SAVE THE DATE! September 12TH!
Hi Everyone:
The Kayak Rodeo is back! Whether you’re competing on the water or cheering from shore, you are sure to have fun! Aaron Kiander will again serve as the Rodeo Master, challenging your skills and bringing out your inner child to play for fun, laughter, and bragging rights!
Join fellow paddlers of the Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network for a day of fun, laughter, silliness, and food, while reminiscing about all the fun events you did together this past year: learning a new skill with others in the chilly spring water, day/weekend kayaking through picturesque landscapes and hidden coves, long treks, learning to navigate or repair your kayak, attending SMSKN Socials, sharing good food at meetings. Reconnect with old friends you may have missed and make new friends and build those paddling relationships! And there will be great food! SMSKN Potlucks are always great!
It is also time for the end of season gear swap!
Cost:
The park has a $3 entrance fee for non-residents and $2 for Freeport residents; 62 years or older are free; and, of course, camping is also an option at your own expense.
Where:
Winslow Memorial Park & Campground, Freeport, ME
See attached map for exact location in the red square.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDtyaHCFcsrsZFsiWUo1Ze-3jrx7k42e/view?usp=sharing
What to Expect:
Arrival Time 10 am
- Gear Swap/Sale
A space will be set up with a tarp on the lawn for any gear/boats you would like to donate, swap, or sell. Please make a sign including your name, item description, and offer terms to display with your item. - Potluck Lunch: Please bring your favorite outdoor dish to share and a beverage of your choice. A grill will be available and SMSKN will provide coals, plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils. See online sign up coming in August!
- SMSKN President Glen Gordon will say a few words before we hit the water.
- Rodeo: After lunch we’ll hit the water for team kayak games. Aaron Kiander will be the Rodeo Master. Let’s see what thrills and silliness he has planned for us this year!
** Bring your boat with all your equipment, including helmet if you have one, and plan for immersion as we have no idea what Aaron has planned for us. LOL**
Cancellation: We will keep an eye on the weather. If we need to cancel the event, we will notify everyone by 5pm on Friday the 11th. The event will be cancelled on Meetup and the notice will go to all who signed up.
