RIVER KAYAKING

Beginner River Kayaking
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Harpers Ferry, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$85 members, $90 non-members
($65 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: All. No previous experience necessary.
A great opportunity to learn about paddling whitewater/river kayaks on a mild and pretty section of the Potomac River. In riffles and slow water you will learn about getting in and out of the boat and going forward, reverse, and sideways. No rolling. No experience needed. Bring water, lunch and snacks.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. All equipment (boats, PFDs, paddles) is provided. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. If you have your own boat, please call or e-mail to discuss its suitability for this trip.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 TRIP IS FULL. Send us an email to be placed on the waiting list.

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Intermediate River Kayaking
Saturday, August 16, 2009
Harpers Ferry, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$85 members, $90 non-members
($65 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Prior paddling experience required.
Designed for individuals who have completed the beginner class or have prior experience paddling a kayak. The intermediate lesson is on moving water (Class I-II). It provides the opportunity to practice paddling skills and learn river rescue techniques. We use whitewater style sit-on-top kayaks so you don't need to know how to roll. A major portion of class time is devoted to practice on whitewater. Bring water, lunch and snacks.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. All equipment (boats, PFDs, paddles) is provided. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. If you have your own boat, please call or e-mail to discuss its suitability for this trip.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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SEA KAYAKING

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. Unless otherwise indicated, all equipment (boats, PFDs, paddles) is provided.

Paddle to Lunch
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Occoquan, VA
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$80 members, $90 non-members
($60 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for in-shape beginners and experienced paddlers.
Join us at a quiet park on the Potomac River where we will go over paddling strokes and boat handling skills, both on land and while paddling in the calm bay and marshes. We'll paddle ourselves to lunch at a seafood restaurant! Learn about paddling, enjoy a day on the water, and tell your friends you kayaked to lunch. Bring water, a snack, and money for lunch at the restaurant.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. All equipment (boats, PFDs, paddles) is provided. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment and instruction will be provided, or bring your own boat for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 TRIP IS FULL. Send us an email to be placed on the waiting list.

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Shenandoah Cruise Sea Kayaking Trip
Sunday, June 28, 2009 (date changed from Sunday, June 21, 2009)
Front Royal, VA
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$80 members, $90 non-members
($60 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
Enjoy the birds and wildlife along the beautiful Shenandoah River. Hone up on your paddling skills in a pastoral setting. This great experience is only 60 minutes from DC. Bring water, lunch and snacks.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment and instruction will be provided, or bring your own boat and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Moonlight Sea Kayaking Trip
Friday, July 10, 2009
Alexandria, VA
6:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$55 members, $65 non-members
($35 members, $45 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for in-shape beginners and experienced paddlers.
An annual favorite: the magic of paddling while the sun goes down and the stars and moon grace the marshes near Old Town Alexandria. This is always a special evening. Bring water and a snack.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment and instruction will be provided, or bring your own boat and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2009

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Bring Your Own Boat Sea Kayaking Trip
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Location TBD, VA
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: This is a trip for those who have their own recreational or sea kayaks.
This is a trip for those who have their own recreational or sea kayaks. We'll choose the location a week or two prior to the trip depending on water levels in our region. Plan on driving approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours to the put-in. Wherever we paddle, it will be on lovely waters with opportunities for cooling off in the water, bird-watching, and enjoying great company. Bring water, lunch and a snack.

You must wear a PFD for this trip. Let us know if you need to borrow one.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Potomac Paddle Sea Kayaking Trip
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Brunswick, MD
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$80 members, $90 non-members
($60 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for in-shape beginners and experienced paddlers.
Check out a pretty and quiet section of the Potomac as we follow the current downstream. Paddling is required, but it's a very scenic trip. Islands, birds, and pretty shoreline make for a great paddling location. Bring lunch, water and snacks.

We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment will be provided and we will review strokes and boat handling as well as provide on water instruction.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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Susquehanna Sea Kayaking Trip
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Havre de Grace, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$80 members, $90 non-members
($60 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
This location has lots of variety: small islands to circle, a creek to explore, shallow pools for cooling if it's hot. We'll have lunch on an island in the river. Bring water, lunch and a snack.

All paddling events include a review of strokes, water safety, and boat handling. We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment and instruction will be provided, or bring your own boat and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Eastern Shore Sea Kayak Excursion
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Easton, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$80 members, $90 non-members
($60 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
Paddle along a quiet creek off the Choptank River on the Eastern Shore. Enjoy a peaceful day and beautiful scenery. Often, eagles and osprey join us here as we meander the back waters.

We encourage you to e-mail or call if you have any questions about your ability to participate. All equipment will be provided and we will review strokes and boat handling as well as provide on water instruction.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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