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Special Events 2009

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Paddle
Sport
May
Day
ACA
Training Week
NYS
Games
Women's
Outdoor Adventure



2009 Paddlesport was a great success! Thank you everyone that came to the event. Special thanks to all those who worked hard to make Paddlesport happen. We look forward to bring this event again March 2010.
To Long Island PaddleSport 6th Annual Long Island
PaddleSport Safety Symposium


SKSA Ltd.
in cooperation with the
United States Coast Guard
and
New York State Park Recreation
and Historic Preservation

is hosting the 5th annual
Long Island PaddleSport Safety Symposium
at
Dowling College   Map
March 8, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 6:30 pm
For all who paddle, or dream of paddling, this symposium is for you.


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May Day on the Bay

Empire Kayaks is again sponsoring their 10th Annual May Day Canoe and Kayak Race again this year on May 2. SKSA and friends will be there trying to win the most awards. Check the Empire website for starting times and come join for some good clean fun.

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ACA Week at Sebago Lake
June 2 - 7, 2009

The Atlantic Division of the ACA has put together a full week of training at the ACA camp at Sebago Lake in Harriman State Park. Training will be available for levels 1- 4 of canoe and kayaks, by some of the highest certified instructors in the ACA. For those looking to become ACA certified instructors, mid week is when you want to come. There will be instructor training courses (IDW/ICE) given Tuesday through Friday for Level 2 Essential Instructor for canoe or kayak. The weekends will be for those looking to improve there skills, with skill courses, for levels 1 - 4. If you have never been a boat before or you are ready to learn to roll, or somewhere in between there is a place for you. There are 1/2 or full day or even Multan classes. Each day we will on the water by 9:00 AM go to noon and on the water again from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm times vary depending on the class and instructor. The more you know about paddling the easier it becomes.

Come join us and have some fun while you learn.

ACA Training Week at Camp Sebago
  Information & Registration:  Download PDF   ACA Waiver (required):   Download PDF
  ACA Camp Sebago:   Information Link   Directions:   Download PDF
Kayak Schedule Overview
June 2 & 3
Tues & Wed
June 4 & 5
Thur & Fri
June 6
Sat
June 7
Sun
ACA Instructor
Development
Workshop

IDW - Level 2

Two Days
ACA Instructor
Certification
Exam

ICE - Level 2

Two Days
AM

ACA
Quick Start

 
All Day

Essentials
of Kayak
Touring


Day 1
All Day

Trip Leader
Training &
Assessment


Day 1
All Day

Essentials
of Kayak
Touring


Day 2
All Day

Trip Leader
Training &
Assessment


Day 2
AM

Kayak
Rolling

 
PM

Flatwater Safety and Rescues
 
PM

Skill Assessment
Level 1 & 2

 
Canoe Schedule Overview
June 2 & 3
Tues & Wed
June 4 & 5
Thur & Fri
June 6
Sat
June 7
Sun
ACA Instructor
Development
Workshop

IDW - Level 2

Two Days
ACA Instructor
Certification
Exam

ICE - Level 2

Two Days
AM

ACA
Quick Start

 
All Day

Essentials
of
Canoe
Touring


Day 1
All Day

Essentials
of
Canoe
Touring


Day 2
PM

Flatwater Safety and Rescues
 

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Empire State Games

The Empire State Games are sponsored by the New York State Office of Parkes and Recreation. A variety of games including Canoe and Kayak racing are held each year. Call us for if you are interested in attending.


Women's Outdoor Adventure

Join Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures again this year at the Women's Outdoor Adventure which provides women with a unique opportunity to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, supportive setting while promoting Fun & Fellowship.


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