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NOTE:
The events on this calendar
should be of interest to sit-on-top paddlers. They will
include sit-in-side kayaks as well. Most of these events
are "demo days" where you will be able to
try a variety of kayaks. Some of these events will have
an educational aspect. If you know of an event that
is noteworthy to sit-on-top paddlers let us know. If
you are a shop or school currently providing sit-on-top
kayak instruction, let us know.
CALL
AHEAD to confirm the event, check if there is a fee,
and that it will be suitable to your needs. California
Kayak Friends Has a wonderful list of ongoing events
for instruction & fun for kayakers open to both
SOT's and closed deck boats. http://www.ckf.org
TEXAS: Artist
Boat offers several kayak trip opportunities
that include hands-on outdoor environmental & arts
enrichment activities. Paddling & safety instruction
is included on all trips. Call for more information
or to reserve your trip by phone at (409) 770-0722 or
by e-mail at info@artistboat.org. Visit website at http://www.artistboat.org.
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May
29 through June 1 - Dana Point Harbor, California
UP
Sports is having their third annual on water kayak
demo event Thursday May 29th - Sunday June
1st. This event will again be held with the Dana Point Harbor
in Water Boat Show in Dana Point Harbor. They will have FREE
on water demos of the Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks,
also just added WILDERNESS SYSTEMS KAYAKS to the inventory
- So go by their booth and try out one of these awesome kayaks
FREE!!! For show information visit dphboatshow.com
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May
31 through June 1 - New Jersey
South Jersey
Canoe & Kayak Classic
Demo Day and Symposium
Ocean County Park, Lakewood, NJ
Jersey Paddler
http://www.jerseypaddler.com
June
1 & June 8 (Sundays) - Marina
del Rey, California
Kayaks
4 Kids Summer
2008 Classes - Classes are FREE, but Pre Registration
is required. Kayaks 4 Kids is a non-profit Youth Water Sports
program endeavoring to improve health and well being through
participation in water (paddle) sports. We offer a fun, healthy
and challenging physical fitness experience for youngsters
age 7 to 17 and their families through learning the art of
kayaking.
All
equipment is provided - Location:
Mother's Beach at Marina del Rey Lagoon (Palawan Avenue &
Admiralty Way; Next to Casa Escobar Restaurant)
Introduction
to Kayaking: Each 3-hour workshop will cover:
·
Basic fundamentals of sit-on-top kayaking
· Introduction to recreational boating, beach and water
safety
· Rules of navigation and boating courtesy
· Paddling techniques, strokes and capsize recovery
· Proper safety gear and equipment care
Equipment
used: A variety of ocean-rated Kayaks with adjustable seats
- designed for youthful boaters. U.S. Coast Guard approved
life jackets and paddles.
June
1 - Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Canoe Club Spring Regatta Canoe & Kayak Race
Philadelphia, Pa www.philacanoe.org
Philadelphia Canoe Club
Directions
- More
info: http://www.philacanoe.org/races.html#SpringRegatta
June
14 - Maine
KTP
Kayak & Canoe Demo Day
Spring Hill in So. Berwick ME
Kittery Trading Post
888-587-6246
June
14-15 - Oahu, Hawaii
Surf Aloha Kayak Surfing Contest
White Plains Beach, Kalaeloa, Oahu, Hawaii.
http://www.surfalohahawaii.com/
June
19-24 - Chesapeake Bay
The 2008 Patuxent Sojourn takes place June 19-24. This event,
organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and other
non-profits, is six days of educational kayaking and camping
on the Patuxent River, focusing on the region’s environmental
resources and cultural hertiage. Activities include a live
terrapin presentation, Native American talks, owl prowl, environmental
film at the Calvert Marine Museum, night paddles, and more.
Complete details are available at www.paxsojourn.org.
June
21 - New Hampshire
POSTPONED - AUGUST 23
Kayak Lesson & Tour with Tom Holtey - Free
Holderness, NH Squam Lake
Wonalancet Outdoor Club & TopKayaker.Net
Call 877-893-1726 for details.
June
28th
Rochester
Open Water Challenge
Rochester NY
Kayak - Surfski - Outrigger Race
Bay Creek Paddling Center
585-288-2830
June
29 - Oahu, Hawaii
Windbag Regatta
Maunalua Bay Boat ramp (Hawaii Kai, Oahu)
to Waialae Beach Park in Kahala
Kayak sailing race, by any wind-driven means
Kevin Ching 947-4526 mokuluanui(at)yahoo(dot)com
http://www.huiwaa.org/index.html#Special
http://www.huiwaa.org/current.html
June
27-28, 2008 - Ohio
7th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest
Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45228
Largest Canoe & Kayak Festival in the Midwest. Canoeing
and kayaking events and races, and a new Great Ohio River Swim.
For more information, visit www.OhioRiverWay.org,
call 513-588-6936, or email info@ohioriverway.org.
Float Trip and Races: 7:15-9:00
a.m.
Starting at Coney Island – ending at Serpentine Wall
Finish Line Festival: at Cincinnati’s Serpentine Wall 10:30
a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Kayak Rolling Contest: 11:00 a.m.
Great Ohio River Swim: 11: 30 a.m.
Register online for above events at www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest. |
