JSSKA | 2008 Events

Paddlers should read the following GUIDELINES before attending any trip posted on the JSSKA website.

Although a diverse list of regional paddling events are posted here, paddling trips on this page are listed for members of Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Posted trips are organized by members who are neither experts nor instructors. Sea Kayaking can be a dangerous sport. All participants are strongly advised to take ACA approved instructional courses, and to learn about safety, self- rescue, hypothermia, waterway navigation and basic USCG rules. Before launching, paddlers should always be aware of current and future weather conditions and should never overestimate their abilities. On all posted paddling trips, EACH INDIVIDUAL PADDLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY and JSSKA assumes no liability. Although this does not take the place of formal instruction, please take some time to review the following links which have very useful information and can also be printed:

Sea Kayak Safety Using a Paddle Float Rescues Hypothermia

ACA Paddlesport Safety Resources

PLEASE NOTE: JSSKA's paddling trips are listed on our message board - Paddler's Express. This Calendar of Events lists preplanned events such as lessons, picnics and camping trips. For a full list of up to the minute paddling trips please register for the Paddler's Express Message Board at: http://www.goldcar.com/cgi-bin/jsska/YaBB.pl

JULY

The Art Show will be at the Wall Township Public Library starting 10 Jul to 29 Aug. The library is located at 2700 Allaire Road in Wall, NJ 07719.
The phone number is 732 449-8877.

The Art Show will NOT be available for viewing on Tuesdays and the Library is closed on Sundays.

SEPTEMBER

Fall Picnic Sunday 9/27 at Berkeley Island Park

The Fall Picnic has been booked for Sunday Sept 27th at Berkeley Island Park. We will be asking members to bring side dishes and desserts to share. The picnic is free! The club will be supplying Burgers, Dogs, Buns and sodas and water. Lunch starts at noon. Bring your own Beer or Wine. Volunteers for set up, take down and the all important position of Grill Master will be sought. Anyone who wishes to lead the annual bay crossing or a beginner paddle please PM bobmoday on the message board.

Lastly don`t forget that running throughout the summer classes are being offered by Chris Raab & Mike Busch and organized by Patrick. Registered JSSKA Members can receive discounts to all of these programs. Go to this link for more info. http://www.goldcar.com/cgi-bin/jsska/YaBB.pl?num=1238206594

JSSKA members at the 2006 Somers Point picnic

*Course locations will be provided by the instructor. Classes will be filled on a first deposit received basis. To register, please send a deposit to Tuktu Paddles, PO Box 162, Oceanville, NJ 08231. Include your contact information, the class you would like to attend, and a brief description of your experience as a kayaker. All classes led by Chris Raab.