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The Kitsap Mountaineers: Sea Kayaking
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Sea Kayaking Information
Sea Kayak Committee
Chair: Diane Hamerman, dhamerman@comcast.net
Vice-chair: Volunteer needed
Treasurer: Rich Weixler, Weixler@wavecable.com
Basic Course Training: Violette Fitzgerald, violettefitzgerald@msn.com
Equivalency: Volunteer needed
Secretary: Volunteer needed
Pool Sessions: Volunteer needed
To register for an outing, contact the listed outing leader.
NOTE: All graduates of any branch sea kayak basic course can attend any sea kayak event of any other Mountaineers branch. You
just need to contact the leader in advance and sign up for the trip. See detailed list of Requirements for Participation in Mountaineers Kayak Trips at the end of this web page. We will announce other student paddles on the web site
and by email as they develop.
Kayak Committee Meetings
Meetings are for socializing, having fun with fellow paddlers and planning. They are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If interested, please call or e-mail Diane Hamerman (360-782-1412 dhamerman@comcast.net) for details. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trips
Aug 7: Kilisut Harbor/Indian Island Launch at Ft Flagler St Park, 9am.
Aug 21: Scenic Beach/Mid Hood Canal Launch at Scenic Beach, 9am.
Sep 11: Mats Mats Bay to Pt Ludlow Launch at Mats Mats Bay, 9am.
Sep 25: South Hoods Canal Launch at Union, 9am.
Oct 2: Sequim Bay Launch at John Wayne Marina, 9am.
Oct 16: Port Townsend Bay: Pt Hadlock to Pt Townsend Launch at Pt Hadlock (Ajax Cafe), 9am.
Our trips are listed on the online activities page of the Mountaineers web site and also announced by email to Kitsap members. If you would like to be included on our email list, let Diane Hamerman know at dhamerman@comcast.net. To sign up for a trip you must contact the leader listed in the trip description. To participate in Mountaineer sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate of the Mountaineers' Basic Sea Kayak Course (from any branch) or have passed equivalency (see below).
Equivalency
Mountaineer members who have had kayak training and paddling experience, yet have not completed a Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayaking Course may apply for equivalency. Contact Diane Hamerman at dhamerman@comcast.net for details. You should have taken a fundamental sea kayak course that teaches the basic skills, strokes, bracing, rescues, safety and clothing and be able to demonstrate your skills and abilities. There is a $20.00 processing fee.
Requirements for participation in Mountaineers Kayak Trips
To participate in Mountaineers sponsored kayak trips, you must be a graduate of the Mountaineers Sea Kayak Basic Course, a continuing student of this course or have passed equivalency.
It will be necessary to contact the leader of any paddle in advance to sign up for a paddle or activity.
You will be required to bring the Kayaking Essentials:
1. Kayak with flotation in both ends
2. USCG approved PFD
3. Paddle
4. Spray Skirt
5. Bailing Device
6. Paddle float or self rescue float
7. Whistle or air horn
8. Chart in waterproof case
9. Waterproof compass
10. Sunglasses with strap
11. Waterproof sunscreen (at least 25 SPF recommended)
12. Drinking water
13. Extra food
14. Extra clothing in waterproof bag
15. Visual signaling device (e.g. flares, mirror, dye)
16. Waterproof flashlight w/extra batteries and bulbs or chemical light stick
17. First-aid kit
18. Knife
19. Waterproof matches
20. Candle or fire starter
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