Deer Isle has some of the best sea kayaking around! Don’t be intimidated by our community’s working waters: Will Steinharter, Maine Guide and ACA Level 3 Sea Kayak instructor, will teach you how to safely navigate in the Stonington Archipelago. This is a special DIACE collaboration with Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking and local boat builder Dwight Staples that we designed for kayakers interested in exploring our local waterways. We're excited to offer both land- and sea-based instruction during this half-day course. If you opt for the practical tour portion, that means you'll enjoy a beautiful day on the water, right out of Webb Cove! What You'll Learn: 1. Introductory strategies and tools for route planning and on-the-water navigation 2. Practical skills, awareness, and etiquette for kayaking in working waterways, specifically in the Stonington Archipelago 3. Where to launch your kayak in Deer Isle and Stonington Guest speaker Dwight, fisherman and boat builder, will chat to students about the fishermen’s perspective of recreational small boats, including the hazards boaters face due to their size. Did you know that kayaks don’t reliably show up on radar? Often fishermen can’t even see kayakers until it’s too late. This class is recommended for local paddlers with at least some prior kayaking experience. Kayaks and standard gear are provided onsite during the class. We recommend bringing your own water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and other items that will keep you comfortable! If you have questions or would like to pay by cash or check, please get in touch with Grace by emailing gupham@su76.org or calling 207-656-6262.