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Sea Kayaking Intro Training NH Paddlers Knubble Bay Camp

Date and Time

Thursday, June 20, 2024 8:00PM - Sunday, June 23, 2024 3:00PM

Location

AMC Knubble Bay Camp, Georgetown ME,
Maine, Southern and Mid-Coast,
ME

Registration

Registration is required for this activity. Please contact registrar below.


50 Hillside Ave , Derry , NH 03038
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Overview

Intro to Sea Kayaking with NH Paddlers. Friday/Sat/Sun will consist of both dry-land and on-water training for new paddlers or those looking to fine tune their skills. Screening is required prior to receiving a registration form. Limited to 10 participants plus leaders. Program begins 8 pm Thursday night through Sunday (Sunday paddle is optional). Fri/Sat/Sun breakfast and Friday, Saturday Dinner are included in the weekend. Bring your own food for snacks/lunches Friday/Sat/Sun. Kayaks length of 14.5+ ft. Required equipment: PFD, appropriate gear for water temps - not air temps, i.e. wet suit, dry suits, spray jackets, water shoes. The training will cover; self/assisted rescues, paddling strokes, leave-no-trace, safety skills, navigation, group dynamics and much more. If rentals are needed, Kayaks, PFD's and wet suits are available to rent from AMC NH Paddlers or a local outfitter who can deliver directly to AMC Knubble Bay Camp: Sea Spray Kayaking: 207-404-1100 or visit: https://www.seaspraykayaking.com/rent. NH Paddler does have sea kayaks available for rent for this weekend. These boats are new to our "fleet". Please contact the Leaders: Roscoe/Robin Diamond, [email protected] for more details - Use "June 2024 KNUBBLE BAY " as your email subject line. After screening and reviewing your registration form, more details will be sent to attendees for to prep for the weekend. Registration: contact registrar Knubble Bay Camp (KBC) is a green location: Composting toilets, Solar for Lighting and Propane for cooking /refrigerator, well water via a manual pump for potable water. Sleeping area is coed. Bring your own bedding, Tent spots are available. See you on the Water (SYOTW)

AMC Trip Policy

Cost*

Adult: $175 member / $200 non-member
*Training/Instruction and more. 3 nights lodging, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinner, good company and a beautiful location.

Past participants say...

Fantastic weekend, Levels of experience from all the leaders was exceptional. Love doing Wet exits, I learned so much!! From the leaders: This is our 12th year doing a trip to Knubble Bay for NH AMC Paddlers and it has always been a success.

Driving Directions

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199 Jewett Rd, Georgetown, ME 04548

ready for the day on the water at knubble bay.

Activities

Instruction (Skills)
Paddling - Sea Kayaking

Offered By

New Hampshire

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

Knubble Bay Camp

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




NH AMC Paddlers Trip Leader - 10+ years Skier / Ski Instructor - Prof Ski Instructor (PSIA) L1, L2 Skiing and Children's Specialist L1, NSP First Responder. Baker, Cook and Gardener. AMC NH Chapter Secretary

Leader




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A NH AMC Paddlers Co-Chair. Co-leading our annual Knubble Bay training weekend in Georgetown Maine and a annual recreational paddle car camping weekend out of a Freeport Maine since 2010. It's allowed me to share my passion navigating the Casco Bay waters while introducing the experience to others. Training basics kayaking skills, rescues, group dynamics, Leave no trace, navigation and more. When not on the water we can be found manning a USFS trail head in the WMNF.