Kayak links & resources
Here is a list of upcoming events and helpful links in the area for kayakers:
4th of July Kayak Quickstart Safety Basics & On-the-Water Games 10:30-12:30 pm with Jean Kostelick ACA InstructorPlease RSVP by July 2nd ccjeanko@gmail.com
Boothill Cup Race August 12th :
Marine Forecast A weather forecasting resource we like; put in your city/zip and be sure to scroll down and click on the marine forecast! wunderground.com
General information (lots of it) about kayaking:
Atlantic Kayak Tours "Expert Center" online
http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/expertcenter/main-expert-center.html
Maine Kayak: Sea kayak trips in Mid-Maine
Wonderful resource! The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook by Shelley Johnson
Local kayak outfitters we love (great places to learn and paddle!!):
https://manhattankayak.com in NYC
https://www.primepaddlesports.com on the Hudson River
http://www.seakayakct.com Stamford CT
One more great reason to join the American Canoe Association (ACA)… just an hour away, summer camp for grown-ups and a great place to bring your boat and BBQ:
http://www.americancanoe.org/?page=Lake_Sebago
and our personal (awesome) experiences there:
https://2geeks3knots.com/tag/aca-camp/
Repairs for fiberglass kayaks (or for your own gorgeous bespoke kayak!), our friend
Dan Thaler of Moonlight Marine
http://www.moonlightmarine.net/gallery.html
Nelo surfski info:
https://fastpaddler.com/nelo-surfskis/
Excellent resource for how-to articles, classifieds, and more: paddling.com
"Connyak" local sea kayaking community and classifieds ads connyak.org
Kayak Paddle Float by NorthWater: A variation on the paddle float we used, slightly more expensive because it has several camping/car-topping uses:
The NorthWater brand float I have:
https://northwater.com/collections/paddle-floats-re-entry-aids/products/paddle-float
NorthWater brand rescue stirrup (there are others out there.. google)
https://northwater.com/products/pro-rescue-stirrup
NRS water shoes/boots with good thick soles (personally, we avoid anything with laces or loops):