We’ve got 2 spots left for this sea kayaking workshop in June:
Hi DOC,
Outdoor Programs will be sponsoring our second week-long introduction to sea kayaking program (for students, alumni and community members), June 12-18, 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 day¹s drive returning to Hanover.
The 5 day / 4 night program involves a full day orientation at Seascape's base which includes:
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Local knowledge - tides / currents weather / ocean ecosystems
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Trip planning/ Chart work / Packing
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Group dynamics
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Environmental ethics
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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.
Please contact me if you¹d like to reserve a spot or with any questions. (I¹m also looking for a student assistant to help publicize and organize the trip: please get in touch if you are interested.)
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)
Daniel M. Nelson, Director
Dartmouth Outdoor Programs
112 Robinson Hall
6 N. Main St.
PO Box 9
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-2356