| (Please visit the event's site for details, times, directions, etc. or search google for more information). 2010 Events Schedule (more to come) March 20th (Saturday) - Paddle Smart Safety Event - sponsored by the State of Ct. DEP at the The Coast Guard CT Fire Academy 34 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT Paddle Sports retailers, Clubs and Organizations. Safety discussions & lots of information and a in pool Demo! (a great event and were honored to be there again!!) Free Admission!! 10:00AM - 5:00PM April 10th (Saturday) - Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - (AKA - Kayaking 101) this is a informative demo intended for person that are interested in getting into recreational Kayaking and do not presently have a Kayak topic covered picking a boat, boat and Paddle sizing, kayak water safety, basic paddle strokes, Safe Kayak Transport, protecting the Kayaking environment - Invasive plants and water species, Etc. at The White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield (Classroom). Cost is: $6.00 for members of WMF and $10.00 for non-members. Reservations are required. Please contact WMF as class size is limited. May 2nd (Sunday) - Quassy Paddle Day (Saturday) - Open Paddle Day - Kayak and Canoes. Again this year we will hold a Spring and Fall Quasssy Paddle Day located Quassy Amusement Park (Rain or Shine) Quassy has offered us the use of there water access to the pristine lake with only a parking fee although all that want to paddle must pay a modest ACA (American Canoe Association) insurance fee of $3.00 and sign a ACA waiver to enter the water) The Park should be open and rides running (check their web-site) so bring the family and enjoy the day. Also Hope for Sun as it has rained or it was cloudy every time we have done these!! We hope to make this major area paddling event someday bring all the area Paddlers and Clubs together, Please come and join us! May 8th (Saturday) - 3rd Annual Naugatuck River Race and Festival - Kayak and Canoe Race - Waterbury to Beacon Falls. This 6.5 Novice or 7.0 Expert Kayak and Canoe Race was the talk of Connecticut in 2009 as the largest Paddle Sports Race in the state again and gaining popularity. The event will feature an Environmental, Food and Music festival in Beacon Falls as racers enter into town Via the "Naugy". Come Enjoy a Great Day on the "Naugy" as we celebrate her continued revival! (See more on our Naugatuck River Race please see the Naugatuck River page). Race slogan "The River is the Winner". June 12th (Saturday) - Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - (AKA - Kayaking 101) this is a informative demo intended for people that are interested in getting into recreational Kayaking and do not presently have a Kayak, topics will covered picking a boat, boat and Paddle sizing, kayak water safety, basic paddle strokes, safe Kayak Transport, protecting the Kayaking environment - Invasive plants and water species, Etc. at The White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield (Classroom and On Water Paddle for those that would like to try Kayaking for the first time in a controlled environment, all equipment is supplied by us). Cost: $10.00 for members of WMF and $14.00 for non-members, classroom session, also there is a required $2.75 per Paddler ACA insurance fee for anyone that plans to enter the water. Reservations are required. Please contact WMF as class size is limited. *More Events and Paddling Demos are coming so keep posted. We are currently working on our 2010 events schedule, please let us know if you have a event that you would like us involved with, we do consider all requests. (Most events are posted and advertised by the venue's own web-site rather that on our web-site). Introduction to Recreational Kayaking - (AKA - Kayaking 101) These free Demo events are for persons interested in getting involved in Recreational Kayaking and do not presently have a boat. We will cover topics that a beginner should know after we will have a casual discussion where you can ask any questions that you may have. We may offer a water Demo at the conclusion of the discussion along with the opportunity for the participants to join in and try a kayak for the first time in a controlled environment safely. We believe that kayaking is extremely safe and most new kayakers are often amazed how stable and easy to paddle recreational kayaks really are. Topics covered; Choosing the proper boat for your planned use. Choosing the correct type and length paddle. Fitting yourself properly in a Kayak. Basic Paddling strokes Paddling Safety Vehicle Loading and Transport Sponsored by; Connecticut Outdoors, LLC. 860-274-6213, david@4ctoutdoors.com / www.4ctoutdoors.com |
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| NORDIC WALKING, Instructing our new group of Nordic Walkers at The White Memorial Foundation. |
| Winter Spots at The White Memorial Foundation. |
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