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8th Annual
Port Angeles
Kayak Symposium
April 11th-13th, 2008
Hollywood Beach and the
Red Lion Hotel
ADMISSION to the beach is free although we will ask for a $5 donation OR non-perishable food items for the local food bank.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Both Friday and Saturday evening we'll have guest speakers:
Friday Night - A SEA KAYAKERS GUIDE TO THE SAN JUANS: (Ken Campbell) Washington's San Juan Islands are well known as a sea kayaker's paradise. The rugged coastlines, the jewel-like islands set in beautiful azure waters and the rich variety of wildlife attract paddlers from around the world. This slide presentation showcases some of the best places to visit as well as provides information about the details that will make your stay in the islands more enjoyable.
Saturday Night - EXPLORING GLACIER BAY: (Gary Luhm) When Captain George Vancouver sailed into SE Alaska’s Icy Strait in 1794, it was choked with ice. To the north was a ten-mile wide wall of 400 ft high ice – the entrance to Glacier Bay. By the time John Muir arrived in 1879, the glaciers had retreated 48 miles. Plant secession, sea mammals, birds and bears followed the retreating ice to create an exquisite laboratory – and a dream kayak destination. Photographer Gary Luhm visited Glacier Bay National Park in three of the last six years, including two weeks in 2007. Travelling by kayak mothership, he has paddled many of the Parks inlets and bays. Join Gary and explore Glacier Bay National Park’s impressive tidewater glaciers, plant communities and wildlife.
DEMO for free a wide variety of kayaks, whitewater kayaks, canoes and gear from some of the leading manufacturers including Necky, Eddyline, Seaward, Ocean Kayak, Redfish Kayaks, and Werner and Swift Paddles. Dress appropriately for a test drive (or five!). Life jackets and paddles will be provided. Demo hours: Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-2pm.
BIG SAVINGS on a wide variety of kayaks and accessories. Save big money on over 100 new and used kayaks and save up to 40% on all accessories at Olympic Raft & Kayak's big tent sale between the Red Lion Hotel and Hollywood Beach. The retail area will be open Friday Noon-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-2pm. Our Spring Sale will continue at our shop through April 19th.
CLINICS will be held throughout the 3 days on various kayaking techniques, safety, etc. We are bringing in the regions best instructors to teach beginning through advanced skills and techniques as well as slide shows and other on-land informative talks. Click the link below for the clinic list. Clinics, slide shows and other presentations have a small fee to help offset the costs of the Coaches and Instructors time, travel and accommodations.
CLINIC LIST
CLINIC INSTRUCTORS: This list reads like the Who's Who of West Coast kayak instructors. Many of the country's most respected instructors are paddling into town for this event. Click on the link below for instructor bios.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS
LIVE MUSIC at the Red Lion Friday Night! Music by DEADWOOD REVIVAL. Join this nationally reknowned band which blends banjo, guitar, bass, and awesome harmonies together in their own blend of old-timey folky americana music! A small cover charge is needed to pay for the band. Sorry, no minors. 8:30 pm start and a no host bar.
3rd ANNUAL COHO DODGE AND DASH KAYAK RACE Olympic Raft & Kayak and Olympic Peninsula Paddlers Club are sponsoring this kayak race on Sunday morning. Race starts at 9 am so participants need to be there at 8:30 am. There is a 3.6 nm course with eight different competitor catagories. Prizes include free nights at the Red Lion, Gift Certificates from Olympic Raft & Kayak and free one year membership dues to Olympic Peninsula Paddlers Club!
RACE DETAILS
VOLUNTEERS are needed for this event. Call or email us to find out about the rewards of being a volunteer!
COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN? Check out these great accomodation discounts! Remember to ask for the Kayak Symposium Rates when reserving your accomodations.
Red Lion Hotel
Five SeaSuns B&B 2nd night 1/2 price
Tudor Inn B&B 2nd Night 1/2 price
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