Colin contacted the U.S. Coast Guard and requested the phone numbers for the stations responsible for search and rescue on Long Island and Connecticut waters. It might be a good idea to place the ones for the area you paddle in your cell phones contact file. Below is their response to his request. Mr. Mullen,…

The next meeting of North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak will feature a presentation by the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island.  At 7:30 CRESLI will present a photographic tour of the marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds of New York waters. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Connetquot Public Library…

There has been quite a bit of interest lately in a court case regarding a fatal kayak accident on Lake George N.Y.  last summer. It all stems from an incident where a power boat was involved in a collision with a kayak resulting in the death of the kayaker. The incident has drawn considerable attention…

The American Canoe Association has produced several excellent videos for kayakers. As an ACA Paddle America Club, North Atlantic Canoe & Kayak is proud to make “A Guide to Paddling – Coastal/Sea Kayaking” available on our site. Of course you must keep in mind that paddling techniques cannot be learned solely by observation; they require…

Well, not a real ‘Seal Hunt’ but NACK members intend to venture out for some seal watching. Seals have become a fairly reliable winter wildlife presence. They can often be found along the shoreline or on rocks sunning themselves. Being protected wildlife, you need to keep an appropriate distance. Sometimes they are a bit nervous…

The latest edition of the North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak newsletter is now available on line.  As usual Hal has done a great job but this one may be just the best yet.  It’s got info on the Awards Dinner and the Winter Pool Kayak Sessions.  There is also some timely information on cold water…

On October 1 and 2 your NACK membership entitles you to to the very best customer discount at any Eastern Mountain Sports store. All you have to do is show your ACA membership card at the register. EMS will also donate 1% of all sales to the Conservation Alliance. With cooler weather approaching now is…