Paddle Now! - Special Events, Annual Workshops & Classes
Watch the Calendar and Forums( CPA Discussion Board ) for more information on these special events.
SK101: An Introduction to Sea Kayaking |
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A one-day seminar on the basics of sea kayaking. Topics include kayak and paddle design, how to choose boats and equipment, basics of safe paddling, dealing with cold water, how to find people to paddle with, where to paddle, and other topics of interest. There are boats and gear display, and knowledgeable people available to discuss different aspects of kayaking. Although this event is primarily for the newer paddler, everyone is invited to expand their paddling horizons. View pictures from 2012 SK101. Stay tuned for information on the 2014 SK101.
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SK102: Sea Kayaking Skill Sets Clinic |
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This annual event is geared towards the new paddler and includes free lessons in strokes, bracing, rescues, rolling, navigation and more. This event is held on a warm water lake courtesy of two club members who own the land graciously offered to be used by all participants. Registration for the 2013 SK102 is now closed. Please stay tuned for 2014. Now Scheduled for April 26rd-28th, 2013. |
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Cold Water Workshop |
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Acknowledged experts on cold water paddling and true-life adventurers discuss preparation and equipment, physiological dangers, relative costs of equipment, demo clothing and protective gear, and more. The 2013 Cold Water Workshop has already occured, please stay tuned for 2014's information. |
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SK203: Trip Leader Training |
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Rick Wiebush demonstrates essential safety gear for trip leaders to carry. Photo courtesy of Catriona Miller.
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This course is designed for those who want to lead trips for CPA. Other members may attend if space is available.
Now Scheduled for June 21-23, 2013. Registration is not yet open. |
Greenland Paddle Making |
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Together we will carve Greenland paddles from Cedar. Excellent instruction provided and helping hands will be present.
The 2013 Greenland Paddle Making Workshop has already occured, please stay tuned for 2014's information. |
Photo courtesy of Caroline Labbe.
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Boat & Paddle Workshop |
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Bela Marissey and Rich Stevens install a smart trak rudder system. Photo courtesy of Catriona Miller.
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Need to freshen up your boat for spring? We have volunteers present to advise and help. Replace your decklines, foam it out to fit you, install keel-eazy? See photos of 2012 Boat workday.
The 2013 Boat & Paddle Workshop has already occured, please stay tuned for 2014's information. |
Gear & Fall out of your boat day |
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A club open house where members demonstrate the uses of various kayaking gear and an opportunity to fall out of your boat and practice self rescues.. See photos of 2011 Gear/Fall out of your Boat Day. Now Scheduled for June 15th, 2013 |
Photo courtesy of Catriona Miller.
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Indoor Pool Sessions |
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Catriona Miller teaching a UMD student to roll
at an indoor pool session, Maryland. Photo courtesy of DJ Manalo |
During the winter season, the CPA enjoys access to indoor pool sessions within the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. area to practice and learn new skills. These are open sessions, not lessons. Members are responsible for bringing their own boat and gear. |