Free
9th Annual Paddle Smart Safety Symposium
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Friday , April 10th, 2009
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 two Raffle tickets to win a kayak!
PhotoGallery
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Gallery from 2006 Event
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Tickets Sold at Paddle Smart Symposium!
To Support Next Year's Paddle Smart !
Drawing held 9:30 at Paddle Smart
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Exhibitor/Presenter
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Purchase these stickers for $1 spread the message!
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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 and go §
mile. 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!
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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
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How do you score on this Kayaker’s Survey?
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??
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An informed Paddler is a safer paddler
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. |
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- Interactive Workshops include: Click
here for schedule
6:15-7:00
- How to make a Greenland Paddle
- Racing the Kenduskeag: Technique tip and Outfitting your boat!
- Details of A Coast Guard Rescue and how to avoid it!
- Selecting the Right Kayak for You
7:15 -8:00
- Planning a Trip to a Maine Island by the Maine Island Trail
- Visibility: How many ways can you be seen??
- Paddling in Moving Water! Understanding River Hydrology!
- What Now? Kayak Rescue Demonstration in the Pool!
8:15-9:00
- Transitioning to Sea Kayaking
- Preparing for and Surviving Cold Water!
- How to Avoid and Handle a Capsized Canoe! Rescue Demo in Pool
- and more!!!!
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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!
- Hands-on Games Station:
Throw bag rescue, Greenland Balance stool, match the boat to location,
what to take along
- Loco Locals:
Trip Planning and Local Knowlege!
- Maine Island Trail Association:
Learn about our coastal islands and how to preserve them. Opportunity
to join
- 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!
- Dept of Environmental Protection:
Learn about Milfoil and how to prevent it from spreading
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Milfoil Man
Maine DEP Invasive Species Program |
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Registration at the Door! |
Presenters and Organizations: Contact
us to participate in this outreach! or fill out registration at Registration
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