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Coordinator's Column,
July-August 2008
"Live and Learn” or “Learn from Others”
Kayaking is a sport, and along with the idea of any sport comes the desire to explore. Not the exploring of your environment, but the exploring of yourself. That is what sports are all about; the chance to take things to new heights; whether those “things” are described by you as skills or as knowledge. Some people believe a sport is all about pushing one’s self physically to compete with or against oth... {read more}
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Community Chatter
Labor Day paddle, anyone?
General Forum
Subject: 9:00 arrive, 9:30 on the water?
Posted by on
Aug 28, 2008 5:09 AM
After all, it IS Labor Day and it's going to take some of us a little time to drive there. I was thinking 9:00 to be at the park with a goal of being on the water by 9:30.
Anyone want to start earlier or later than that?... { read more}
Lost wet suit from Great Bay Swim
General Forum
Subject: Bay Swim Support Lost Wet Suit
Posted by on
Aug 27, 2008 7:49 PM
Dave,
I was at the Bay Swim to support the swimmers. I did not remember a woman handing me any clothing. I usualy remember such things.
Being a gentleman, I am more than willing to help hold any articles of clothing a lady is willing t... { read more}
Tuesday August 26 Paddle
Pirates of the NORTH Forum
Subject: Thursday Night Paddle
Posted by on
Aug 27, 2008 7:19 PM
Hey Michael,
I'm going to launch from the park at about the same time as always, around 6 or so. Scott and Bob may come out. I go out everyday and would like to have company. If you or anyone else can come out, I'll be north of the... { read more}
Used Kayak Sale Sept. 5-6
Special Offers Forum
Posted by on
Aug 27, 2008 2:25 PM
Easton Cycle and Sport is selling off their 2008 rental fleet.
Necky, Old Town, Ocean Kayak and Hobie.
Paddles, PFD's , Carts, and more shop early for best selection.
Thanks
Ryan Hickey
Easton Cycle and Sport
723 Goldsborough... { read more}
Broadkill 2008 Race Report
Performance Paddling Forum
Posted by on
Aug 27, 2008 2:02 PM
Looks like they posted the race results here - great time, half-a-Jeff - that other half-a-Jeff was really holding you back!... {read more}
Upcoming Events
Aug 30-Sep 6, 2008 (Sat-Sat) ( All) 
Fifth Annual Loons of the Adirondacks
Led by 301-704-3262/301-445-3273.
Come paddle in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Lakes galore suitable for all levels of paddling will be explored.
We can do paddles at all levels of experience.
September is a great time -- warm weather, no bugs, few tourists.
When we get tired of paddling, there are museums, shopping, hiking, swimming, and nature watching.
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Sep 1, 2008 (Mon) ( All)
Labor Day
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Sep 6, 2008 (Sat) ( Advanced Beginner)
Mallows Bay Day Paddle
Led by 703-216-9837.
A late afternoon paddle across the Potomac River to the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.
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Sep 13, 2008 (Sat) ( Advanced Beginner)
Non-CPA Event: Wye Island Regatta
The 12.5 mile race starts at Wye Landing on the Wye East River, 18 miles southeast of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore and continues around Wye Island. The course is over sheltered estuaries with minimum boat traffic and great scenery.
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Sep 19-21, 2008 (Fri-Sun) ( Advanced Beginner)
Tall Pines 5
Led by 301-249-4895.
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2006 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim Support ~ Photo by Ed Johnson, Ed Hershon and Dave Biss Chicamauxen Creek At the backcountry campsite take-out ~ Photo by Ron Barnett Paddle Making Greenland Paddle Making Workshop 2007 ~ Photo by Gina Cicotello John Smith Shallop CPA greets the John Smith Shallop at Piscataway, MD. ~ Photo by Dave Biss Elk Neck State Park. 2004-09-25 ~ Photo by Susan Hicks More photos...
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