Spitfire Emotion Kayak

So I got my son Dominic a kayak for his birthday. Needless to say he wasn't that happy about it. No surprise to me I knew what his first reaction would be. He is a sit in the house all day type of kid. He also says he hates kayaking even though he never went before. I am sure it will be a struggle but I believe wants he gets the hang of it he will love, especially in the summer on those hot day.I am so excited and can't wait to take him out on his new spitfire kayak.

Big features in a small package! Semi-flat shallow ""V"" hull provides a surprising amount of stability, speed and tracking for an 8 foot kayak. The Spitfire is lightweight and easy to load, transport and store. The Spitfire is designed for stability, performance and fun! It's Semi-Flat Shallow ""V"" hull will give you a surprising amount of speed and tracking for a kayak this size, and has unmatched stability from any kayak in its class. The extra volume and high capacity (up to 240 pounds!) make this kayak the perfect fit for just about any sized paddler from kids to grandparents. The paddler sits on the top deck with minimal constraints. All Emotion Kayaks' Sit-On-Top models are self-bailing. Water that enters the cockpit drains out through scupper holes - tubes that run from the cockpit and tank well to the bottom of the hull. The hulls are sealed making them practically unsinkable. Sit-On-Top kayaks also allow you more freedom of movement, even standing. All of our models are equipped with bungee deck rigging, tank wells or hatches to provide plenty of storage for all of your gear.

Our Schuylkill River Adventure!

This past March my sister and I thought we would suit up and head out for a little paddling adventure. Despite the weather we still had fun. Nobody fell in so that was a bonus.

We started at PETER YARNELL PARK at the Berne Bridge in Hamburg and finished up near the Cross Keys Bridge. We were thinking about going further down to JIM DIETRICH PARK but we weren't to sure do to the weather.

42nd Annual Schuylkill River Canoe/Kayak Regatta Keystone Canoe Club - Saturday, May 5th, 2012

I hope we have enough rain so everyone can come out and participate in this event. Looks like it will be a lot of fun!

http://keystonecanoeclub.com/regatta/

The Schuylkill River Canoe/Kayak Regatta, held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, is sponsored by the Keystone Canoe Club (KCC), and is sanctioned and insured by the American Canoe Association (ACA). The Regatta is a race held annually for 42 years, to promote water safety and paddle sports. It is an opportunity for paddlers to test their paddling skills against each other and the river. The 13 mile race starts at Peter Yarnell Park (just south of Hamburg, PA) and ends at Jim Dietrich Park (just north of Reading, PA).

This stretch of the Schuylkill River ranges in depth from 2-3 feet, and contains alternate sections of calm water and water with some riffles and low ledges, making it ideal for the novice and occasional paddler. The race also offers a challenge for more competitive paddlers. Different classes of competition are offered to cover a broad spectrum of paddling interests and abilities. This beautiful section of the river passes under six bridges and offers many interesting vantage points for spectators.

This lively event brings together racers of all skill levels and ages. Enjoy refreshments and lunch, available for purchase, as you get to know fellow racers in a beautiful park. While enjoying lunch, the top three winners of each class and age bracket will receive awards, a 50/50 cash raffle will happen, along with a free raffle for participants!


Fees

For ACA members, the pre-registered race fee is $25. For non-ACA members, the pre-registration cost is $30. That includes the $5 ‘event membership’ fee, which is liability insurance for this event. Please mail the registration early enough to get to us by May 4th. If you register on race day, add a $10 late fee. Please preregister to save yourself money and help us out. A free t-shirt is included for those who pre-register, or the first 75 racers!




Where to go on Race Day

On May 5th, check-in starts at 8 am, while the race starts at 11 am. ON MAY 5th, COME TO PETER YARNELL PARK AND CHECK-IN FIRST. Leave your boat at the start at Peter Yarnell Park when you check-in. Then you can move your car to the take-out at Jim Dietrich Park. We provide a shuttle bus back to the start at 9:30 AM, in time for the Competitor’s Meeting at 10:30. Directions to put-in and take out are provided in the registration packet.





Registration

To register, download, fill out, and print the 5-page Registration Packet and don't forget to fill out and sign the liability releases. Mail with one check for the combined Keystone Canoe Club (KCC) and American Canoe Assoc. (ACA) fees, payable to the Keystone Canoe Club. You do not have to join KCC to participate in the Regatta. If you are already an ACA member, please bring your card to the race and make sure it is current.


More Information

Information on race classes and times, awards, fees, directions and contacts are all in the registration packet. If you have any questions, please contact: Sandy 610-857-5687, Larry 610-823-1482 or Tina 610-334-7606. You can also check the Keystone Canoe Club Message Board in case more information is needed as race day gets closer.Don't miss this great race for any skill level - register today!

Weather

The weather has been great but we need some rain!!!!