This is where you will find all of the latest details about the Southcoast Paddlesports Symposium 2012
Come and see why Ontario’s “Southcoast” is a paddler’s paradise, and one of our best kept secrets! Talk to the experts who know the places to paddle, not just here in the area, but find out about other paddling destinations in Ontario, on Canada’s coasts, and beyond.
Test paddle the boat of your dreams, talk to the manufacturer’s reps, and check out the latest and greatest gear for 2012.
Ready for that new kayak or piece of gear, but need to sell the old one first? Check out our first-annual gear swap!
In co-operation with Dunnville Secondary School’s “Trailblazer’s” Outdoor Education program, we are co-hosting the Reel Paddling Film Festival on the Saturday night to kick off the Symposium and get everyone in the paddling mood!
Kayaks, Canoes, SUP’s, Dragon Boats, Rowing Shells – something for everyone.
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Dates :
Saturday, May 5th – “show and shine”, gear swap, Mohawk Island Paddle and an evening screening of the Reel Film Paddling Festival to support the Dunnville Secondary School “Trailblazers” outdoor education program.
Sunday, May 6th – Paddlesports Symposium, to include a guest presentation from Nigel Foster. For those of you unfamiliar, Nigel has more than
40 years’ experience in a kayak, is an accomplished instructor, author and kayak designer, whose models have been built by Seaward Kayaks, Current Designs, and Point 65N. Click here for more information about Nigel Foster, or his Facebook Page here.
Tickets for Film Festival : $ 12.00 (PLUS SAVE $10.00 OFF Symposium Admission with Film Festival Tickets)*
Tickets for Symposium: Adults $ 15.00*, Youth, Students (8-16) and Seniors (60+) $ 10.00*, Children under 8 FREE
*Paid admission to the Symposium includes all workshops and seminars, but advance registration is required as spaces will be limited for all workshops and presentations.
NOTE : LIST OF WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, PRESENTERS, AND MANUFACTURERS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Here is a tentative list of workshops and participants :
Kayak, SUP, and Gear Manufacturers :
Seaward Kayaks
Riot Kayaks
Boreal Design
Werner Paddles
Kokatat Watersports Wear
Boardworks Surf Canada
Current Designs Kayaks
and more!
Instructors and Outfitters :
Nigel Foster
Treks in The Wild
Hand Crafted Canoes
Zaandi Yoga Studios
Peter Whaley
Workshops and Seminars :
Kayak Fishing
Fitness and Stretching for Paddlers
Kayaking Lake Superior
Kayaking Canada’s East Coast
Kayaking Canada’s West Coast
Paddling on the Grand River
Greenland Paddle-making
Skin-on-Frame Kayak Building
Marine Safety
Cold Water Boot Camp
and many more!
SPONSORED IN PART BY : Haldimand County Tourism, Riot Kayaks
