The Finger Lakes Sea Kayakers
FLaSK

Who We Are

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.
Contact:

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



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)
  Appropriate Dress:
  
  Dress for the water temperature.
  

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.
  
• Material
  
• Don't wear clothes made
  of cotton as cotton retains water. Instead wear wool, fleece, or
  other moisture wicking material to provide warmth.
  
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