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Kayakers Needed for Long Island Swim Events
In the past NACK has provided volunteer kayakers to patrol the course for various Open-Water Swimming events in Long Island venues. There are several such events coming up where kayakers are urgently needed to help ensure that swimmers are as safe as they can possibly be in the open water’ Sunday, June 24, 2012 :…
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Long Island Kayak Training Classes with Chris Raab
As part of our commitment to kayak safety and education, NACK is proud to announce that we have arranged to bring Chris Raab to Long Island for two very special training programs. Chris is an American Canoe Association Open Water Coastal Kayak Instructor and Level 4 Instructor Trainer, ACA Canoe Instructor, and British Canoe Union…
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Adventures on the Delaware/The18th Annual Delaware River Sojourn
The Delaware River Sojourn is a seven-day guided paddling trip on the wild and scenic Delaware River, combining canoeing/kayaking, camping, educational programs, historical interpretation, and more. It is for novice to experienced paddlers of all ages; participants can sign up for the whole event or for the section(s) or day(s) of their choice. The Delaware River…
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First Aid/CPR Courses for NACK Members
By special arrangement North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak is making the American Heart Association CPR and First Aid courses available to the membership at the substantially reduced cost of $35 for both. Instruction will be conducted at the Port Jefferson Ambulance Company. Contact Dara for details. Revised member contact information has been posted in the…
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National Safe Boating Week May 19 -25 2012
NOAA and National Safe Boating Council promote National Safe Boating Week Colin recently brought to our attention an article that appeared in the Southampton Times last week. It was the announcement of the retirement of long time Bay Constable Tad Sadleir. In chronicling his career there was one chilling detail that stood out. In his…
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ACA Coastal Kayaking training Sunday 6/3/12 in Oyster Bay.
North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak is offering the American Canoe Association Coastal Kayak training class “ACA Introduction to Kayaking” Sunday June 3rd in Oyster Bay. This six hour course will include additional material to help prepare for ACA Level 1 & 2 Coastal Kayak Skills Assessments. This class is suitable for both beginners and for…
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NACK On-the-Water Meeting Alhambra Beach 5/23/12
Just a reminder that this months meeting and paddle will be at Alhambra Beach in Massapequa. The launch site is at the end of Alhambra Road which runs south off of Merrick Road. Hopefully the early start of the tropical storm season, and a predicted off-shore visit from TS Alberto, won’t put a damper on…
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Paddle Trips added to NACK Schedule May 2012
Two new paddle trips have been added to the May 2012 schedule. On May 20 we will paddle into Cutchogue harbor, into and out of creeks and coves. If the winds are mild we can paddle around Nassau Point into Little Peconic Bay. Paddle duration should be around 2.5hrs. The launch site is New Suffolk.…