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NACK is pleased to present the schedule of meetings, training and assessment opportunities, trips and events shown below. For a printable version of the current schedule without links to maps, directions and flyers please click on the links below:

Summer-08 Schedule

NACK Meetings In Winter and early Spring, NACK holds its General Meetings monthly at the Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716. As summer approaches with growing daylight and warmer temperatures we will meet on the water at various suitable locations. Join us at 6:00 pm for Paddler's Forum, a discussion group where we explore topics related to paddling, personal development and club growth. The formal meeting starts at 7:00 pm and generally includes a program or speaker of general interest. Often, we meet again after the meeting for a social hour at an inexpensive nearby restaurant. Details and directions are contained in the links below.


DATE/TIME			TOPIC		LINKS


Jun-17 (Tue)		On Water Meeting: Timber Point Park	Map
	6:00 pm	Paddlers Forum: - Topic: "A Bit of Navigation"
	7:00 pm	Meeting: Program - "Paddle on Connetquot River"
	9:00 pm	After Meeting Meeting (AMM) - Oconee Diner, Islip, NY (all welcome)	Dir.


Jul-12 (Sat)		Founding Day Picnic: 38 Dolphin Rd, E. Quogue	Map
	6:30 pm	Founding Day BBQ, Hosted by John Weickert $15 (all welcome)	Flyer


Jul-18 (Fri)		On Water Meeting: Beach Estates Beach, Bellport, NY	Map
	6:00 pm	Paddlers Forum: - Topic: "Wind, Waves & Shoreline Effects"
	7:00 pm	Meeting: Program - Paddle on Patchogue Bay, dinner at Gazebo, BYO.	Dir
	9:00 pm	After Meeting Meeting (AMM) - Picnic in the Gazebo - BYO


Aug-15 (Fri)		On Water Meeting: Captree State Park	Map
	6:00 pm	Paddlers Forum: - Topic: "Intertidal Ecology"
	7:00 pm	Meeting: Program - "Paddle the Tidal Marshes".
	9:00 pm	After Meeting Meeting (AMM) - Location TBA (all welcome)


Aug-17 (Sun)		Board/Officer/Chair Mtg: 37 Jeremy Circle	Map
	6:00 pm	Porch Sitters Meeting: "Bring Your Own Agenda"
	7:00 pm	Dinner: "Pot Luck BBQ - BYO".


Sep-16 (Tue)		On Water Meeting: Sport Fishing Ed. Ctr, Babylon, NY.	Map
	6:00 pm	Paddlers Forum: - Topic: "Kayak Fishing"
	7:00 pm	Meeting: Program - "Paddle to Cedar Island".
	9:00 pm	After Meeting Meeting (AMM) - Location TBA (all welcome)


	"Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company."
	Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) 1835 - 1910

NACK Training Opportunities Quality training is a cornerstone of our organization. NACK, Inc. will help arrange for training opportunities specific to the needs of our members at special NACK training rates using ACA Certified Instructors. The opportunities below are subject to change based on confirmation of member commitment. Please contact the Training Committee confirm your training needs. There training opportunities below have been scheduled in response to member interest. If you do not see dates and curriculum to fit your needs please contact the Training Committee with your instructional requests.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

LINK


Jun 9 (Mon)	5:00p - 8:00p	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Peer Practice
FEES:	Members - $Free Confirm interest by 6/2/08.
Call Gordon at 631-580-0719 to register. Rental gear available if reserved in advance.


Jun 14 (Sat)	9:00a - 12:00n	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK FW & AFW Training - Rescues
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 6/4/08.
Call Dan at 631-981-0890 to register. Rental gear may be available, call to confirm.


Jun 22 (Sun)	5:00p - 8:00p	Jones Bach, Field 10	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Peer Practice
FEES:	Members - $Free Confirm interest by 6/12/08.
Call Steve at 516-404-0693 to register & directions.


Jun-23 (Mon)	6:00p - 9:00p	Lake Ronkonkoma, DEC Boat Ramp	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Quickstart (NACK FW) Skills Training
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 6/13/08.
Call Steve at 516-404-0693 to register.


Jul 13 (Sun)	9:00a - 12:00n	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK FW & AFW Training - Rescues
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 7/3/08.
Call Dan at 631-981-0890 to register. Rental gear may be available, call to confirm


Jul 21 (Mon)	5:00p - 8:00p	DEC Launch Ramp, Lake Ronkonkoma	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK FW & AFW Training
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 7/11/08.
Call John at 516-358-9267 to register.


Jul 28 (Mon)	5:00p - 8:00p	Lake Ronkonkoma, DEC Boat Ramp	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Peer Practice
FEES:	Members - $Free Confirm interest by 7/18/08.
Call Gordon at 631-580-0719 to register. Rental gear available if reserved in advance.


Jul 30 (Wed)	6:00p - 9:00p	Wildwood Lake, Riverhead, NY	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK FW & AFW Training - Rescues
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 7/20/08.
Call Roy at 631-803-0982 to register.


Aug 17 (Sun)	10:00a - 1:00p	Timber Point, Great River, NY	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK FW & AFW Training
FEES:	Members - $60, Non-Members - $75 Confirm interest by 8/7/08.
Call Steve at 516-404-0693 to register.


Aug 19 (Tue)	6:00p - 8:00p	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Demo Team Practice
FEES:	Members - Free Confirm interest by 8/18/08.
Call Dan at 631-981-0890 to register.


Aug 23 (Sat)	TBA	Timber Point, Great River, NY	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Trip Leader Training
FEES:	Members - $TBA, Non-Members - $TBA Confirm interest by 8/13/08.
Call Elizabeth at 631-563-6654 to register. Rental gear may be available, call to confirm


Aug 25 (Mon)	5:00p - 8:00p	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
CURRICULUM:	NACK Inner Coastal Peer Practice
FEES:	Members - Free Confirm interest by 8/15/08.
Call Gordon at 631-580-0719 to register.


Sep 7 (Sun)	9:00a - 4:00p	Wildwood Lake, Riverhead, NY	Map
CURRICULUM:	ACA Essentials of Canoe Touring
FEES:	Members - $125, Non-Members - $150 Confirm interest by 8/27/08.
Call Gordon at 631-580-0719 to register. Rental gear may be available, call to confirm


	"A good rescue is when you are back in the boat. A great rescue is when you are paddling again."
	Overhead from an Instructor's confab.

Other Training Opportunities NACK agrees to promote local training opportunities organized by NACK Instructor Members. The training listed below meets ACA guidelines as noted. Check with the Training Committee if there are questions about how this training supports NACK skills or leadership development. For more information click on the following link: NACK Recommended Training. For more questions about course content and equivalence to NACK Skill Levels, ask your Instructor. For other ACA training opportunities in our region or elsewhere in the country please visit the American Canoe Association website at: ACA Training.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

LINK


6/24,7/1,7/8	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Beginning kayaking Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$200 (four 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L1 (FW) Skills		Map


6/27 & 7/11	9:00a - 12:00n	Captain Kayak, River Road, Sayville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	ACA Introduction to kayaking Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$150 (two 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L1 (FW) Skills		Map


6/28+ (Sat's)	9:00a - 12:00n	Connetquot River, Dowling College	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	ACA Essentials of Kayak Touring Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$225 (four 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L2 (AFW) Skills		Dir


7/15	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Basic Rolling Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$75 (one 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Map


7/22,7/29,8/5	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Beyond Basic Kayaking Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$200 (three 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L2 (AFW) Skills		Map


7/26+ (Sats)	9:00a - 1:00p	Connetquot River, Dowling College	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Coastal Kayak Basic Open Water Skills Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$225 (three 4-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Dir


Aug-3 (Sun)	9:00a - 4:00p	Sebonac Inlet, Tuckahoe, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	ACA Strokes and Maneuvers Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$150 (one day) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Map


8/8 & 8/15	9:00a - 12:00n	Captain Kayak, River Road, Sayville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	ACA Introduction to kayaking Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$150 (two 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L1 (FW) Skills		Map


Aug-12 (Tue)	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Basic Rolling Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$75 (one 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Map


8/19,8/26,9/2	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Beginning kayaking Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$200 (four 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L1 (FW) Skills		Map


Aug-23 (Sat)	9:00a - 4:00p	Timber Point Park, Great River, NY
CURRICULUM:	Navigation for the Trip Leader
FEES:	$125 non-members $150 Boat & gear rental available		Map


Sep-9 (Tue)	6:30p - 9:30p	Brookhaven Pool, Holtsville, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Basic Rolling Call Brookhave Town at 631-451-6135 to register
FEES:	$75 (one 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Map


Oct-26 (Sun)	12:00n - 3:00p	Timber Point Park, Great River, NY	Curr.
CURRICULUM:	Cold Water Paddling Call 631-563-6654 for info. & registration
FEES:	$75 (one 3-hr sessions) preparation for ACA-L3 (IC) Skills		Map

Instructor Training Opportunities NACK promotes the development of ACA Certified Instructors. Those wishing to become NACK Instructors should to participate in an appropriate program of ACA Instructor Development Workshop(s) in the required discipline as preparation for the ACA Instructor Certification Exam. Endorsements are ways for Certified Instructors to add specialized skills to their Certification. Interested members should contact the NACK Training Committee, the Atlantic Region Division Instructional Facilitator or the ACA Safety, Instruction and Education Director for more information.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

LINK


Apr 19-21	All Day	TBA	SKSA
CERT:	ACA Basic & Open Water Coastal IDW Call 631-563-6654 for info.
	This ACA-IDW develops teaching strategies IC/L3 or OW/L4 Skills.


May 23-24	All Day	TBA	SKSA
CERT:	ACA Basic Coastal ICE Call 631-563-6654 for info.
	Passing this ICE Certifies the Instructor to teach NACK-IC or ACA-L3 Skills.


May 23-25	All Day	TBA	SKSA
CERT:	ACA Open Water Coastal ICE Call 631-563-6654 for info.
	Passing this ICE Certifies the Instructor to teach NACK-OW or ACA-L4 Skills.


Jun 1	All Day	TBA	SKSA
CERT:	ACA Traditional Skills Endorsement Call 631-563-6654 for info.
	This Endorsement Certifies the Instructor to teach ACA Traditional Skills.


Jun 3-8	All Day	ACA Camp: Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park	ACA/AT
CERT:	ACA Essentials of Kayak, Instructor - IDW/ICE Call 631-563-6654 for details
	This IDW/ICE certifies the Instructor to teach ACA-L2 Skills - details to follow.


Jun 3-8	All Day	ACA Camp: Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park	ACA/AT
CERT:	ACA Essentials of Canoe, Instructor - IDW/ICE Call 631-563-6654 for details
	This IDW/ICE certifies the Instructor to teach ACA-L2 Skills - details to follow.


	"Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself."
	Old pilot's saying.

Participation on most club paddling trips requires successful completion of a NACK or ACA Skill Assessment. Assessment is necessary to help the trip leader know the capabilities and resources in the group, to insure that all participants are capable of mutual support, to permit paddlers of similar abilities to paddle together and to encourage our members to maintain and improve their paddling skills.

Assessment is not required in order to be a member of NACK. Assessment is not required to participate in off-water activities. Assessment is not required for certain on-water activities such as Training Sessions, Peer Practices, New Member Paddles and other functions that are appropriatly staffed by the Training and Safety Committee.

NACK Assessments are conducted by ACA Certified Instructors and are designed to be fun and informative. We encourage all of our members to take advantage of the free yearly assessment program. Assessments are challenging, enjoyable, and educational. Skill ratings are shared with the membership in order to better schedule our activities, but details of individual assessments are held in confidence by the Assessor.

As our membership grows, between 50% and 80% of our members have completed Assessments as any given time. NACK Assessments require appropriate equipment and experience. The schedule and location may be modified based on conditions and the number of participants at any session has limitations. To confirm your reservation and be notified of changes, you must be registered.

All participants are assumed to have familiarity with the requirements of the level they are challenging. Participants are expected to own or secure and have on-hand all recommended gear. Click here for a detailed description of the NACK Assessment Program and requirements for various levels. Questions on requirements, terminology, preparation and training should be directed to the Training Committee.

NACK is pleased to announce that our Training Committee now has the capability to perform ACA Skill Assessments at levels 1 through 4. Members wishing to complete an ACA Skill Assessment may do so in conjunction with their NACK Assessment if they inform the Training Chair of their intention and obtain permission for dual Assessment well in advance of the Assesment. There will be a nominal fee for registration of ACA paperwork.

Conditions are not suitable for outdoor Assessments below the Inner Coastal level during the winter and early spring seasons paddling. FW and AFW Assessments can be scheduled starting in late Spring. Those with current interest should contact the Training Committee.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

LINK


Jun-30 (Mon)	5:00p - 8:00p	Lake Ronkonkoma, DEC Boat Ramp	Map
Level:	NACK Assess: FW & AFW (ACA L1 & L2) Level. Call 631-563-6654 to register by 6/20.


Jul-5 (Sat)	2:00p - 5:00p	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
Level:	NACK Assess: IC (ACA L3) Level. Call 631-563-6654 to register by 6/25.


Aug-2 (Sat)	3:00p - 6:00p	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
Level:	NACK Assess: FW & AFW (ACA L1/L2) Level. Call 631-563-6654 to register by 7/22.


Aug-10 (Sat)	TBA	Connetquot River, Timber Point Park	Map
Level:	NACK Assess: IC (ACA L3) Level. Call 631-563-6654 to register by 7/30.


	"A successful man is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him."
	David Brinkley, 1920 - 2003

North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak, Inc.
NACK
An ACA Paddle America Club
and
A NYS Not-For-Profit Corporation

Serving Long Island and Northeastern USA . . . "Get the NACK for paddling"

NACK schedules paddling trips and other activities organized and lead by qualified members. On-water paddles generally require completion of a NACK skills assessment at the appropriate level or demonstration of equivalent certification as approved by the Training Committee. Winter paddles require specialized equipment which will be inspected and approved by the trip leader prior to participation.

ACA-members who can show evidence of appropriate training and/or certification may also attend free of charge. There will be a fee of $10 collected from each participant that is not a member of the American Canoe Association. NACK may also require a separate fee for non-member guests. NACK trips may be cancelled or rescheduled at any time depending on conditions. All participants should pre-register and provide contact information to the Trip Coordinator well in advance of the trip.

Activity Coordinators should review our Guidelines for organizing and reporting participation prior to the event. This guide has info on ACA Activity Requirements, use of ACA waivers for Adults and Minors and advises on completion of the R&R Form which is required for activities scheduled through the ACA.