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NACK Newsletter

NACK is pleased to announce the position of Newsletter Editor has been filled by Harold McLaughlin. Starting with the Fall 2008 issue he will be publishing quarterly issues of the NACK News. We ask that all members contribute regularly to this endeavor in order to make it a continuing success. Please forward your contributions to Hal at his e-mail address in the members only area of this website

Note that our Newsletter follows a different quarterly convention than our activity schedule, the equivalence is shown below. The newsletter will issue near the end of each quarter. We appologise for any confusion.

NACK Newsletter Archives:

NACK Trip Reports

Posted here are field reports by NACK members. If you have have made some interesting trips either locally or in our region please share your experience and knowledge with others.

Field Notes by Sandy Noyes: This is the first of a series of reports by our travelling member: Sandy Noyes. Here he details his exploration of Amagansett Bay on Long Island's east end on 4/24/08. Sandy is a professional photographer and and accomplished writer and speaker. He sets the bar at a nice level for other field trippers.

Field Notes by Sandy Noyes: Sandy's second submission provides a nice description of his adventures in the National Wildlife Refuge around Virginia's Chincoteague Island. No shots of wild ponies, but a nice travelogue of the area, directions to some great put-ins and pointers for the first time visitor. Run off a copy if you are planning a trip to the area.

Field Notes by Sandy Noyes: Sandy's third submission takes us to Cape Porpoise, in southern Maine. This area is just north of the heavily touristed Kennebunkport area. Here we we can gain a true appreciation for timing the tide cycle. Sandy's article provides a nice travelogue to this quaint paddling location.

Field Notes by Sandy Noyes: Sandy's byline has been picked up by Qujaq USA. His photojournal of the Greenland native skills competition debuted with NACK at his meeting presentation in Fall-07. He has gone on to publish an article with many of his photos in Qajaq USA newsletter Masik: Spring/Summer 2008, Vol. 8. pages 31 - 40.

NACK Articles

Posted here are articles by and for the general interest of our membership. If you have an article to put up or know of a link to informative content please let us know.

President's Address - 2006: This is the first report from the President of NACK summarizing progress and achievements in 2005, evaluating the present state of the club and establishing current goals.

On Assessment: This articles describes the NACK assessment process and explains why it is important to the club and beneficial to the individual member.

Peer Practice Guidance: This short article describes the NACK Peer Practice. It tells the participant what to expect, the advantages of Peer Practice and requirements for attending.

ACA Stroke of Achievement Award:On November 4, 2006 at their Annual Meeting the ACA presented one of its most prestigious awards to our club recognizing excellence in program development. There are many excellent paddling clubs nationwide. Most are older, larger and more experienced than NACK. This award recognizes a bold experiment in club development that espouses many of the core values of the ACA. The award was presented by Sam Fowlkes, Chair of the Safety Education and Instruction Council and a copy of Sam's dedication is attached. Thanks to all who made this recognition possible!

President's Address - 2007: This is the NACK President's report for 2006 summarizing progress, and achievements, evaluating the present state of the club and establishing current goals.

President's Address - 2008: This is the NACK President's report for 2007 summarizing progress, and achievements, evaluating the present state of the club and establishing current goals. It is the parting address from our First Past President, Gordon Dayton.

NACK How-To

We all have developed some special techniques that are useful on the paddling scene. This is the place for our members to promote their inventions and innovations. If you are a NACK-Gyver type and would like some recognition provide us a write-up we will review it for posting at this location.