Luke_Wilbur Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Potomac Paddlesports Newsletter April 27, 2005 -- In this issue: *FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS! *WOMEN'S ONLY CLINIC SATURDAY! *GREAT BLUE HERON ROOKERY TRIP SUNDAY! *PRIVATE LESSON SALE! *ANOTHER PARTY AT TOM AND DEBRA'S SATURDAY NIGHT! -- *FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS Potomac Paddlesports would like to thank everyone who came out for Saturday's Open House and Potomac River Fundraiser. Over 300 folks attended and the event raised $6171.30 for river conservation and access. The bands were AWESOME, the food was great, and the weather was perfect. Special thanks are in order to Gorge-A-Thon participants who raised $1963.30 with $1085 of that total coming from 10 year old Jordan Poffenberger. Geoff Calhoun won the Gorge-A-Thon completing six laps in 2:50:53. A very special thank you also goes out to all the volunteers including those who ran the swap. Great job to everyone! *WOMEN'S ONLY CLINIC SATURDAY Are you a female paddler interested in improving your skills? Women have a different center of gravity and require specific training to compensate. Join the Potomac's own Kristen Podolak (1st in US Team Trials and #2 in the World) this Saturday April 30 for an intensive and fun five-hour women's only clinic! Discuss gear, get tailored feedback, learn balance, how to use and read features, and more! Kristen's down to earth nature and professional teaching standards will help you combine strength, mindset, and technique to take your paddling skills to the next level! Register by 6 PM on Thursday April 27 and get $10 off. Click here for more details: http://www.potomacpaddlesports.com/whitewa...r/playgirls.asp and call 301-831-8270 to register. *GREAT BLUE HERON ROOKERY TRIP SUNDAY The weather looks great for Saturday's Great Blue Heron Rookery tour on the Potomac. If you have done our "Discover the Potomac" trip but not when the Heron nests were active, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS TRIP! Come celebrate spring as the Heron's prepare their nests and raise their young (just don't paddle under the nests or you'll have a "suprise" drop on you)Space is limited! Click here for details: http://www.potomacpaddlesports.com/recreat...es.asp#discover and call 301-831-8270 to register today! *PRIVATE LESSON SALE Are you still having trouble with your roll? Want to get a huge jump on the paddling season? Why not consider a private lesson with our expert instructors? In just two or three hours, our top notch team of professional instructors can offer you the tailored feedback you need to take your paddling skills to the next level! Work on rolling, strokes, and more! Sign up for a two-hour private lesson before Friday, April 29 and save $50 off the regular rate. Call 301-831-8270 to discuss your specific goals and to register. You'll be glad you made the investment! *ANOTHER PARTY AT TOM AND DEBRA'S SATURDAY NIGHT Are you and your significant other going to join us at Tom and Debra's Spring Fling Party on April 30 from 7:30PM 'til midnight or so? Among other things, we will be celebrating the kick off of the kayak paddling season and any other reason you want to make up!! Just come and be prepared to have a great time. There will be live acoustic music by some local musicians, great food, fantastic people, plus a continuous showing of kayak adventure movies. There will be beer on tap, wine and soft drinks plus grilling food (veggie as well as meat burgers, hot dogs, etc. - you do the grilling) and snacks. RSVP via email tverratti@msn.com or debraw@mac.com or call (H) 301 320-0926 to leave a message. Here are directions to their place from Old Anger's Inn: Proceed south (down river) on MacArthur Blvd for approximately 5.5 miles. Go one half mile past the stop sign at The Irish Inn at Glen Echo and turn LEFT onto WALHONDING RD. At the bend in the road take a SOFT RIGHT (DOG LEG) onto TUSCARAWAS and then take the first and IMMEDIATE HARD RIGHT onto WISSIOMING RD and go up a steep hill and proceed straight for 3 blocks (counting from the left). Just past the third block at WYOMING CT our house is on the LEFT at 5119 WISSIOMING RD. If you get lost, call them at 301 320-0926 and they will talk you in. We hope you can make it! HAPPY PADDLING EVERYONE! See you on the water! Sunny -- Be Safe! Be Skilled! Sunny Pitcher President / American Canoe Association Instructor Potomac Paddlesports Inc. Potomac River Access Foundation ACA River Kayak Committee Potomac Whitewater Festival Committee http://www.potomacpaddlesports.com Direct: 301.831.8270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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