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“The Art of Kayaking” – A Seminar with Nigel Foster

February 10, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please call to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Cost: $59 includes Nigel’s latest book The Art of Kayaking.

Nigel Foster’s “Art of Kayaking” seminar will explore two different facets of sea kayaking: behind the scenes chart reading/interpretation, and into the scenes paddling technique.

Experience kayaking skills through Nigel Foster’s eyes with the help of his images from around the world. Learn how to interpret swell patterns and tidal current. Analyze beach profiles for easier launching and landing. See how different timing strategies for landing affect outcome. Focus on the small details in paddle blade alignment that offer a key to easy kayak control.

Nigel will also lead you through an introduction to charts and tides simplifying documents that may otherwise appear daunting. His aim is to offer you easy steps you can confidently follow.

Nigel’s latest book The Art of Kayaking contains a distillation of a lifetime of paddling experience. Here is an opportunity to have details illuminated by photographs and animated graphics to clarify the finer points and illustrate the nuances. Here is an opportunity to ask Nigel to clarify any questions you have.

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February 10, 2018
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5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Portland Kayak Company
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503-459-4050
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