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Hudson River Greenland Festival
Three NACK paddlers took the plunge 🙂 and participated at the Hudson River festival last weekend. They were joined by paddlers from several northeastern states and some from as far away as Virginia, Portland Oregon and Canada. At least 50 paddlers turned out to learn Greenland rolling technique and work on their paddling skills. It…
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ACA Recognizes NACK for our Support of Kayak Safety & Education
Thanks to Gordon’s proposal to donate $300 to the ACA to help support ACA’s Education, Recreation and Stewardship efforts, which was approved by our board of directors at the March board meeting, NACK was recognized by the ACA. Our proposal was highlighted in this month’s SEI Focus (An electronic Newsletter highlighting Safety Education & Instruction…
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Kayak Navigation and Long Island Paddling Books added to NACK Library
Three new books have been added to the North Atlantic Canoe & Kayak Library. All books are available to members at regular meetings. Exploring East End Waters by Mike Bottini has been described as the most comprehensive guide to kayaking and canoeing on the East End of Long Island. From the Peconic River to Block…
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NACK Greenland Paddle Building Class in LI Press
We’re happy to report the NACK greenland paddle making class last Sunday was filled to capacity and there are now 10 new greenland paddles soon to be in the water. A video of the event is even featured on the Long Island Press website. Chris Raab on the left of Tuktu Paddles made the trek …
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Kayak Safety and Cold Water
As National Safe Boating Week draws to a close we are again tragically reminded of the dangers of cold water immersion. According to published reports, the body of a missing Connecticut kayaker was found on the beach in Amagansett and two others paddling in Maine also lost their lives. All three were reported to to…
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Greenland Kayak Techniques On-Water Exhibition, Sunday, May 30 at pier 66
For those of you in town for the long weekend, this mini-preview of the Hudson River Greenland Festival looks like an interesting diversion. QajaqUSA and NYRiverSports invite you to an on-water demonstration of traditional Greenlandic paddling skills: On Sunday May 30th, at 2:00 PM, members of QajaqUSA, the American Chapter of Qaannat Kattuffiat (The Greenland…
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Kayak Safety and Rescue Training
North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak will be sponsoring a four hour American Canoe Association certified course “Fundamentals of Flatwater Safety and Rescue” on Monday May 24th and June 7th. This workshop introduces essential flatwater safety practices and rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment, in the first few minutes of an…
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GREENLAND PADDLE MAKING 6/6/10
GREENLAND PADDLE MAKING 6/6/10 Come join us for a creative adventure and carve your own Greenland paddle. This paddle will be made to your measurement and therefore will be the perfect size for you. Chris Raab of Tuktu Paddles will be presenting an all day workshop on June 6. He will supply all the necessary…