Rumor has it that the 2010 WCSKS in Port Townsend, WA may not happen. This is one of the oldest - if not THE oldest - sea kayak seminars in the US and it would be a shame if it missed. The site has significant positives for the excellent beach which seems well protected regardless of most winds (only a wind with significant easterly component results in problems), a great camping area with utilities right there, and plenty of room and parking. The most significant downside is the silly restrictions against selling on the beach (but it's ok up the hill in the buildings) which means that the associating running the seminars has to provide space in the buildings and every entity that wants to sell anything has to buy a spot there and man it in addition to a spot on the beach. Up until recently the Rangers went so far as to actually rip off "For Sale" signs on kayaks even if they were in a rack on a car!!! (However, the Rangers had no problem allowing staff to park in disabled parking areas despite a state law which forbids using these spaces for management or staff.) A couple of us were wondering if it's true and, if so, whether it's related to money or volunteers (or both). Given the condition of the economy right now it's no problem imagining this all to be true. The WCSKS web page says that no date has been selected for 2010 and no links work. This makes it difficult to reserve a campsite there at the Fort Warden park. The second rumor is that the seminar in Tacoma will not be held this year. Does anyone have any more information? Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Jan 16 2010 - 00:45:57 PST
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