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.)