Come show your skin!! I just received the announcement posted below from Corey Freedman at Spirit Line Kayaks. I'll be at the Gathering on Saturday the 24th and on Sunday I'll be in my skin-boat nearby in Deception Pass teaching a one day Tidal Rapids course. John Heath may be at the gathering(with the greenland rolling champion)sat.the 24th. For more about the Gathering here is the contact information for Corey Freedman. Spirit Line Kayaks www.skinboats.com E-MAIL: umiak_at_anacortes.net VOICE MAIL: (360)299-0804 If anyone is interested in information about the Tidal Rapids course in Deception Pass see George Gronseths web page at: www.halcyon.com/kayak/ or contact me at rexrob_at_premier1.net Rex Northwest Skin Boat Gathering; April 24th&25th All are welcome for a truly unique, fun weekend. This is an informal, non commercial, free, education event. We'll have some demonstrations, and workshops. Come share stories, building experiences, and paddling techniques. Try out replica kayaks, umiaks, and other eclectic skin on frame boats. Once again, everyone, and all boats are welcome. The location of the festival is Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park on Fidalgo Island, Washington State. Bowman Bay is on the north side of Deception Pass. The nearest town is Anacortes, approx. 10 miles north. >From interstate 5 follow hwy.20 going west to Deception Pass. At Pass Lake turn right on the Rosario Road, then an immediate left into Bowman Bay. If you cross the bridge you went too far. If you are coming from Whidby Island, follow 20 east, cross Deception Pass Bridge. Take your first left on Rosario rd, and take your immediate left to Bowman Bay. If you choose to paddle in, Bowman Bay is a Washington Water Trails site. People coming from Vancouver Island, BC you can take the Washington State Ferry from Sidney, BC directly to Anacortes. With advanced notice, free round trip transportation(with kayak's and gear) can be provided from the ferry terminal to the gathering site(saving the car fare). There is a first come, first serve system for the camp sites. The state camping fee is $11.00 per night $5.00 per add. Car, There is a free overflow camping in our field 7 min. away. Volunteer advanced kayaks needed for instructional workshops, and demonstrations. Please call number below for details. This is one of the only announcements of this gathering. Please pass the word. Each Paddler is responsible for there own safety, and rescue equipment Potluck Dinner Saturday Night!! Come show your skin!! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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