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NOTE: The events on this calendar should be of interest to sit-on-top paddlers. They will include sit-in-side kayaks as well. Most of these events are "demo days" where you will be able to try a variety of kayaks. Some of these events will have an educational aspect. If you know of an event that is noteworthy to sit-on-top paddlers let us know. If you are a shop or school currently providing sit-on-top kayak instruction, let us know.CALL AHEAD to confirm the event, check if there is a fee, and that it will be suitable to your needs. California Kayak Friends Has a wonderful list of ongoing events for instruction & fun for kayakers open to both SOT's and closed deck boats. http://www.ckf.org TEXAS: Artist Boat offers several kayak trip opportunities that include hands-on outdoor environmental & arts enrichment activities. Paddling & safety instruction is included on all trips. Call for more information or to reserve your trip by phone at (409) 770-0722 or by e-mail at info@artistboat.org. Visit website at http://www.artistboat.org.

FOR ADVICE ON GETTING SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK LESSONS SEE:
"Getting The Paddlesports Education You Need: How To Find Sit-on-top Kayak Lessons"

*In New England - Tom's Kayak Lesson Schedule*

Calendar of Events - 2012
To Submit Your Event
send to AhoyThere @ TopKayaker.net
CALL AHEAD to confirm the event, check if there is a fee,
and that it will be suitable to your needs.

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THURSDAY MAY 17 - SUNDAY MAY 20, 2012 - The Kayak Fishing Classic at Jamaica Bay for the benefit of Casting For Recovery and Send a Kid Fishing - Friday, May 18thTournament starts at Noon - Saturday, May 19thTournament Fishing - Sunday, May 20thTournament Ends at Noon. http://www.captainkayak.com/tournaments.html

May 18 - 20 Adirondack NY
Adirondack Paddlefest, Old Forge, NY. Mountainman Outdoor Supply annual show. more than 75 kayak makers on hand and more than 1,000 canoes and kayaks on sale with test drive options. Presentations and clinics. Live music. www.mountainmanoutdoors.com

May 20 - New Hampshire
Contoocook River Kayak & Canoe Demo Day - More than 200 kayaks and canoes to demo. On the hour in-water and on-land presentations. www.contoocookcanoe.com

June 9 - 10 Tangier, Nova Scotia
Annual Atlantic Canada Sea Kayaker's Meeting. Demos, slide shows, trips, skill improvement sessions...more www.coastaladventures.com

June 29 - July 1 Mystic, Connecticut
Hundreds of wood crafted boats including kayaks, test paddle, seminars, programs, special events www.thewoodenboatshow.com

July 14 - Massachusettes - Blackburn Challenge
Gloucester, Mass 20 plus mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Anne. www.blackburnchallenge.com

July 18 - Great Lakes, Michigan
Great lakes Sea Kayak Symposium. Five tracks to choose from: beginner, expedition, traditional, kids. Slide shows, develop skills, demo equipment. Trips along Pictured Rocks National Lake shore. www.downwindsports.com

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