Saturday , April 12th, 2008
5-9:30pm
At the BANGOR Y
on Second St
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
2007
Photos
Gallery from 2006 Event
Tickets Sold at Paddle Smart Symposium!
To Support Next Year's Paddle Smart !
Drawing held 9:30 at Paddle Smart
and post! PDF
Purchase these stickers for $1 spread the message!
Directions to the Y on
Second St.:
From 95 take the Union St. Exit,
Turn East into downtown Bangor,
Y will be on your right on Second St
Look for the big Boat Sign!
Proudly Brought to you by:
Castine Kayak Adventures,
Epic Sports,
Bangor Y's.
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.
- Interactive Workshops include: click here for schedule
coming soon!
• Basics of Kayaking 101
• Transitioning to Sea Kayaking
• Planning a Trip to a Maine Island by the Maine Island Trail
• Essential Equipment for Kayaking and how to pack it
• Communication on the water and who to call for help! : Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard,
• Paddling in Moving Water!
• Choosing a Lifejacket you’ll want to wear!
• Demonstration of Kayak and Canoe Rescue Techniques in the Pool - and more!!!!
Displays in the Gymnasium by a variety of Participants including: 2007 displays
- Shelley Johnson: BOOK SIGNING! 5-5;30 and 7-8
Author of Sea Kayaker’s Pocket Guide, The Complete Sea Kayaker’s Handbook, Women’s Guide to Sea Kayaking - 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 - Penobscot Valley Chapt of Maine Audubon:
birding and wildlife from kayaks - 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 - MDI Paddlers Club (Mount Desert Inland) :
Find out how to get involved! - Allagash Waterway:
Find out all about this incredible waterway - 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
