3rd Annual Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium
Now in our 3rd year, the Downeast Sea Kayaking Symposium brings top coaches and participants from around the world to one of the most beautiful kayaking destinations in the world, Mount Desert Island, Maine. Home of Acadia National Park. We've always had offerings specifically geared towards Greenland Kayak enthusiasts. This year we're proud to offer courses by Mark Rogers, of Superior Kayaks. Mark will be teaching paddle-making, rolling, and Open Water Skills for Greenland Paddlers. Of course, Greenland Paddlers are welcome to enjoy any of the many offerings, from Rocks & Ledges to paddling in Sullivan Falls. This may be the perfect venue to train your kayaking skills, no matter what your choice of boat and paddle. For information, see our website or call Mark or Mel at 207-669-2338

GoZero Kayak Race and Rally
Sunday, September 21 Hudson River, Beacon, NY 9-mile long race 2-mile short race Promoting low impact, zero emission recreation. Gender and Kayak Categories Cash prizes and Paddle Trophies Paddle Rally around Bannerman's Island Paddler’s Party

GoZero Kayak Race
Fourth Annual 9 mile and 2 mile kayak race in Beacon, NY. $2000 in prize money. Post race BBQ and award ceremony. Good times.

TAKS '08
TAKS'08 or "Traditional Arctic Kayak Symposium", marks our 3rd successful event, this year located at the beautiful town of Mendocino, CA. Come join us for THE open ocean traditional kayak symposium of it's kind on the West Coast.

Riverkeeper's 3rd Annual New York Water Fest
Get out on the Hudson River to see New York City in a whole new way! Riverkeeper's 3rd Annual New York Water Fest is a family-friendly event giving everyone an opportunity to experience the river firsthand. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of the Hudson River to New York's history and culture, and about the sources of and threats to New York City's drinking water supply. The New York Water Fest offers a variety of rafting and kayaking on-the-water activities. The Big Apple Splash is a five-mile amateur raft flotilla from Pier 96 to Water City at North Cove Marina. Each raft holds 10-12 paddlers and a certified professional guide. Paddle Rally kayaking activities include the Poker Run, where experienced paddlers can travel to different locations on the Hudson to pick up five playing cards; the top five poker hands win a prize. Floating Meditation is a kayak meditation program to relax mind and body. First timers and beginners can enjoy walk-up kayaking provided by the Downtown Boathouse, and beginner kayak lessons will be offered by New York Kayak Company. Kayaking skills will be demonstrated at the North Cove Marina. Water City, the landlubber side of the festival at North Cove Marina in Battery Park City, will feature a Wellness Tent offering holistic education and mini-demonstrations of methods and practices. Take the Water Challenge is a drinking water taste test pitting NYC's finest against all the rest. At Riverkeeper and other environmental advocacy booths, you can learn more about Riverkeeper and actions you can take to protect the environment. There will also be live music, food and vendors selling environmental products. Riverkeeper's mission is to protect the environmental, recreational and commercial integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard New York City's and Westchester County's drinking water supply. Where: Water City - Noon- 5pm; North Cove Marina in Battery Park City, Manhattan Big Apple Splash - Pier 96 (at W. 55th St. on the Hudson River) to North Cove Marina Poker Run - Pier 40 (at W. Houston St.), Pier 66, Pier 96, 79th Street Boat Basin, North Cove Marina Floating Meditation - Pier 40 Walk Up Kayaking - Pier 40 and Pier 96 Beginner Kayak Lesson - Pier 40 How much: Big Apple Splash - $75 Poker Run - $50 ($75 for both if you sign up for Poker Run and Floating Meditation) Floating Meditation - $50 Walk Up Kayaking - FREE Gourmet lunch is included in the price of water activities; $20 for all others

20th Annual Delmarva Paddler's Retreat
Now in it's 20th year, the Delmarva Paddler's Retreat has grown into one of the largest celebrations of the origins of kayaking. Participants and Guides alike have opportunity to share and hone traditional kayaking techniques and skills. Activities range from on-water instruction, along with rope gymnastics, seminars on traditional kayak construction, presentations and lectures.

Mayor's Cup Kayaking New York City
This year the Mayor’s Cup is October 19th, 2008 $15,000 prize money and the most swag as prizes of any race. Over $10,000 in prizes. Every category and as deep as 8th place! Epic Kayaks is giving away a surfski! Prizes from Kokatat, Kelty, Chums, Princeton Tec, Built NY, Vibram, Watershed, Eagle Creek, Clif Bar and I am working on 15 more manufacturers! Tune Up Kayak Training Races Metedeconk River Run - June 21st, 2008 6 mile course - Brick NJ Bear Mountain Challenge - August 24th, 2008 14 mile course - Cold Spring NY I am working on a GPS tracing device for viewers to monitor the racers in real time online with division rankings for all racers and with heart rates of the top racers! Surfski.info is doing another live webcast - rock on! And look for the 8 page color insert in the August issue of Canoe & Kayak Magazine for the "Official Mayor's Cup Race Guide" Experience New York like you never have before.