Finger Lakes Sea Kayakers are a group of people that like to paddle. We are not a club, per se, but rather people who enjoy the social aspect of paddling. We believe in and promote safe paddling practices. We encourage everyone to work on their skills and meet regularly to practices all aspects of safe paddling such as strokes, rescues, rolling, and navigation. Currently, most of our members are from the Ithaca area but anyone in the Finger Lakes area is welcome to join. We mostly paddle on Cayuga Lake but also take trips out of the area.

How to Join

Joining the group is easy. Contact one of the people on the list below. When we meet on the water we want to ensure that everyone meets a set of minimum requirements in terms of safety equipment and skill level. A member of the group will "sponsor" first timers before they join their first club activity to ensure that these minimum levels are met.

Contacts:

• Phil Crimmins, 273-0096, puddledocker@clarityconnect.com
• John Fereira, 277-9684, jaf30@cornell.edu
• Pat Crosscombe, XXX-XXXX, pmc3@cornell.edu
• Susan Wilson, XXX-XXXX, skc13@cornell.edu
• Mike Pitzrick, XXX-XXXX, pitzrick@juno.com
• Bill Hansen, XXX-XXXX, bhansen2@twcny.rr.com

Activities

Thursday night paddle sessions
Meet at Puddledockers at 5:00 pm if you need to rent a boat. Or meet out in front of Stewart Park at 6:00 pm.

Other Proposed Activities Include:
Weekend ½ day or full day paddles on Cayuga Lake or elsewhere.
Overnight trip to Thousand Islands, Adirondacks, or Lake Ontario.

Minimum Requirements for Activities

Minimum Skill Requirements:	Paddlers must be able to: perform a wet exit paddle forward in a reasonably straight line swim wearing paddling gear.
Minimum Equipment Requirements:	Every paddler must have paddle whistle water pump PFD spray skirt (sprayskirt & PFD must be worn at all times when the paddler is on the water) appropriate dress (see below) footwear (see below)
In cold conditions wear:	wet suit or dry suit shoes neoprene gloves neoprene or fleece lined hat. As a general guideline, the 100 degree rule can be used. When the water temperature plus the air temperature is less than 100 degrees, wear a wet suit or dry suit (with a warm undergarment).
To protect from sun exposure	hat with brim long sleeved shirt sunscreen Don't forget to bring extra water bug repellant is recommended
Footwear	No sandals such as Teva's because the straps can catch on foot pegs or rigging. Shoes provide warmth in cold water but also protect the feet from zebra mussels, glass or other sharp objects in the water.
ClothingMaterial	Don't wear clothes made of cotton as cotton retains water. Instead wear wool, fleece, or other moisture wicking material to provide warmth.