JSSKA LINKS
(in alphabetical order)
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CONSERVATION
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| Alliance For A Living Ocean The mission of the Alliance for a Living Ocean shall be to promote and maintain clean water and a healthy coastal environment through education, research and active participation. |
| Clean Ocean Action Be the solution to ocean pollution! |
| Environment New Jersey Environment New Jersey is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization |
| Garden State Environet First in NJ for environmental news and information |
| Hackensack Riverkeeper Protect and preserve the Hackensack River |
| NY/NJ Baykeeper The Baykeeper's mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Hudson-Raritan Estuary - the most urban estuary on the planet |
| NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife Environmental agency dedicated to the protection, management, and wise use of NJ's fish and wildlife resources |
| NJ Trails Plan The New Jersey Trails Plan Update will address and analyze key issues related to trails development and the State Trails System, establish a vision for New Jersey’s trails, and recommend strategies and actions required to move toward that vision. |
| Save Barnegat Bay SAVE BARNEGAT BAY is a not-for-profit environmental group working to conserve undeveloped natural land and clean water throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed. |
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FISH & WILDLIFE
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| Online License Sales Get a fishing or hunting license online. Fishing license needed to launch at Round Valley Reservoir. |
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JSSKA
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| JSSKA Bylaws For those interested in the organizational aspect of the club. |
| JSSKA Calendar |
| JSSKA FRAPPr Map Join the map and mark your location so you and others can find paddling partners. |
| JSSKA Launch Site Directory A directory of kayak launch sites throughout the state and surrounding areas. |
| JSSKA Membership Registration |
| JSSKA Store A place to get fun gifts with the JSSKA logo. |
| JSSKA TechWick® Shirts TechWick® shirts with the JSSKA logo to keep you paddling comfortably! |
| Paddlers Express Message Board A public forum to discuss kayaking and related topics. |
| Posting Photos on Message Board Learn how to include your photos in your message board post. |
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MEMBERS OWN
Pages created and maintained by JSSKA members. |
| NJ Paddle Zone NJ paddling resources, conservation, and trip reports |
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PADDLING RESOURCES
Paddling organizations, outfitters, instruction, and more. |
| ACA American Canoe Association |
| ACA Watertrails Database American Canoe Association searchable database of trails in the US. |
| American Canoe Association searchable database of trails in the US. |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Links to Northeast canoe and kayak outfitters |
| Atlantic Sea Kayakers Informal organization of sea kayaking enthusiasts |
| Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Trails Paddling info and trail map for Maryland refuge |
| BoaterTalk International forum for whitewater paddling |
| ConnYak Encourage and support recreational paddling within and outside Connecticut |
| Dubside.net Dubside's website, includes links for rolling, exercise and training, and "commando kayaking" |
| First Bridge Marina & Kayaks Tuckerton, NJ. First Bridge Marina & Kayaks is one of New Jersey's premier kayak touring and rental outfitters. |
| Kayak East Kayak East offers coastal and inland kayak instructional classes and tours in and around New Jersey. |
| Mohawk Canoe Club NJ paddling organization with trips, classes, social events, river cleanups, camping, and other activities. |
| Monmouth County Park System Official site for Monmouth County's Open Space, Parks and Recreation Agency |
| NJDEP Division of Parks & Forestry Official site for NJ's state parks, forests, and historic sites |
| Ocean County NJ Parks & Recreation Official site for park facilities |
| Outdoor Club of South Jersey |
| Paddle Me Guidebooks California flatwater paddling guidebooks AND extensive links to national paddling resources |
| Paddling.net Canoeing and kayaking info |
| Philadelphia Canoe Club The PCC has been in existence since 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. |
| Qajaq USA Qajaq USA is a nonprofit membership organization that is officially recognized by Qaannat Kattuffiat (The Greenland Kayaking Association). |
| The River Connection Hudson Valley region outfitter and instruction. |
| Tuktu Paddles ACA kayaking instruction, traditional Greenland style kayak instruction, and hand-crafted Greenland style paddles. |
| SEAS Monmouth Monmouth County NJ Chapter. Promotes small craft activity as recreation by providing learn-to-sail programs. |
| Stone Harbor Kayaking Beach South Jersey Shore kayaking beach information. |
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RACING
Paddling organizations, outfitters, instruction, and more. |
| River Rat Race April race conducted by the Athol Lions Club in conjunction with Orange Lions Club on the Millers River, New England |
| USPP Upper Susquehanna Pedalers and Paddlers Spring race. |
| YMCA Cortalnd Canoe Classic Spring race for recreational and competitive canoes and kayaks |
| Run of the Charles Charles Watershed Association Spring canoe and kayak race |
| NYMCRA New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association - calendar with assorted race schedule |
| Schuykill River Regatta May race organized by the Keystone Canoe Club |
| Edward N Wessels Canoe Regatta Sydney, New York race |
| NYC Mayors Cup Elite 26.7 mile marathon kayaking race around Manhattan Island. |
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RETAILERS & RENTALS
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| BEL HAVEN PADDLESPORTS 1227 Route 542 Green Bank, NJ 08215. 1-800-445-0953. Canoe and kayak rentals and sales. |
| EMS Locations across the US. |
| First Bridge Marina & Kayaks 500 Great Bay Blvd, Tuckerton, NJ 08087. 1-800-50KAYAK. Kayak tours and rentals. |
| Jersey Paddler 1756 Rt 88 West, Brick, NJ. 1-888-22-KAYAK. Sales, workshops, instruction. JSSKA members receive a 15% discount when you show your JSSKA card. |
| Kayakshed Hood River, OR. Shop online. Rentals and instruction available if you happen to be in the area. |
| NJ Kayak 409 East Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005. 609-698-4440. Sea kayak instruction, sales, rentals and tours. |
| Paddle Shack 5045 Mays Landing-Somers Point Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330. 609-909-5250. Tours, sales, special events. JSSKA members receive a 15% discount when you show your JSSKA card. |
| REI |
| Shark River Kayaks 921 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719. 877-TO-KAYAK. Kayak tours and rentals plus lessons, sales and surfing. |
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SAFETY
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| ACA Beginners Guide A great resource for learning about kayak selection, paddlesport terms, essential equipment, learning to paddle, basic paddling skills, and self rescue. |
| ACA SmartStart for Safe Paddling |
| ACA Guidelines for Safe Coastal Paddling |
| ACA Guidelines for Safe River Paddling |
| American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter |
| Click here for more ACA Paddling Safety Links |
| Guidelines for Safe Trip Participation All paddlers should be familiar with these before paddling on any posted trip. |
| Hypothermia Links Hypothermia Kills! Be prepared for cold water paddling. |
| Lightning Safety Article Very informative primer on lightning |
| National Lightning Safety Institute National Lightning Safety Institute is a non-profit, non-product advocacy of lightning safety for both people and structures |
| United States Coast Guard |
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TIDES & WEATHER
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| National Weather Service Link to Eastern Region Headquarters |
| nowCOAST Real-time environmental observations and NOAA Forecasts |
| Saltwater Tides Tide charts courtesy of Stripersonline.com. |
| Weather Underground Offers general and marine forecasting |
| WWW Tide and Current Predictor Customizable tide and current predictor |
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TRAVEL RESOURCES
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| Great Calusa Blueway Florida Paddle blueway trails in Fort Myers/Sanibel area of Florida. |
| Canot-Camping La Vérendrye Offers canoe routes on the La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve, Quebec, CA. |
| Euforia Expeditions Kayaking in Costa Rica |
| Florida Bay Outfitters Florida Keys kayak and canoe center |
| GORP Resources to help you explore your world - very extensive! |
| Island Expeditions Kayaking in Belize |
| Kayaking Tours British Columbia Offers sea kayaking Vancouver Island tours around British Columbia, Canada |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine. |
| Sea Kayak Adventures Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching Tours in British Columbia and Baja. |
| Sea Kayak Georgia Offering instruction or outfitting on Tybee Island. |
| Sea Kayak Greece Outfitting and accomodations. |
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