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Hi DOC,
Outdoor Programs will be sponsoring a week-long sea kayaking program, June 13-19, starting from Deer Island, New Brunswick, Canada, on the Bay of Fundy. We will be working with SeaScapes Kayak Tours http://www.seascapekayaktours.com/. Seascapes and its founder Bruce Smith have a great reputation for skill and safety, environmental stewardship, and teaching effectiveness. And Seascapes was selected as part of Outside Magazines Best of Travel Awards - The 30 Most Incredible Trips to Take in 2015: http://www.outsideonline.com/1957691/30-most-incredible-trips-take-2015 The area where we will be paddling provides some of the best sea kayaking on the east coast, known for its large tidal range; whales, porpoises, seals and other marine life; and beautiful natural scenery. The trip involves one day of driving from Hanover (departing the day after Commencement), the 5-day seminar, and a day's drive returning to Hanover.
The 5 day / 4 night program involves a full day orientation at Seascape's base which includes:
* Local knowledge - tides / currents weather / ocean ecosystems
* Trip planning/ Chart work / Packing
* Group dynamics
* Environmental ethics
* Sea kayak skills and rescues
The group then travels out to the West Isles camping on several offshore islands ( 4 days paddling and 3 nights camping).
The paddling environment consists of protected inshore waters, open coast, tidal currents and moderate swell.
This is a wonderful playground that provides lot's of opportunity for both personal and group challenge.
On the trip participants work as leaders of the day on a rotational basis. This allows participants to put into practice trip planning and leadership skills which were introduced during the orientation .
Of course this will be under the leadership / safety net of our instructors/ guides.
This is a very solid curriculum which has proven to be very successful.
The program provides guides, kayaks and related equipment, instructional materials and meals from breakfast day 1 - lunch day 5. Transportation to and from Hanover will also be provided. The cost for DOC student members is $500 (financial aid available) and for community members is $750.
Please contact me if you'd like to reserve a spot or with any questions. (I'm also looking for a student assistant to help publicize and organize the trip - please get in touch if you are interested.)
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Daniel M. Nelson '75, Director
Dartmouth Outdoor Programs
115 Robinson Hall
PO Box 9
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-2356 (office)
603-646-1444 (fax)
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