March 24 & 25, 2012
Sat:10-8pm, Sun 11-4pm
At The Bangor Boat Show!
Paddle Sport Specific Exhibitor and Presentations!
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 4pm at Paddle Smart
Purchase these stickers for $1 spread the message!
Proudly Brought to you by:
Castine Kayak Adventures,
Epic Sports,
Bangor Boat Show
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.
Saturday Presentations
10:00-11:00 Gear Up! The latest in gear can make the difference! Epic sports
11:00-11:45 Navigating the Boat Market: Selecting a boat (canoes and kayaks)
Epic Sports, Brad Ryder Learn from the experts how to choose a boat!
12:00-12:45 Kayak Rescues! What to do if Your Kayak capsizes!
"Why Bulkheads Matter - Kayak Rescues with and without bulkheads" Castine Kayak Adventures, Karen Francoeur
1:00-2:45 Racing the Kenduskeag: Technique Tips & Outfitting Your Boat
MACKRO (Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization) Jeff Owens
3:00 -4:00 Preventing Lymes Disease/ Avoiding and recognizing the Lymes tick Dr. Beatrice Szantyr
4:00-4:45 Old School, New School, Packing your gear for an Island Trip Maine Island Trail Association , Dave Morrill
5:00-5:45 Hypothermia Hurts! Preparing for and Surviving COLD WATER Paul Travis, Master Maine Sea Kayak Guide
6:00-6:45 Planning a Safe Sea Kayaking Trip in Maine
Karen Francoeur, Jeff Strout, Castine Kayak
Sunday Presentations:
11:00- 11:45 Navigating the Boat Market: Selecting a boat (canoes and kayaks)Epic Sports, Brad Ryder Learn from the experts how to choose a boat!
12:00-1:00 Gear Up! The latest in gear can make the difference! Epic sports
1:00-1:45 Sea Kayaking the Coast of Maine
Castine Kayak Adventures, Karen Francoeur
2:00-2:45 Kayak Rescues! What to do if Your Kayak capsizes! Why Bulkheads Matter! Castine Kayak Adventures
3:00-3:45 Planning a Safe Sea Kayaking Trip in Maine
Jeff Strout, Maine Sea Kayak Guide, Bangor Daily News Columnist
Interactive & informational exhibitor displays for the Entire Event!
EXHIBITORS:
- 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. Learn about kayaking trips in Maine and abroad! - 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 - Marine Patrol:
These are the support crew on salt water! - MACKRO, Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Org
- Maine Guiding
- Dept of Environmental Protection:
Learn about Milfoil and how to prevent it from spreading - Making a Strip wood Kayak: Michael Earle
Milfoil Man
Maine DEP Invasive Species Program
