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Progressive coaching at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jul 22, 2014 in Blog | 6 comments

Warming up before getting on the water at the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium.

We just completed four immersive days (and nights) at the 30th annual Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium — the oldest kayak symposium in the country, and one with an impressive pedigree.…

The “Jamestown Circumcision” and other Rhode Island adventures

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jul 3, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Matt and Derek of the Kayak Centre of Rhode Island.

Wherever we paddle, we reconnect with old friends and meet new ones on the water. After our Ocean Skills Workshop, we spent a few hours surfing with Matt Bosgraaf, inventory manager for the Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, and Derek, who teaches courses for the Kayak Centre in the summer.…

No rest for the weary

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jun 30, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Lorrie and Mary practice assisted rescues in current near some rocks.

Day five of our Ocean Skills Workshop was supposed to be shorter and less intense than the previous days for two reasons: people needed some rest after the Block Island trip, and we wanted to go for a sunset paddle that evening.…

Birthday paddle to Block Island

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jun 29, 2014 in Blog | 4 comments

Sharon prepares to launch from the beach at Sand Hill Cove.

Block Island is among the elusive destinations for many paddlers. It requires an 8.5-mile open crossing through an area with significant and complex tidal currents and boat traffic, and then another four or more miles to reach the ferry dock. …

The ocean is our clasroom

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jun 28, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Before setting off, it’s important to know where you are. And it isn’t always obvious.

The third day of our Ocean Skills Workshop involved crossing a busy shipping channel to get from Fort Wetherill State Park to Brenton Point State Park .…

Course made good: always be flexible

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jun 26, 2014 in Blog | 4 comments

Planning the day with the aid of a nautical chart and parallel rule.

In navigation, the term “course made good” refers to the actual track traveled, after adjustments are made to account for current and wind.…

Rhode Island paddling: conditions guaranteed

Posted by havekayakswilltravel on Jun 24, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Callum Gray launching off Whale Rock.

For Great Lakes paddlers, the Rhode Island coastline is a treat. Craggy rocks and ocean swell guarantee conditions for sea paddling. The challenge can be dialed up or down by the choices each paddler makes.…