Friday , April 9th, 2010
5-9:30pm
At Husson University
Newman Gym
Many FREE Doorprizes!
Donations Accepted to support Event!
(at the door, before and after event)
Donate $5 and receive 6 Raffle tickets to win a kayak!
PhotoGallery
2007
Photos
Gallery from 2006 Event
Tickets Sold at Paddle Smart Symposium!
To Support Next Year's Paddle Smart !
Drawing held 9:00 at Paddle Smart
Purchase these stickers for $1 spread the message!
Driving Directions to Husson University
From the North or the South, take Interstate 95 to Bangor and take
exit 185 (formerly 48), Broadway. Turn right off the exit At the light just after the Rite Aid, take a left turn onto Husson
Avenue and proceed to the stop sign. The campus will be directly in
front of you.
Newman Gym is on the left by the football field!
PLENTY OF PARKING!
Proudly Brought to you by:
Castine Kayak Adventures,
Epic Sports,
Husson University
United States Coast Guard,
Nat'l Safe Boating Council
Maine Assoc of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors
Do you really know:
¨ what to do if you or your friend capsizes ??
¨ how to plan a safe trip?
¨ how to avoid the wind?
¨ how to get help if you need it?
¨ what gear you really need??
¨ what clothing will keep you most comfortable and may even save your life??
The mission of Paddle Smart is to provide paddle sport safety education & information to our community and region, sharing our knowledge through demonstration and instruction while promoting stewardship of our waterways.
Paddle Smart Event Schedule
4:00-5:00 Demo boats in the pool/EPIC
4:00 - 5:00 Roll Clinic Sponsored by Penobscot Paddle n Chowder Club
5:00-6:00 Register for Door Prizes and visit exhibitors
5:00- Welcome and Overview of the Symposium Event!
5:15-6:00 Greenlandic Rolling Technique- The Inuit Safety Skill Set!
5:00-9:00 Interactive & informational exhibitor displays
Workshop Schedule
6:15 -7:00 Workshops
Room 1: River Reading Essentials:River classifications, risks and dangers
Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society
Room 2: Exploring the Wonders of the Maine Coast, by Kayak
Karen Francoeur, Castine Kayak
Room 3: Details of a Coast Guard Rescue and how to avoid it!
US Coast Guard Sector New England, Robert B. Hollis
Pool: Navigating the Boat Market: What boat is right for you!
Epic Sports, Brad Ryder Learn from the experts how to choose a boat!
7:15 -8:00 Workshops
Room 1 Racing the Kenduskeag: Technique Tips & Outfitting Your Boat
MACKRO (Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization) Jeff Owens
Room 2: Old School, New School, Packing it in for an Island Trip
Maine Island Trail Association , Dave Morrill, and Brad Ryder of Epic Sports
Room 3: Some Favorite Maine River Trips
Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society
Pool Oops! What’s Your Rescue Plan? Kayak Rescue Demonstration
Castine Kayak Adventures, Karen Francoeur
8:15 -9:00 Workshops
Room 1 Making the Move from Lilly Pads to Sea Weed
Jeff Strout, Maine Sea Kayak Guide, Bangor Daily News Columnist
Room 2 Gear Up! The latest in gear can make the difference!
Brad Ryder,Epic sports
Room 3 Hypothermia Hurts! Preparing for and Surviving COLD WATER
Paul Travis, Master Maine Guide
Pool Capsized Canoe/Whitewater Kayak Rescue Demo
Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Club
9:00 Wrap – up & Door Prizes!
Displays in the breezeway by a variety of Participants including:
- US Coast Guard:
Cold water info, who you gonna call and how, whistles and more! - Epic Sports:
Choosing paddles, try on lifejackets, check out proper clothing and more! - Castine Kayak:
Trip schedule and upcoming kayak instructional opportunities. Find out about Castine! - Loco Locals:
Trip Planning and Local Knowlege! - Maine Island Trail Association:
Learn about our coastal islands and how to preserve them. Opportunity to join - Dept of Inland Fish and Wildlife:
Learn about what IF&W really does! - Maine Association of Sea Kayak Guides and Instructors:
find out what professional outfitters are doing for the paddling community - Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society:
Check out the upcoming trips and workshops - Penobscot River Keepers:
providing environmental education on the river - Lyme Disease:
How to avoid and Recognize Lyme tick - Maine Canoe Symposium :
with navigation and knot tying activities - Penobscot River Restoration:
Find out what project they’re working on and boat launch sites - Marine Patrol:
These are the support crew on salt water! - MOAC, Maine Outdoors Adventure Club:
Find out what they’ve got coming up and how to get involved! - Maine Guiding Wilderness Adventures
- Dept of Environmental Protection:
Learn about Milfoil and how to prevent it from spreading - Kayak Ways: Greenland Boat Building and Paddles and Technique!
Milfoil Man
Maine DEP Invasive Species Program
