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Jumpstart into canoeing session 1

“Jumpstart into Canoeing” - Session 1

Curious about canoes?

Want to paddle solo or tandem in the same boat? Have a family, small kids, dogs? Fish, camp

or both? Curious about going straight with just one blade? Thinking about buying a canoe

and want some info?

Then join us at the free Canoes, Paddles and Places session on May 5

  • The first of three free sessions hosted by Newbury Kayak and Canoe intended to answer your questions and provide a jump start into canoeing

  • You’ll hear, see and get answers to your questions about:

    • Why a canoe - Overview of the legacy and amazing versatility of the canoe

    • Gearing Up - How to select a canoe, paddles, and basic gear

    • Starting Out - Paddling basics, the “rule of the thumb”, trimming the boat

    • Heading Out - Places to paddle, folks to paddle with, where to get more info

  • When and where:

    • Sunday, May 5, 10am to noon.

    • Newbury Kayak and Canoe, 291 High Road, Newbury, MA 01950

  • To register or get more info:

    • Go to Newbury Kayak and Canoe and fill in the “Contact Us” form.

    • To register - put the word “register” in the first line of the “Message” block

    • Please also include a contact number in case of a last minute change and let us know how many folks you’re bringing.

    • To ask a question - put the word “question” in the first line.

Earlier Event: September 9
Great Stone Dam Classic
Later Event: May 18
DEMO DAY