RIVER KAYAKING

Beginner River Kayaking
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Harpers Ferry, MD
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 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 out of the boat, going forward and 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. All equipment and instruction will be provided. If you have your own boat, please call or e-mail to discuss its suitability for this trip.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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Intermediate River Kayaking
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Harpers Ferry, MD
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$85 members, $90 non-members
($65 members, $70 non-members if you bring your own boat)
Level: Suitable for those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
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. All equipment and instruction will be provided. If you have your own boat, please call or e-mail to discuss its suitability for this trip.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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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 7, 2008
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 those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
Join us at a quiet park on the Potomac River where we will go over paddling strokes, boat handling skills both on land and while paddling in the calm bay and marshes. Well 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 and 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: Tuesday, June 3, 2008

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Shenandoah Cruise Sea Kayaking Trip
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Front Royal, 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 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. 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 and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

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Bring Your Own Boat Sea Kayaking Trip
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Location TBD, VA
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 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.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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Meandering Monocacy Sea Kayaking Trip
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Frederick, 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 those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
Come and cruise the Monocacy River in rural Maryland. Paddle along uninhabited shores, do some cattle watching, count turtles and enjoy a peaceful day and good company. 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. All equipment and instruction will be provided, or bring your own boat and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2008

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Full Moon (Almost) Sea Kayaking Trip
Friday, August 15, 2008
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 those with prior paddling experience and in-shape beginners.
An annual favorite: the magic of paddling while the sun goes down and the moon comes up in the marshes near Old Town Alexandria. This is always a special evening. Bring water, lunch and a snack.

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 and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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Susquehanna Sea Kayaking Trip
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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. 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 and equipment for a discounted price.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 27, 2008

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