Saturday, April 11, 2009

MAKING NEW WAVES

As with any new club we're still going through growing pains. We understand some paddlers are intimidated by the use of the blog, the safety protocol or other aspects of the initial structure of the club. This is the last thing we want! We don't wish to exclude anyone from kayaking in our group. Instead we wish to include everyone by fostering an atmosphere of paddling fun, a learning environment for those wishing to improve their skills and some really fun trips in wonderful places.
Please be patient while we work out the kinks. We might be headed in new directions together!
Meanwhile, if you wish to check out our gallery of past kayaking fun times or to enlist in the list serve please see the left side bar.
In our first season, 2008, IKC members created, generated and accomplished the following:
A lovely outing near the Inlet to view the 4th of July fireworks.
Many kayak outings on Cayuga Lake and others nearby, including Lamoka/Waneta, Dryden, Skaneateles, Otisco and Owasco.
Two kayak camping trips: one to the Salmon River Reservoir and one to the Thousand Islands.
Our first annual Loon Count for the Wildlife Conservation Society in Saranac Lake.
Education included: a USCG talk about safety protocol for all boaters plus wet exit and self-rescue technique classes.
Stay tuned for more on the agenda for the coming season!

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