For full details, click here SK 102 is CPA’s on-water instruction event designed to cover the fundamentals of sea kayaking. It is taught by volunteer instructors who are experienced paddlers and who genuinely enjoy sharing what they know. This is not a race and it is not a test. It is a relaxed, supportive day on the water where everyone …
Coordinators Column: SK101 and SK102 are Back
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are mostly gone, and the water is getting colder. The Osprey have moved on and geese have arrived. As the temperature drops, many paddlers are hanging up their paddles until spring returns. However, for the dedicated members of our sea kayaking community, winter offers unique opportunities to be on the water. While winter …
Coordinator’s Column: Reading the Water
Sea Kayakers are frequently in a very dynamic environment. Frequently we deal with wind, waves, tides, and currents. To make it even more confusing, these forces interact with the land to produce micro environments that are constantly changing. To paddle efficiently, a kayaker must learn to “read” the water to see currents, rips, eddies, and hidden hazards. This skill allows …
Coordinators Column: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Sea kayaking is what we do. We paddle for the adventure, beauty, and solitude on the water, but it also carries inherent risks. Every trip on the water may expose the paddler to dynamic and sometimes unpredictable hazards. Successful sea kayakers are not just skilled paddlers; they are also thoughtful risk managers. By developing a mindset of risk assessment and …