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Kayaking

Kayaking is a great way to beat the summer heat, and we have a very active program. This is a fun group of people who volunteer to lead flatwater paddles of varying difficulty throughout CT and a few in VT. Most are scheduled on Sundays, but some may occur on a weekday or Saturday.

All paddlers need to be experienced and self-sufficient and be able to get in and out of their kayak on their own. We encourage new paddlers to join us after getting some practice and/or lesson. We periodically offer a few easier beginner paddles. Please see the helpful information and links below.

The kayaking schedule is subject to change, especially due to weather, so check the Event Calendar or Squall for last minute updates.

CO-CHAIRS

Harriett Epstein:
Phone: 860 770-4913
email: harriett.epstein@gmail.com

Norb Church:
Phone: 203 871-9400
email: norbchurch@yahoo.com

HELPFUL INFO

* Paddlers participate in an MTL kayaking event at their own risk and accept all responsibility for their own safety.

* Any non-MTL member who wishes to join our group on a paddle may do so as a guest. After-paddle get togethers at a member's home are for members only.

HELPFUL LINKS

Beginner's Guide to Kayaking

* Rules for New Paddlers

* Paddling Levels

* Info for Paddle Leaders

* Packing List

* Paddling.net offers some great videos and other helpful information on Kayaking

* How to Get Into and Out of a Kayak Smoothly

* Animated Kayaking Tutorials

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