Friday

Lobby

Metedeconk Room

Barnegat Room

CHARLIE HAMEL
Your map, compass, GPS and you

LENA CONLAN
Arctic Scandinavia: Land of Extreme Beauty

GREG BARTON
Reaching for the Gold: My Olympic Experiences

SCOTT ROBERGE
Rain proofing your adventure

Charlie Hamel
Your Map, Your Compass, Your GPS & You 
Friday 5:30PM – Lobby
Saturday 12:00pm - Lobby
Sunday 9:30am - Barnegat Room

     Charlie Hamel has taught land navigation/map and compass as part of Maine Guide courses in Maine. The focus is on the "You" in this presentation. What is it that you want, or need, or must have in regards to the GPS, the map, and the compass? And furthermore how they all relate to each other. Charlie will address many of the navigation systems used, with emphasis on Latitude/Longitude and Universal Transverse Mercator Systems. Also, how to use the template for readings in degrees/minutes/seconds and grid coordinates will be discussed.

Lena Conlan
Arctic Scandinavia: Land of Extreme Beauty
Friday 5:30pm - Metedeconk Room
Saturday 1:30pm - Metedeconk Room
Sunday 12:30pm - Metedeconk Room

     Arctic Scandinavia offers some of the most beautiful and distinctive scenery in the world. This new presentation by Lena Conlan, Crossing Latitudes, will take you sea kayaking in the Norwegian Sea and reindeer packing in the mountains. Through slides and film you will experience the ever-changing play of lights on the jagged mountains and the storm tossed seas. Come and enjoy the wicked Malstrom, orcas, midnight sun, northern lights, deep sea rafting and the great people of the Arctic.
     Last summer the Swedish federal TV station joined Crossing Latitudes on a Women's Sea Kayaking Expedition in Arctic Norway. Lena will show 10 minutes from this fun program. This is a fun, inspirational and educational presentation about paddling and hiking in the Land of Extreme Beauty:
    Arctic Scandinavia! Välkommen! Welcome!

Greg Barton
Reaching for the Gold-my Olympic experiences
Friday 5:30pm - Barnegat Room

     Spend an hour with Greg Barton as he shows video footage of his Gold medal kayak races at the 1988 Olympic Games. Greg provides entertaining anecdotes of the road to Olympic Glory. He'll tell of his training, the competition and the pageantry of the world's largest sporting event. An inspirational story of how dedication can make the American dream come true.

Derek Hutchinson
A Light Hearted Look at Expeditions

Friday 7:00pm - Metedeconk Room
Saturday 12:00pm & 3:00pm - Metedeconk Room
Sunday 11:00pm - Metedeconk Room
     During 40 years of kayaking on the open sea, Derek has seen it all. He has been to the wrong places with the wrong people at the wrong time of year and he claims to have made almost every mistake that is possible. He has taken bodies down rivers in coffins, and been attacked by mice and explored 'ghostly' caves. This humorous talk will delight anyone who enjoys yarns of the sea.

Scott Roberge
Rain Proofing Your Adventure
Friday 7:00pm - Barnegat Room
Saturday 9:30am - Barnegat Room
Sunday 11:00am - Barnegat Room

     With over 20 years of living in and paddling through the rainforests of Southeastern Alaska, Scott Roberge has plenty of experience on how to weather your adventures! Scott owns a small paddling company based in Petersburg, Alaska, the center of one of the largest temperate rainforests in the world. Join Scott for an Alaskan slide show and demonstrations on how to travel comfortable in the rain. Learn how to choose the proper clothing, tents, and outdoor gear to enjoy an adventure even if the weather is not perfect!

Jeff Cooper
Selecting gear & equipment
Friday 7:00pm - Lobby

     Don't miss this lively discussion with Jeff Cooper, H2Outfitters' Director of Fun, about the choices available to you in regard to gear and equipment. The emphasis will be on gaining an understanding of the concepts and functionality of the equipment and how these relate to your comfort, skill and convenience when using the gear.

Steve O'Meara & Nick Dyslin
How to dress for paddling
Saturday 9:30am & 4:30pm - Lobby
Sunday 12:30pm - Lobby

     Steve O'Meara, the owner of Kokatat Watersports Wear and Nick Dyslin, the mid-Atlantic rep. have been in the outdoor industry for over 30 years. Steve enjoys sea kayaking, skiing, cycling, and just being in the outdoors. Designing and producing clothing that adds to the safety and comfort of paddlers is a great way to spend ones day. Join Steve and Nick to learn how to best dress to meet the challenges of changing weather and sea conditions.

Ed Jarvis
Alden rowing shell clinic
Saturday 9:30am - Metedeconk Room

     Join Ed Jarvis, the owner of Alden as he speaks about the most effective total body exercise….ROWING! Ed will talk about the history of sliding seat rowing, how sculling compares to traditional fixed seat rowing, stroke basics and the various health benefits of rowing.

Jeff Cooper
Selecting a kayak
Saturday 10:45am - Lobby
Sunday 11:00am - Lobby

    With kayaking continuing to grow and more designs being offered by retailers, how do you choose the boat that's right for you? Join Jeff Cooper, H2Outfitters' Director of Fun, for a lively and informative discussion that will help you narrow down the various choices that face all of us as consumers. Using the supplied checklist, Jeff will guide you through the decision making process as he helps you gain an understanding of the features, benefits, and how to sift through the technical jargon.

Jerry Sparks
Light Tackle, Shallow Water Kayak Fishing
Saturday 10:45am - Metedeconk Room
Sunday 9:30am - Metedeconk Room

    The calm serenity of a secluded waterway. Your rod and tackle box in your favorite kayak and the fight of a five-pound fish. Sound like fun? Join professional fisherman Jerry Sparks, owner of Northeast Kayak and Guide Services, as he goes over the tips and techniques of fishing from a kayak. Jerry will talk about the advantages of getting off the shoreline and into a kayak to get to those hidden spots where the lunkers are sitting awaiting their next meal. Kayak fishing is an emerging part of the sport, with many companies now building boats specifically made with the angler in mind. Stop by and pick up a tip or two!

Jon Bowermaster
Gabon Expedition
Saturday 10:45am - Barnegat Room 

     Please join Jon as he shows slides and a DVD from an ongoing OCEANS 8 project. The focus will be on a sea kayak expedition a year ago up the coast of Gabon in West Africa - marked by 100+ degree days, big ocean paddles and surfing hippos

Greg Barton
Forward Stroke Clinic
Saturday 12:00pm - Barnegat Room
Sunday 12:30pm - Barnegat Room  

     Since most of our paddling is done in the forward direction, this is the most important stroke to perfect. Topics include sitting positions and posture, grip of the paddle, arm and torso mechanics, stroke length and the path of the paddle. You will learn to adjust your stroke to increase power for short distances, conserve energy over the long haul and deal with various conditions such as wind and waves. This clinic will cover techniques for both standard touring paddles and high performance wing paddles.

Jeff Cooper
Getting the most out of your kayak paddling adventure
Saturday 1:30pm - Lobby

    Join H2Outfitters' Director of Fun, Jeff Cooper, for an informative discussion on all aspects of sea kayaking and adventure. During this presentation you'll have the opportunity to participate in the dialog, ask questions on everything from gear selection and training for your trip to packing and preparation. The importance of developing proper skills will be discussed in detail with emphasis on how high quality instruction can ensure your safety and enjoyment on the water.

Jon Bowermaster
A National Geographic film: "2003 Altiplano Sea Kayak Expedition"
Saturday 1:30pm - Barnegat Room

     Join Jon Bowermaster as he premieres a new National Geographic film. The film is about his 2003 sea kayak exploration of South America's Altiplano - the driest place on earth!!!

    Join Ryan Hanegan of Werner paddles for this discussion on choosing the right paddle. Learn how to select the right combination of design and materials for your paddling style. Which length, blade shape, and shaft design to choose based on various styles and techniques common to all types of paddlers will be covered in this seminar.

Cheri Perry
2004 Greenland National Kayaking Championships
Saturday 4:30pm - Metedeconk Room
Sunday 2:00pm - Metedeconk Room

     Please join Cheri as she shows a wonderful slide presentation from when she competed in the 2004 Greenland National Kayaking Championships.

    Visit with Steve as he shows a beautiful image display of paddling in some of the best locations the Pacific Northwest has to offer. From pristine river trips to the rugged Pacific coast, this show will have you thinking about a vacation to the Northwest!