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FRIDAY CLINICS
ON LAND CLINICS are in GREEN.
SEA KAYAKING, GETTING STARTED: (Ken Campbell) Intended as an overview for novice paddlers or for those who are just curious about what it takes to start kayaking safely and with confidence. This presentation goes past the different types of kayaks available and gives participants a solid introduction to other essential pieces of paddling gear. Bring your questions - kayaking skills will also be discussed, and by the end of the presentation, participants will not only have gained a familiarity with the equipment involved in sea kayaking, but also with some of the ways it is used properly. A great introduction to an exciting lifetime sport! Where: Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach, Time: FRI 5:30-6:30 $5
TIDES AND CURRENTS: (Deb Volturno) Getting from place to place on the waters of Washington State can be a real challenge without knowledge of local tides and currents. Learn how to understand the local conditions and use them to your advantage. Peninsula Room, Red Lion Hotel FRI 5:30-7:00 $5
Norm Hann, Owner of Tantalus Adventures: The Great Bear Rainforest, which stretches from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alaska Panhandle, is the one of the last remaining tracts of coastal temperate rainforest in the world. This is a special ecosystem inhabited by an extraordinary variety of flora and fauna; from some of the oldest and largest trees on earth to bald eagles, whales, five species of salmon, grizzly bears, coastal wolves and the legendary white Kermode bear, also known as the “spirit bear". Join Norm as he takes us on a special journey through the Great Bear Rainforest with images and personal accounts from the years he spent paddling, guiding and exploring in this special region. Where:Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel FRI 7:00-8:30 $5
Music by DEADWOOD REVIVAL. Join this nationally reknowned band which blends banjo, guitar, bass, fiddle and awesome harmonies together in their own blend of old-timey folky americana music! A small cover charge is needed to pay for the band ($5, pay at the door). 8:30 pm start and a no host bar. Juan de Fuca Room.
ON-WATER CLINICS are BLUE. For these classes you will need the necessary equipment (wetsuit or drysuit, kayak with floatation or bulkheads, paddle, sprayskirt, PFD, bilge pump, paddle float) as well as wet exit experience which is taught throughout the weekend (see description below). This equipment can be rented (wetsuits $5, kayak/pfd/paddle/skirt $20). Call us at least three days prior to the event for details.
THE WET EXIT: (Carol Asplund) Nervous about being upside down in a kayak? Most people are when starting out! Learn how to calmly and successfully remove yourself from an overturned kayak. The instructors will first demonstrate, then they will work with you one-on-one to help you master this very important skill. Please dress for immersion during this clinic (wetsuit or drysuit required, wetsuits can be rented in advance). Where: Red Lion Pool Time: FRI 2:30-3:00 $5
BASIC STROKES: (Rhonda Schwab) Learn the strokes that will improve your boat handling skills such as the forward and reverse stroke and various turnig strokes. Practicing and committing to these strokes will help you handle your kayak in various sea states and increase you stamina and strength. Where: Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach Time: FRI 3:00-5:00 $20
THE WET EXIT: (Mike Kennedy) Nervous about being upside down in a kayak? Most people are when starting out! Learn how to calmly and successfully remove yourself from an overturned kayak. The instructors will first demonstrate, then they will work with you one-on-one to help you master this very important skill. Please dress for immersion during this clinic (wetsuit or drysuit required, wetsuits can be rented in advance). Where: Red Lion Pool Time: FRI 3:00-3:30 $5
ESKIMO ROLLING: (Carol Asplund) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: FRI 3:30-5:00 $35
ESKIMO ROLLING: (Mike Kennedy) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: FRI 5:00-6:30 $35
SATURDAY CLINICS
ON LAND CLINICS are in GREEN.
WEEKEND TRIPS ON WASHINGTONS WATER TRAILS: (Sarah Kreuger, Washington Water Trails Assoc. Outreach Director) You could spend a lifetime exploring the network of water trails in Washington State. This presentation will highlight one and two-night trips to destinations on the Cascadia Marine Trail, Northwest Discovery Water Trail, and Willapa Bay Trail. The Cascadia Marine Trail is a network of over 50 campsites established for people traveling Puget Sound by human-powered watercraft. Hear about efforts to preserve and expand this one-of-a-kind water trail. Where: Olympic Room, Red Lion Hotel When SAT 9:00-10:30 $5
LEARNING AND PRACTICING GOOD JUDGEMENT WHEN KAYAKING: (Wayne Horodowich) (This is an on land lecture) How do you learn to make a quality decision in a kayaking emergency? Is your past experience enough to help you when faced with a problem? Do you have difficulties in making tough decisions? This presentation will examine the decision making process and the steps one can follow that will help towards quality decision making in the future. Part of the presentation is reviewing emergency scenarios. Where: Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 9:30-11:00 $5
KAYAK CAMPING WITHOUT A TRACE: (Sarah Kreuger, Washington Water Trails Assoc. Outreach Director) Whether you are just considering an overnight trip, or you are a seasoned camper who wants to refine your skills, this course will offer ideas, techniques, and simple tools to lessen your “paddle print” on sensitive shorelines. The course will emphasize low-impact camping: the high art of recreating without leaving a trace. Topics will include how to prepare for your camping trip, best practices for managing waste, low-impact campfires and campfire alternatives, strategies for avoiding creature-conflicts, and more. Where: Olympic Room, Red Lion Hotel When SAT 11:00-12:30 $5
YOUR BOAT, BODY AND THE BLADE: (Wayne Horodowich) (This is an on land lecture) Paddling a kayak is more than just taking strokes with your paddle. Kayaking is a true marriage of your boat, body and blade. All three must be working together during all aspects of kayaking. We will discuss boat positions and movements, body positions and movements, and closely view how to properly use and manipulate your paddle to get the results you want when kayaking. The class is done in the lecture room so you can see what is happening under the water and inside the kayak when we look at your body, boat and blade working together. Where: Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 11:00-12:30 $5
BEFUDDLED ABOUT BLADDER ISSUES?: (Deb Volturno) For Women Only! Learn about FUDs (Female Urinary Devices) and how to use them to empty your bladder discreetly and with confidence; even while in your kayak! Never again worry about having to find a secluded place to spend 10 minutes removing your wetsuit in order to deal with a full bladder. Be FUDacious! Deb is FUD-trained and FUD-confident. Where: Peninsula Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 1:30-2:30 $5
CAPSIZE RECOVERIES AND RESCUES: Which one is best for you? (Wayne Horodowich) (This is an on land lecture) Every sea kayaking book has at least one chapter devoted to rescues. Which method should you use in which situation? What is the difference between a capsize recovery and a rescue? How do you get help in an emergency? At the end of the presentation you will have the necessary information to answer these questions for yourself and how to best spend your practice time in the water. Where: Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 1:30-3:00 $5
INS AND OUTS OF THE SURF ZONE: (Wayne Horodowich) (This is an on land lecture) Going through the surf zone is a necessary part of most sea kayaking. However, for many people it produces anxiety and for good reason. Before entering the surf zone there are many questions that should be asked and answered. The presentation will focus on the techniques, strategies and information one should have to make the surf zone a comfortable and even an enjoyable experience. You will also learn a technique that can be practiced in clam water that will help you in the surf zone. Where: Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: 3:00-4:30 $5
YOGA FOR 'YAKERS, NO PRETZELS: (Kathleen Grimbly) Learn how simple yoga practices accessible for most people can support your paddling enjoyment and effectiveness, prevent injuries, and enhance your relationship to the beautiful places and people with which you paddle. Come ready to participate and have fun. Leave with practices for home, tent, beach and boat, ready to have more fun. Bring a mat and/or blanket if you can. Where Olympic Room, Red Lion Hotel When: SAT 3:00-4:30 $5
KAYAK REPAIR MADE EASY: (Rhonda Schwab) If you have you ever wondered how you would fix a hole in your boat in the middle of nowhere this is the clinic for you! Join Rhonda to learn how to repair your boat - from little dings to big ones - on the water or at home. She will also demonstrate how to apply your own keel strip and provide tips on how to set up an emergency repair kit. Rhonda has been repairing boats for many years and her customers include well known paddlers in our area. Where: Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 5:00-6:30 $5
Les Uhrich presents KAYAK KAMPING! Guaranteed to be funny and entertaining, this is an informative and hilarious look at the lighter side of expedition kayaking and paddling skills. Ever wondered if you really need a tarp or how big it should be? What kind of stuff is good to eat on kayak trips? What should I do to prepare for my kayak expedition? Where are some good places to go? What are some options for getting my friends and our kayaks to that destination? This is the way to find out! Believing that kayaking should be fun and not taken too seriously, Les has a collection of slides designed to make you feel the same way. You will not want to miss this! Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel Time: SAT 7:00-8:30 $5
ON-WATER CLINICS are BLUE. For these classes you will need the necessary equipment (wetsuit or drysuit, kayak with floatation or bulkheads, paddle, sprayskirt, PFD, bilge pump, paddle float) as well as wet exit experience which is taught throughout the weekend (see description below). This equipment can be rented (wetsuits $5, kayak/pfd/paddle/skirt $20). Call us at least three days prior to the event for details.
THE SURF ZONE: (Deb Volturno, Dave Agnew, John Palmer) With any sort of wave action the zone where the land and ocean meet becomes an exciting place. This clinic is designed to improve boat handling skills necessary in the surf, and introduce landing techniques for a variety of environments. Learn how adjustments to basic strokes, trim, and edging can increase control in the surf. The instructors plan to cover the differences between surfing a sea kayak versus a surf specific boat, discuss safety issues, provide flat water exercises to foster surfing skills and share her enthusiasm for the surf zone. This clinic is open to both sea kayakers and river kayakers. Where: Crescent Beach Time: Sat. 9:30am-12:30am $35 MEET AT REGISTRATION TENT ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH AT 8:30am!!! $35
ADVANCED STROKES: (Carol Asplund, Mike Kennedy) Now that you have a grasp of the basic strokes it's time to jump to the next level! Carol and Mike will be teaching you many of the intermediate and expert techniques such as the hang draw, draw on the move, bow and stern ruddering, and the low brace turn. This class is about moving the kayak around other than just using forward and reverse strokes. You will get an understanding of cause and effect of the boat, blade, and body working as one. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 9:00-11:00 $20
A LAZY PERSONS GUIDE TO EFFICIENT PADDLING: (Chris Mitchell) You know who you are. It amazes you that people would actually pay to go to a gym and have a personal trainer stand by telling you to work out. This is a light-hearted, but informative examination of the tricks to making your paddling more enjoyable and with less effort. The six hour class will look at all aspects of kayak touring starting with how to get your boat off the car (or better yet how to get someone to unload it for you), to getting it back on at the end of the day, and everything in between. We will cover subjects like how to easily get the boat to go straight or turn with the least amount of effort, or how to use the wind instead of it using you. Making waves work for us instead of against us. We will answer questions like; What paddle is right for me? Does this wet suit make my butt look big? Paddle leashes; to have or have not? Which is better, great rescue skills or great boat control skills? Is paddling something I can do as I get older? Do I need to wear a skirt, or will shorts work? How do I stay warm, or cool? While the class is designed for people that resist any inclination to exertion, it is open to all. There will be a short break halfway through so bring a lunch. Where: Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach Time: SAT 10:00-4:00 $60
DEEP WATER RESCUES: (Carol Asplund, Mike Kennedy) Capsizing happens! So be ready for it. Learn and practice rescues that actually work in cold, rough water where most capsizes occur. Learn tricks that make rescues faster and easier, how to protect yourself from injury (those boats are heavy!) and how to minimize heat loss while in the water. Bring your kayak, drysuit or wetsuit and get hands-on experience in a controlled environment. This clinic will focus on solo and group rescues that are proven lifesavers. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 11:00-1:00 $20
THE FORWARD STROKE: (Kathy Ruud) We all know how to paddle forward but are we doing it right? This on-water clinic will help you paddle faster and farther with greater efficiency. Practice exercises will help you adjust your stroke for easy touring or increased power for short distances. We will cover proper grip, stroke length, posture, use of torso, and principals of an efficient stroke. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 1:00-3:00 $20
USING YOUR PADDLE AS A RUDDER: (Rhonda Schwab) Once your boat is moving -forward or backward - and water is flowing over your paddle blade, you'll be amazed and delighted to know what little effort it now takes to steer. In this class we'll cover kayak hull design, the tilting the boat, and the effect of steering from the bow versus from the stern. Find out why so many experts don't use rudders or skegs! Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 1:00-3:00 $20
ESKIMO ROLLING: (John Palmer) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: SAT 2:30-4:00 $35
BRACING FOR SUPPORT: (Carol Asplund, Mike Kennedy) Discover how stable your kayak really is! Learn how a high and/or low angle brace can prevent that unwanted wet (cold) exit. Bracing is an essential technique using your paddle to stay upright and balanced. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 3:00-5:00 $20
BOAT CONTROL IN WIND: (Deb Volturno) If you're familiar with some of the strokes and rudders used for turning your kayak, we can now look at when to use them for maximum efficiency. In a word, you can encourage your boat to behave like a weathervane. If you have any plans of leaving the shoreline, this type of training can pay big dividends. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SAT 3:00-5:00 $20
ESKIMO ROLLING: (Jory Kahn) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: SAT 4:00-5:30 $35
SUNDAY CLINICS
ON LAND CLINICS are in GREEN.
SEA KAYAKING, GETTING STARTED: (Ken Campbell) Intended as an overview for novice paddlers or for those who are just curious about what it takes to start kayaking safely and with confidence. This presentation goes past the different types of kayaks available and gives participants a solid introduction to other essential pieces of paddling gear. Bring your questions - kayaking skills will also be discussed, and by the end of the presentation, participants will not only have gained a familiarity with the equipment involved in sea kayaking, but also with some of the ways it is used properly. A great introduction to an exciting lifetime sport! Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach SUN 9:00-10:00 $5
PADDLING IN WIND AND WAVES: (Les Uhrich) Wind and its associated waves can easily and quickly turn a pleasant kayak trip into a nightmare. A good understanding of the factors that are used to describe and predict the effects of wind and waves on bodies of water is a critical component to safely kayaking on the sea. Join Les for this informative slide show and learn skills without getting wet. Juan de Fuca Room, Red Lion Hotel When SUN 9:30-11:00 $5
SEA KAYAKING, GETTING STARTED: (Ken Campbell) Intended as an overview for novice paddlers or for those who are just curious about what it takes to start kayaking safely and with confidence. This presentation goes past the different types of kayaks available and gives participants a solid introduction to other essential pieces of paddling gear. Bring your questions - kayaking skills will also be discussed, and by the end of the presentation, participants will not only have gained a familiarity with the equipment involved in sea kayaking, but also with some of the ways it is used properly. A great introduction to an exciting lifetime sport! Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach SUN 10:30-11:30 $5
YOGA THERAPY FOR PAIN & INJURY PREVENTION: (Kathleen Grimbly) If pain is limiting your paddling ability or enjoyment, or you would like to offset the imbalances created by paddling related activities, this is for you. Learn simple practices you can do at home and paddling, without special equipment, which can relieve chronic pain. Sure you can keep taking that Ibuprofen. Or you can listen to what your body is saying to you. Where: Olympic Room, Red Lion Hotel When: SUN 11:30-1:00 $5
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PADDLE FOR YOU: (Les Uhrich) Your body, your paddling style and the degree of efficiency you want all influence the type of paddle you use. This clinic will give you insights on how to make the best choice for you. We will discuss paddle length, blade size and shape, feathered vs. unfeathered, degree of feather, shaft size, weight, materials, bent or straight shaft, high or low angle, one/two and four piece paddles, spares, blisters, wrist rotation, tendonitis and drip rings. After this clinic your choices will be easier to make and you will be a happier paddler! Where: Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach Time: SUN 11:30-12:30 $5
WATERY WEEKENDS IN WESTERN WASHINGTON: (Ken Campbell) A Sea Kayaker's Guide (Ken Campbell) Western Washington is a sea kayaker's paradise – the calm waters and protected inlets of Puget Sound, the world famous beauty of the San Juan Islands, and the wild Pacific coast offer something for paddlers of all abilities and interests. If you've got three days to spend on the water, you have an amazing variety of choices when it comes to choosing your destination. This entertaining and informative slide presentation showcases some of the best sea kayaking areas in the state, along with tips and ideas to make your next long weekend paddle trip a successful adventure. Peninsula Room, Red Lion Hotel SUN 12:30-2:00 $5
ON-WATER CLINICS are BLUE. For these classes you will need the necessary equipment (wetsuit or drysuit, kayak with floatation or bulkheads, paddle, sprayskirt, PFD, bilge pump, paddle float) as well as wet exit experience which is taught throughout the weekend (see description below). This equipment can be rented (wetsuits $5, kayak/pfd/paddle/skirt $20). Call us at least three days prior to the event for details.
KAYAK SURFING: (Deb Volturno, Dave Agnew, John Palmer) This clinic is for experienced boaters with a whitewater or surf specific kayak. Join these pros on the waves to learn the art and etiquette of surfing kayaks as well as defensive strategies for big surf, wave shapes and selection, and how to get the most out of you planing hulled kayak. Time: SUN 9:30-12:30 $35 MEET AT REGISTRATION TENT ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH AT 8:30am!!! $35
A LAZY PERSONS GUIDE TO EFFICIENT PADDLING: (Chris Mitchell) You know who you are. It amazes you that people would actually pay to go to a gym and have a personal trainer stand by telling you to work out. This is a light-hearted, but informative examination of the tricks to making your paddling more enjoyable and with less effort. The six hour class will look at all aspects of kayak touring starting with how to get your boat off the car (or better yet how to get someone to unload it for you), to getting it back on at the end of the day, and everything in between. We will cover subjects like how to easily get the boat to go straight or turn with the least amount of effort, or how to use the wind instead of it using you. Making waves work for us instead of against us. We will answer questions like; What paddle is right for me? Does this wet suit make my butt look big? Paddle leashes; to have or have not? Which is better, great rescue skills or great boat control skills? Is paddling something I can do as I get older? Do I need to wear a skirt, or will shorts work? How do I stay warm, or cool? While the class is designed for people that resist any inclination to exertion, it is open to all. There will be a short break halfway through so bring a lunch. Where: Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach Time: SUN 9:00-3:00 $60
ESKIMO ROLLING: (Jory Kahn) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: SUN 9:00-10:30 $35
TOWING SCENARIOS: (Carol Asplund, Mike Kennedy) What will you do when your paddling partner becomes incapacited? To many Coaches and trip leaders the tow belt may be the most important piece of safety gear you can carry. Without it you may find yourself reaching for your VHF radio or flares when a simple tow could have solved the problem. This clinic will be an introduction to several towing techniques using different scenarios on the water. Practice towing using a variety of methods and towing systems. Bring your own tow belt to this class or come and try one on for the first time. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SUN 9:00-11:00 $20
DEEP WATER RESCUES: (Carol Asplund, Mike Kennedy) Capsizing happens! So be ready for it. Learn and practice rescues that actually work in cold, rough water where most capsizes occur. Learn tricks that make rescues faster and easier, how to protect yourself from injury (those boats are heavy!) and how to minimize heat loss while in the water. Bring your kayak, drysuit or wetsuit and get hands-on experience in a controlled environment. This clinic will focus on solo and group rescues that are proven lifesavers. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SUN 11:00-1:00 $20
ESKIMO ROLLING: (Jory Kahn) Learn the basic steps for this fun and important skill. If you do not get a roll in this clinic, we will send you home with strategies and insight to help teach yourself. Required equipment for this clinic includes a sea or river kayak that fits snugly, bulkheads or flotation in the kayak, PFD, paddle, sprayskirt. Two person limit. Where: Red Lion Pool Time: SUN 11:30-1:00 $35
BASIC STROKES: (Kathy Ruud) Learn the strokes that will improve your boat handling skills such as the forward and reverse stroke and various turnig strokes. Practicing and committing to these strokes will help you handle your kayak in various sea states and increase you stamina and strength. Where: Paddle Park, Ediz Hook Time: SUN 1:00-3:00 $20
DEBACLE DETERRENCE AND CHAOS CONTROL: (Deb Volturno) Risk management on and off the water is a kayaker's best friend. As paddlers in the sea, we spend time playing in one of the most dynamic environments on our planet, so it make good sense to practice, analyze and reflect on possible scenarios that the sea gods may present to us. Saying to yourself ‘What if this happens...’, and resolving a plan, is part of good wilderness planning. But why stop there? Get out there and put yourself in the picture! Play with it and try it out! That's what this clinic will focus on - practicing various ‘what ifs’ and debriefing the lessons learned. Where: Event Check In Tent, Hollywood Beach Time: SUN 1:30-3:30 $20
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