Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 11:11:31 -0800 (PST)
Message-Id: <199902241911.LAA01267@moab.howitworks.com>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: umiak@anacortes.net (Umiak Adventure School, Spirit Line Kayaks )
Subject: baidarka Skin Boat Gathering April 24th &25th
Northwest Skin Boat Gathering; April 24th&25th
A ll are welcome for a truly unique, fun weekend. This is an informal, non
commercial, free, education event. We'll have some demonstrations, and
workshops. Come share stories, building experiences, and paddling
techniques. Try out replica kayaks, umiaks, and other eclectic skin on frame
boats. Once again, everyone, and all boats are welcome.
The location of the festival is Bowman Bay in Deception Pass State Park on
Fidalgo Island, Washington. Bowman Bay is on the north side of Deception
Pass. The nearest town is Anacortes, approx. 10 miles north. From interstate
5 follow hwy.20 going west to Deception Pass. At Pass Lake turn right on the
Rosario Road, then an immediate left into Bowman Bay. If you cross the
bridge you went too far. If you are coming from Whidby Island, follow 20
east, cross Deception Pass Bridge. Take your first left on Rosario rd, and
take your immediate left to Bowman Bay. If you choose to paddle in, Bowman
Bay is a Washington Water Trails site.
People coming from Vancouver Island, BC you can take the Washington State
Ferry from Sidney, BC directly to Anacortes. With advanced notice, free
round trip transportation(with kayak's and gear) can be provided from the
ferry terminal to the gathering site(saving the car fare).
There is a first come, first serve system for the camp sites. The state
camping fee is $11.00 per night $5.00 per add. Car, There is a free overflow
camping in our field 7 min. away.
Volunteer advanced kayaks needed for instructional workshops, and
demonstrations. Please call number below for details. This is one of the
only announcements of this gathering. Please pass the word.
Each Paddler is responsible for there own safety, and rescue equipment
Potluck Dinner Saturday Night!!
Come show your skin!!
Contact: Corey Freedman (360) 299-0804
umiak@anacortes.net
John Heath may be at the gathering(with the greenland rolling champion)sat.
the 24th
Umiak Adventure School: http://www.sos.net/home/umiak/
Spirit Line Kayaks: http://www.sos.net/home/umiak/spirit.html
E-MAIL: umiak@sos.net
VOICE MAIL: (360)299-0804