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.) [http://www.outsideonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/full-page/public/migrated-images/bay-of-fundy-bot.jpg?itok=Co96TFSN] 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) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>