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Gatherings
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new england Intermediate
rough Water symposium
August 29–31, 2008
Intermediate to advanced students can take a
beating and learn valuable rough-water surviv-
al skills in the rock gardens and tidal streams
of “the Race” near Point Judith, Rhode Island.
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Old and New World tutors include Fiona
Whitehead, Dale Williams and Greenland-
paddling queen Cheri Perry.
Why go: Traditional paddlers eager to dip
their sticks in the surf can challenge them-
selves in (relative) safety with Greenland-spe-
cific clinics.
$595,
maineislandkayak.com/symposium.html
surfing superior confluence
OctOber 4–6, 2008
The mayhem continues in the fourth season
of this celebration of surf on Superior’s North
Shore at Wawa, Ontario. There are no sched-
ules, courses, or prerequisites as such, just a
fun and informal weekend with fellow enthu-
siasts and great surf.
Why go: The lake’s frigid waters are warmest
in September, and attendees can fight the chill
while enjoying a “brew with a view” at host
Naturally Superior Adventures’ lodge.
$125,
naturallysuperior.com
Georgian Bay storm Gathering
OctOber 17–19, 2008
Inspired by the U.K. gathering of the same
name, this first annual rendezvous in Parry
Sound, Ontario, pits experienced kayakers
against Georgian Bay’s autumn waves and
granite rock gardens. “It’s not about getting
killed,” says event coordinator David Johnston,
“It’s about working on the skills you’ve always
wanted to practice.”
Why go: “Freshwater with ocean conditions.”
georgianbaystormgathering.com
u.K. storm Gathering symposium
OctOber 25–27, 2008
Returning for a rollicking third year, Storm
Gathering 2008 will be held in Anglesey. Un-
der the watchful tutelage of BCU coaches,
rough water neophytes and surfing grandmas-
ters alike can enjoy a solid pummelling in the
famously treacherous seas off Holyhead.
Why go: Navigation and incident manage-
ment clinics help place the emphasis on pre-
paring for challenging conditions, commit-
ment and open crossings.
$125,
edgeofadventure.com
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