned a lot (much more than I expected)
and was glad we got to apply our new knowledge on the water immediately
following the instruction. Splitting into smaller groups in our kayaks was
most helpful. The course content was well organized and not to simple but not
to complicated either and it all related to what we were doing. The visual
aids were most helpful. ... From the materials presented it seemed like you
put much time and thought into the course. Thank you!"

About Your Instructors ...

Dave Corbin has been sea kayaking for the past 10 years, and prior to that
sailed for 20 years. His certifications include BCU 3 Star Sea, BCU Coastal
Navigation and Tidal Planning, BCU Canoe Safety, ACA Trip Leader, and he is
also a Registered Maine Guide. Steve Formisani grew up sailing and has been
sea kayaking for the last 18 years. In Sept. 2001 Steve completed a 300 mile,
28-day, solo paddle of the Maine Island Trail, without the aid of a GPS. Dave
and Steve have navigated their kayaks along most of the Maine coast, including
trips to some of its more remote islands (Vinalhaven, Swans Island, Great Wass,
Isle Au Haut, and Matinicus Rock). This is their 3rd year teaching this class.

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Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility
located about 15 minutes south of Bath, Maine. Weekends are organized around
an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday. Typically one or two
groups are formed, depending on the number and experience level of participants.
Breakfasts and Saturday dinner are provided by the volunteer committee.
Participants can share a bunk room in the cabin or tent outside. The weekends
are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and Scrabble. Additional
information about a particular weekend trip is available from the registrar.
See the KBC website for a full list of the 2010 season trips.

www.amckbc.org
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Our 11th annual on water Demo Day is Sunday May 23rd, 2010.

This is New Hampshires largest kayak and canoe on water demo.

Come out and try as many kayaks and canoes as you want. Talk to the Reps. Over 200 boats will be available to demo. Also attending is Kokatat, Werner Paddles and Aqua Bound Paddles.

Come welcome Nigel Dennis of Sea Kayaking UK (NDK Kayaks). Nigel is a world renowned paddler, kayak designer, kayak builder and kayaking educator. Nigel will be at our demo day to talk with, answer questions and have some laughs.

ALL KAYAKS AND CANOES WILL BE ON SALE THAT DAY.

HOURS 10:00am to 4:00pm

MANUFACTURES ATTENDING

Wilderness Systems, Old Town, P and H, Valley, NDK, Northshore, Boreal, Impex, Necky, Lincoln, Eddyline, Current Design, Ocean, Perception, Dagger, Wenonah, Bell, Mad River, Vermont Canoe and NDK. Yes, Tom Bergh is coming!

Our guest speaker this year is Suzanne Hutchison, Northeast Rep. for Kokatat Watersports wear. She will be doing a presentation on what to wear in different paddling conditions. Presentation starts at 1:00pm

Contoocook River Canoe Co. LLC
9 Horse Hill Rd.
Concord, NH 03303
603-753-9804
www.contoocookcanoe.com
see web site for directions]]> Contoocook River Canoe Co. Commercial Postings Wed, 19 May 2010 05:10:07 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2348,2348#msg-2348 Downeast Seakayaking Symposium - Registration Open; Masters Series offered (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2348,2348#msg-2348 5th Annual Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium !

Dates: Friday, Sept. 10 through Monday, Sept. 13.
Location: Mount Desert Island, Maine

New This Year: We're mixing it up this year, offering new classes (along with the usual favorites) and dividing them into series based on skill level and interest: Fundamental Skills; Beyond the Basics; Masters Series; BCU Series; and Just for Fun. Check out class descriptions and the symposium schedule at www.carpediemkayaking.com/symposium .

The Masters Series is for experienced and trained paddlers looking to push the performance envelope even further -- much further. If you feel you qualify, please call us, as enrollment in these courses will be limited, with prior approval required.

Coaches: We've got many coaches from previous years returning including John Carmody and Steve Maynard, plus new coaches including Nigel Robinson from Wales.

Cost: Cost for 4 days of classes is $550 for those who sign up by July 15 & $600 after that.

Visit our website or call us at 207-669-2338 for more information or to sign up. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

Mark & Mel
Carpe Diem Kayaking
www.carpediemkayaking.com
info@carpediemkayaking.com
207-669-2338]]> melrice Commercial Postings Mon, 17 May 2010 06:44:11 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2347,2347#msg-2347 Kayak Rental Newport RI (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2347,2347#msg-2347
I found this great kayak rental place. If you are ever in Newport, RI you should check them out.

Here is the site : http://newportkayak.com]]> newportkayak Commercial Postings Thu, 06 May 2010 10:50:03 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2341,2341#msg-2341 The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island Demo Day Weekend (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2341,2341#msg-2341
[www.youtube.com]]]> tkcofri Commercial Postings Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:26:33 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2334,2334#msg-2334 Beat the Bugs Sea Kayaking Weekend in Maine, April 16-18 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2334,2334#msg-2334 beautiful Georgetown, Maine. Experienced kayakers only.
Dry-suits / wet-suits required. Enjoy apres-paddle on the
deck overlooking Knubble Bay. Three meals provided.

When: April 16 to 18
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $80 AMC members ($85 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Pierre Erhard
Registrar: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238


Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer
managed facility located about 15 minutes south of Bath, Maine.
Weekends are organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and
half-day paddle Sunday. Typically one or two groups are formed,
depending on the number and experience level of participants.
Breakfasts and Saturday dinner are provided by the volunteer
committee. Participants can share a bunk room in the cabin or
tent outside. The weekends are known for great food, paddling,
friendship, and Scrabble. Additional information about a
particular weekend trip is available from the registrar.
See the KBC website for a full list of the 2010 season trips.

www.amckbc.org]]> ski_hike_paddle Commercial Postings Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:40:20 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2328,2328#msg-2328 Merrimac Valley Paddle and Outdoor Festival - June 5 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2328,2328#msg-2328
Our goal for Paddle & Outdoor Festival is to highlight the diversity of paddlesport opportunities that are available on the Merrimack and Concord Rivers and to encourage local residents and visitors alike to give kayaking, rowing & stand-up paddle surfing a try. In addition to showcasing these watersports, we hope to attract additional outdoor, environmental, and human-powered activities.

The Merrimack Valley Paddle & Outdoor Festival will be held at the University of Massachusetts Bellegarde Boathouse, located on the scenic Vandenberg Esplanade in historic Lowell, Massachusetts. This facility recently underwent a million dollar renovation and is poised to become a major watersport recreational center for the greater Merrimack Valley.

Festival Information

When: Saturday, June 5th, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Where: UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse, 500 Pawtucket Blvd. Lowell, MA 01853
Who: Everyone - Free to the public!

Sponsored by: UMass Lowell, Still River Outfitters Inc., Northeast Paddlesurf, and the Merrimack River Rowing Association (MRRA).

Festival Activities

• Boat Demos: Recreational Kayak, Whitewater Kayak, Coastal Kayak, & Stand-Up Paddle Surfing
• Learn-to-Row
• Kayaking Film Festivals (www.npff.org) - Whitewater and Coastal Kayaking
• Whitewater Kayak mini-clinics
• Instructional seminars in Kayaking, SUP, and Rowing
• Vendor Marketplace
• Music, Food, & Fun!

Please visit our website at: [www.uml.edu]

Don’t forget to keep up to date on new vendors, schedule of events, and more on Facebook at: “Merrimac Valley Paddle Outdoor Festival”]]> dcudmore Commercial Postings Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:39:17 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2324,2324#msg-2324 Coastal Nav Course with John Carmody-April 2 & 3rd at The Kayak Centre (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2324,2324#msg-2324
The syllabus will cover all that is required in the Coastal Navigation class plus John is adding his own practical day to make sure that the information is practiced and used by the students. For those of you who have never taken a class with John Carmody before, you will love his laid back professional style coupled with his experience in such an extremely important art - the Art of Navigation with a little weather reading thrown in.

2 Day Course.(April 2nd & 3rd) Cost: $270 for both days (Friday & Saturday), plus extra $25 for those who want the BCU credential.

Please call The Kayak Centre or email us @ funn@kayakcentre.com to register. More details: John Carmody Event

The Kayak Centre of RI
9 Phillips St.
Wickford, RI 02852
401-295-4400/888-SEA-KAYAK
Kayakcentre.com
funn@kayakcentre.com]]> The Kayak Centre Commercial Postings Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:36 -0800 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2320,2320#msg-2320 Free Demos - Rockpool Alaw Bach TCC (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2320,2320#msg-2320
Please give us a call at the Weston Ski Track if you are interested in trying out the boat. You can put it in the Charles for a short demo or take it to the ocean for a day.

Here is a link for more info on the boat.

[rockpool.reednorthamerica.com]

We expect paddlers should have their own cold water paddling gear as well as racks and tie down equipment as we have the boat at our cross-country ski center and not at the boathouse in Newton.

Please give us a call if you have questions or would like to take the boat out.

Mark J
Charles River Canoe & Kayak -- Weston Ski Track
781-891-6575]]> markskipaddle Commercial Postings Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:58:30 -0800 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2316,2316#msg-2316 East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2316,2316#msg-2316 Charleston, South Carolina is the place to be for kayakers in April. The East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary. I’m an assistant organizer of a new social networking site dedicated to bringing Festival participants together on-line prior to the Festival. It is a good opportunity to connect with folks travelling to the Festival, and with Charleston-based paddlers.
This virtual East Coast Canoe Kayak Festival community can be found here:

[www.meetup.com]

I hope to see you in Charleston in April!]]> wjskayaker Commercial Postings Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:27:53 -0800 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2312,2312#msg-2312 Pool Rolling -Sunday Nov. 15 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2312,2312#msg-2312
Details at:
[www.paddleboston.com]

Mark J
617-965-5110]]> markskipaddle Commercial Postings Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:18:54 -0800 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2308,2308#msg-2308 Autumn Sea Kayaking Weekend in Maine, Oct 2-4 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2308,2308#msg-2308 hurrah of the season on the beautiful Maine coast. Depending on interest
and conditions we would like to have two paddles on Sat, an intermediate
and an advanced level trip. For the advanced trip, possibilities include
Damariscove Island (6 NM from Boothbay Harbor), or a circumnavigation
(~19.5 NM) of Westport Island on the Sheepscot river, south of Wicasset.

When: Oct 2-4
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $80(AMC member) $90(non-member) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Pierre Erhard
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238

For information on Damariscove Island, see the links below:

[www.bbrlt.org]
[www.bbrlt.org]

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Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility,
located in Georgetown, Maine, about 15 minutes south of Bath. Weekends are
organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday.
Typically one or two groups are formed, depending on the number and
experience level of participants. Breakfasts and supper are provided by the
volunteer committee. Participants can share a bunkroom in the cabin or tent
outside. The weekends are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and
Scrabble. Additional information about a particular weekend trip is available
from the registrar. See KBC website for a full list of the 2009 season trips.

[www.amckbc.org]
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Courses offered run the gamut from beginners classes to the always popular Rocks & Ledges & Tidal Currents, plus navigation, BCU courses and assessments, canoeing, whitewater and many other fun options.

Check it out at www.carpediemkayaking.com or give us a call at 207-669-2338.

See you on the water!
Cheers,
Mel
Melinda Rice
Carpe Diem Kayaking]]> melrice Commercial Postings Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:06:36 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2293,2293#msg-2293 Chapters & Clubs Maine Coastal Paddling Weekend, Sept 11-13 (1 reply) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2293,2293#msg-2293 or come on your own to meet great people. Knubble Bay Committee will
serve Sat. and Sun. breakfast and Sat. supper, and accompany you on
paddles. A special beginner's session will be offered if there is interest
(inquire at registration).

When: Sept 11-13
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $80(AMC member) $90(non-member) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Mary McCann-Baker
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238

=============================================================
Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility,
located in Georgetown, Maine, about 15 minutes south of Bath. Weekends are
organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday.
Typically one or two groups are formed, depending on the number and
experience level of participants. Breakfasts and supper are provided by the
volunteer committee. Participants can share a bunkroom in the cabin or tent
outside. The weekends are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and
Scrabble. Additional information about a particular weekend trip is available
from the registrar. See KBC website for a full list of the 2009 season trips.

[www.amckbc.org]
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We still have a great selection available and many other discounted kayaks as well as gear.

Click here for all the details

or visit our website

Sale starts Friday, Aug 7th and ends when we close on Monday, Aug 10th! No sales tax on kayaks in RI or accessories purchased with a kayak!

The Kayak Centre of RI
9 Phillips Street
Wickford, RI 02852
401.295.4400 or 888-SEA-KAYAK
Kayakcentre.com
Shop online!
funn@kayakcentre.com]]> The Kayak Centre Commercial Postings Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:50:21 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2282,2282#msg-2282 Sea Kayaks & Lobsters Weekend, July 31 thru Aug 2 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2282,2282#msg-2282 will camp on Beal Island and feast on lobsters. Open to all levels
of sea kayakers. Two or three trips of varying levels on Saturday.

When: July 31 to August 2nd
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp/Beal Island in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: Camping on Beal Island (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $90 AMC members ($100 non) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Mike Therrien
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-244-2500


Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed
facility, located in Georgetown, Maine, about 15 minutes south of Bath.
Weekends are organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day
paddle Sunday. Typically one or two groups are formed, depending on
the number and experience level of participants. Breakfasts and supper
are provided by the volunteer committee. Participants can share a
bunkroom in the cabin or tent outside. The weekends are known for great
food, paddling, friendship, and Scrabble. Additional information about
a particular weekend trip is available from the registrar. See the AMC
KBC website for a full list of the 2009 season trips.

[www.amckbc.org]]]> ski_hike_paddle Commercial Postings Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:16:42 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2279,2279#msg-2279 Greenland Comprehensive (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2279,2279#msg-2279 www.ospreyseakayak.com.]]> cnsladd Commercial Postings Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:03:58 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2273,2273#msg-2273 Novice Sea Kayaking Weekend, July 18th & 19th (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2273,2273#msg-2273 a bit more challenging? Join us for a weekend of ocean paddling where you’ll get
some exposure to tidal currents, waves, and open water along the Maine coast.
Comfort zones may be pushed a little in the process, but without overdoing it.
We’ll cover roughly 10 miles on Saturday (with the option for a few additional for
those up for it) and 5-6 on Sunday. For those without sea kayaks, rentals are
available from a local outfitter who delivers to Knubble Bay Camp.


When: July 18th and 19th
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $80 AMC Members ($90 non-members) plus Maine Tax
Leader: Steve Formisani
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238


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Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility,
located in Georgetown, Maine, about 15 minutes south of Bath. Weekends are
organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday.
Typically one or two groups are formed, depending on the number and
experience level of participants. Breakfasts and supper are provided by the
volunteer committee. Participants can share a bunkroom in the cabin or tent
outside. The weekends are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and
Scrabble. Additional information about a particular weekend trip is available
from the registrar. See KBC website for a full list of the 2009 season trips.

[www.amckbc.org]
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The race starts and finishes right across from our Newton Boathouse on Comm. Ave.

I hope to see you all next week.
Mark J
Charles River Recreation
Weston Ski Track-Charles River Canoe & Kayak-Kendall Square Community Ice Skating
Phone 617-965-5110 Fax (617) 965-7696
www.PaddleBoston.com // www.SkiBoston.com // KendallSquare.org]]> markskipaddle Commercial Postings Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:39:53 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2262,2262#msg-2262 Sea kayaking in Halong Bay - Vietnam (2 replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2262,2262#msg-2262
#01: Sea kayaking in a lagoon


#02: At the entrance of a dark wet cave in Halong Bay.


#03: Mother and Daughter


#04: Halong Bay.


Welcome to Vietnam for sea kayaking. We would like to be happy if you joint the sea kayaking trip with us Inserimex Travel. Please visit our website at: [www.inserimextravel.com.vn] or contact to sales@inserhan.com for more details. We are only a Sea kayaking tour operator in Vietnam can take you to a 2km wet dark cave in Halong Bay. Here are some images.

A place near a floating village:


The big toe island


Kayaking through a cave to a lagoon inside:


Get harder through the cave:


The bats on the ceiling of the cave (a lot of bats)


A sea channel in a cave.
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Thank you in advance and the pictures will be updated more!
]]> DeislerX Commercial Postings Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:28:11 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2252,2252#msg-2252 Kayak and Canoe Demo Day Sunday May 17 (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2252,2252#msg-2252
LOCATION:
CONTOOCOOK RIVER CANOE CO. LLC
9 HORSE HILL RD.
CONCORD, NH 03303
603-753-9804
WWW.CONTOOCOOKCANOE.COM

ALL CANOES AND KAYAKS WILL BE ON SALE.

LARGEST ON WATER DEMO IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

COME OUT AND TRY AS MANY CANOES AND KAYAKS AS YOU WANT. OVER 200 BOATS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DEMO INCLUDING PADDLES BY WARNER AND BENDING BRANCHES

HOURS 10:00AM TO 4:00PM.

MANUFACTURES ATTENDING:

OLD TOWN CANOE AND KAYAK, WILDERNESS SYSTEMS KAYAKS, CURRENT DESIGN KAYAKS, OCEAN KAYAKS, NECKY KAYAKS, PERCEPTION KAYAKS, DAGGER KAYAKS, EDDYLINE KAYAKS, IMPEX KAYAKS, BOREAL KAYAKS, VALLEY KAYAKS, P AND H KAYAKS, NIGEL DENNIS KAYAKS, WENONAH CANOE, BELL CANOE, MAD RIVER CANOE, VERMONT CANOE AND KAYAK

OUR GUEST SPEAKER THIS YEAR IS SUZANNE HUTCHINSON, NORTHEAST REP. FOR KOKATAT WATERSPORTS WEAR.

TOPIC: WHAT TO WEAR IN DIFFERENT PADDLING CONDITIONS. PRESENTION STARTS AT 1:00PM]]> Contoocook River Canoe Co. Commercial Postings Wed, 13 May 2009 11:21:01 -0700 http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2248,2248#msg-2248 Chart and Compass Sea Kayaking Weekend, June 6th & 7th (no replies) http://bskc.org/forum/read.php?4,2248,2248#msg-2248 estimation, tides and currents in this hands on workshop. Saturday
morning will be spent in class and after lunch we'll hit the water
to follow courses plotted in the morning. Sunday morning we'll have
a quick review and head back out on the water for more practice.
There will also be time Saturday night to answer additional questions
or get a topic clarified. Participants will be given a packet of the
presentation material and a Small Craft NAV-AID Course Plotter.

When: June 6th and 7th
Where: AMC's Knubble Bay Camp in Georgetown, ME
Meals: Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday dinner
Lodging: stay in the cabin or camp outside (Fri & Sat nights)
Cost: $100 plus Maine Tax (cost includes NAV-AID)
Instructors: Dave Corbin, Steve Formisani
Registration: Gail Fensom, 52 Mooers Road, Nottingham, NH 03290
gailrond@comcast.net 603-305-0238

Some comments from last year's participants ...

"Just wanted to say thanks for putting on the nav course this past
weekend. I feel like I've solidified my nav skills. It's apparent
that y'all put a lot of time into the course and I'm very
appreciative of it."

"THANK YOU SO MUCH - for a very well organized, helpful, and fun
weekend!! ... We feel we learned so much."

"Their morning-long instruction on navigation, tides and currents
was not only accessible for everyone, but they provided hands-on
and exercise opportunities that made us all try out the information.
This was duplicated on the water."

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Knubble Bay Camp is an Appalachian Mountain Club volunteer managed facility,
located in Georgetown, Maine, about 15 minutes south of Bath. Weekends are
organized around an all-day paddle Saturday and half-day paddle Sunday.
Typically one or two groups are formed, depending on the number and
experience level of participants. Breakfasts and supper are provided by the
volunteer committee. Participants can share a bunkroom in the cabin or tent
outside. The weekends are known for great food, paddling, friendship, and
Scrabble. Additional information about a particular weekend trip is available
from the registrar. See KBC website for a full list of the 2009 season trips.

[www.amckbc.org]
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