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
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
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 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!
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.
- 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!!!!
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
Milfoil Man
Maine DEP Invasive Species Program
