Sea Sherpa Kayak LLC

Sea Sherpa Kayak LLC added a button to help you learn more about them.

Sea Sherpa Kayak LLC added a button to help you learn more about them.

Sea Sherpa Kayak is offering the Polar Paddle Practicum for the 5th year in a row. For 2020, one-of-a-kind, paddle action figure John Carmody is re-joining Gerry Polinsky on the coach staff.
The venue this year is scenic South coast Maine which is filthy with fantastic rock gardening & surf options, lighthouses and lobster boats.
Part instructional, part exploratorium. Paddlers will work in similarly experienced pods allowing all to push within their comfort zones. For further details on logistics and prices, go to https://seasherpakayak.com/event/783/
This is a really fun, productive event and a great way to kick start your paddle season.

Sea Sherpa Kayak is offering the Polar Paddle Practicum for the 5th year in a row. For 2020, one-of-a-kind, paddle action figure John Carmody is re-joining Gerry Polinsky on the coach staff.
The venue this year is scenic South coast Maine which is filthy with fantastic rock gardening & surf options, lighthouses and lobster boats.
Part instructional, part exploratorium. Paddlers will work in similarly experienced pods allowing all to push within their comfort zones. For further details on logistics and prices, go to https://seasherpakayak.com/event/783/
This is a really fun, productive event and a great way to kick start your paddle season.

Closing the Gap- How Your Kayak is Made, Gelcoat

Joey is an accomplished and knowledgable kayak repair guy and boat builder. Does both wood and composites. One of his new endeavors is producing a composite version of Guillemot Kayak's Petrel Play - an awesome play boat. I had a test drive and it's a miracle of modern science. Weighs just 40 lbs but is built like a tank. Super stable but high performance. Long water line but short overall.
Just ordered one myself.
Take a peek behind the curtain and check out this article.

Closing the Gap- How Your Kayak is Made, Gelcoat As we continue to expand the business and our reach is getting larger, I have become aware that there is a "veil of secrecy" about how these...

Guest Post: Nick Schade's take on The Risk Of Sea Kayaking - SeaSherpa

When Nick Schade of Guillemot Kayak recently dropped a post on safety, I jumped at the chance to share it. Well written and lots to have a think on.

Guest Post: Nick Schade's take on The Risk Of Sea Kayaking - SeaSherpa When Nick Schade of Guilemot Kayak recently wrote a blog on safety, I jumped at the chance to re-post here. It's makes for a well written and very informative read.

Photographer Spends Hours in the Ocean Capturing the Different "Moods" of Waves

I'm sharing a link here to the work of a fantastic photographer. Matt Burgess is an Australian shooter who must spend a huge amount of time in and around big waves. Super high speed, deep depth of field shots. Really fantastic stuff.

Photographer Spends Hours in the Ocean Capturing the Different "Moods" of Waves Photographer Matt Burgess spends hours in the open water capturing stunning ocean photography. In do this, he shows the different "moods" of the sea.

Baja Bash Week 2: Rocks & Surf Skills - SeaSherpa

Baja Bash-Week 2: Rocks & Surf Instructional
March 8 – March 14, 2020

Baja sea kayaking offers fantastic rock gardening and surf venues set against spectacular scenary and wildlife. In this event, we’ll balance skills instruction with exploration and playtime. Geared towards the modest to strong intermediate open water paddler, this event is a massive pile of fun and a great way to wash away the winter dust.

For more details, click on the Title Box below.

Baja Bash Week 2: Rocks & Surf Skills - SeaSherpa Baja sea kayaking offers fantastic rock gardening and surf venues set against spectacular scenary and wildlife. In this event, Sea Sherpa Kayak will balance skills instruction with exploration and playtime.

Baja Bash Week 1: Advanced Rocks & Surf - SeaSherpa

Baja Bash-Week 1: Advanced Rocks & Surf March 1-7, 2020

Sea Sherpa Kayak is hosting two back-to-back kayak events in Baja. Week 1 is geared towards advanced, open water paddlers looking for a “peer paddle” exploratorium with long leashed, top tips coaching. Off shore reefs, pour-overs, slots, sea cliffs and shore surf set against a backdrop of fantastic scenery and wildlife

For gory details, click on the Title Box below

Baja Bash Week 1: Advanced Rocks & Surf - SeaSherpa Sea Sherpa Kayak is hosting two back-to-back kayak events in Baja. Week 1 is geared towards advanced, open water paddlers looking for a high level "peer paddle" exploratorium with long leashed, top tips coaching. Off shore reefs, pour-overs, slots, sea cliffs and shore surf set against a backdrop of...

Guest Post: Carl Tjerandsen's Fine Photos #1 - SeaSherpa

My first Guest Post goes to Carl Tjerandsen. Rightfully so. He's a fantastic photog. Enjoy.

Guest Post: Carl Tjerandsen's Fine Photos #1 - SeaSherpa Rough water royalty and pro photographer, Carl Tjerandsen has graciously contributed some shots and thoughts to be posted here on the Sea Sherpa Kayak site. I'm super psyched about it and not just because of the quality of his camera craft. Carl was also super supportive and instrumental in my devel...

Wind And Waves 2.0 - SeaSherpa

https://seasherpakayak.com/wind-and-waves-2-0/

Wind And Waves 2.0 - SeaSherpa This is an in-depth, gory detail exploration of what makes tides races work.

SEA KAYAK ADVENTURE: EXPERIENCE VS CONSEQUENCE - SeaSherpa

Discussions of Sea Kayak safety can be preachy and yawny. Hope I avoided both here. Enjoy

SEA KAYAK ADVENTURE: EXPERIENCE VS CONSEQUENCE - SeaSherpa SEA KAYAK ADVENTURE: EXPERIENCE VS CONSEQUENCE I’ve been thinking much lately about how our level of experience can impact (pun) the potential of ugly consequence – namely broken boats and bodies. As open water paddlers, we all have a bit of adrenaline j***y in us and it’s worth having a think...

Wind And Waves 2.0 - SeaSherpa

A gory detail exploration of what makes a tide race set up and why they are sooo much fun to play in.
https://seasherpakayak.com/wind-and-waves-2-0/

Wind And Waves 2.0 - SeaSherpa This is an in-depth, gory detail exploration of what makes tides races work.

Wind and Waves - SeaSherpa

A day of tide race play results in some take aways on the intricate relationship between current and wind. https://seasherpakayak.com/waves-wind/

Wind and Waves - SeaSherpa   How Wind And Current Makes A Tide Race Go! I went for a play recently with Tim G and Brenda R. We headed out to run the reef line in the Fishers Island Sound which is famous (infamous?) for it’s races. This is my backyard stomping grounds but it can still has a bucketload…

Ongoing photos from an ongoing season

There are two new slots available for this unique event. White water skills are a real benefit to the sea kayaker: quantum leap in water reading skills and boat/body connectivity. Small group assures individualized instruction and more time in conditions.

WHITE WATER FOR SEA KAYAKERS
6/29/19 – 6/30/19 QUECHEE, SOUTHERN VERMONT

Gerry is particularly excited to host this out of the box event. White water paddling offers the sea kayaker opportunities to develop and refine their boat handling and water reading skills. Todd Wright will coach this practicum. As a super experienced white water and sea kayaker, he is uniquely qualified to work with sea kayakers looking to drink of the fresh waters.
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/white-water-for-sea-kayakers/

Ongoing photos from an ongoing season

For a complete list of offerings for the rest of the season, go to https://seasherpakayak.com/events/list/
CUSTOM EVENTS AT REASONABLE PRICES
We've have a pile of open weekends and just about any weekday (if not on a scheduled event) open for privates & custom events. This allows you opportunities to get one-on-one or small group paddling coaching catered to your exact wants and needs. Check it out at https://seasherpakayak.com

Hey All Fellow Paddlers:

Tis the beginning of the summer paddle season here in the northern hemisphere.
What follows below is an up to date description of the events we've scheduled so far for 2019. More to come for sure. They are out of chronological order so please take the time to scroll through.
HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT AND FUN SEASON
AND TO SEE YOU ON THE WATER SOON

"Sea Go Boom"

Advanced Skills & Rescues
9/28 – 9/29
Coastal Connecticut & Rhode Island

The end of September marks the first springs tide cycle after the autumnal equinox so there will be a ton of moving water out there. The CT/RI coasts offers some of the best tide races on the eastern seaboard plus great surf and rock gardening.
Scheduled to hit the fall hurricane season sweet spot, the chances of favorable conditions are maximized. We’ll balance time between working paddle/rescue skills and having a play. This is an opportunity to get together with other strong paddlers to push boundaries and cement your open water capacities

Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate To Advanced Open Water Paddlers
For gory details go to https://seasherpakayak.com/event/advanced-skills-rescues-2/

"A Lucky Find"

Downeast Cayak Kamping & Skills Week
9/8 – 9/14
Jonesport Area, Downeast Maine

Equal parts exploratorium, open water skills development and camp craft, this event covers a lot of great stuff. Downeast offers the most rugged, isolated and fantastically scenic shoreline and islands in the country.
Gerry has a long history of expedition style exploration and is truly excited to host this event. Kayak camping allows for uniques adventure opportunities and may be the most efficient way to improve all sorts of skills.

Skill Level: Moderate To Advanced Open Water Paddlers

For gory details go to https://seasherpakayak.com/event/downeast-camping/

DOWN-EAST OPEN WATER DEVELOPMENT
8/9 - 8/11
FRENCHMEN'S BAY, DOWNEAST MAINE


This event is the evil brainchild of Gerry spending too much time with Kelsey&Jonathan Oltz who will be co-instructing.
Acadia Park and Mount Desert Island offer a shockingly magnificent backdrop to some of the east coast's best rock gardening, island hopping and easy access to Sullivan Reversing Falls.

We'll stay at a group site at a nice campground and all meals are catered by a great source. This is an really fun event in a truly fantastic setting that offers a wide variety of paddle adventures.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner to Intermediate Open Water Paddlers
For gory details go to https://seasherpakayak.com/event/290/

seasherpakayak.com

"The First Half A Roll Is Easy"

Intermediate Skills and Rescues Weekend
7/27 - 7/28
Coastal Connecticut/Rhode Island Area

Geared towards anyone from aspiring to intermediate open water paddler, this event combines active water skills with rescues appropriate to those conditions.
Mid summer warm water will be our friend and we’ll spend plenty of time in it.

Skill Level: Modest To Comfy Intermediate Open Water Paddler
For gory details, go to: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/intermediate-skills-rescues/

seasherpakayak.com

BAJA ROCKS AND SURF
3/10/19 - 3/16/19 BAJA CALIFORNIA
NOTE: There are still a couple of slots open for this event.
Baja is renowned for it's quality rock gardening and surf. Couldn't be a better place to kiss the winter good bye.
Gerry is hosting this event, proudly partnering with Jenn Kleck.
Skill Level: Advanced intermediate to advanced
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/252/

POLAR PADDLE PRACTICUM 4.0
4/12/19 - 4/14/19 South Coast Maine
Back for the 4th year. This is a super fun instructional geared towards paddlers from advanced beginner to advanced intermediate.
Southern Maine offers classic nautical Maine scenery and is filthy with fantastic rock gardening & surf options, lighthouses and lobster boats.
For 2019 Gerry is joined by Carl Ladd and Kelsey&Johnathan Oltz.
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/polar-paddle-practicum-4-0/

ROCKS, SURF, RACES
5/10/19 - 5/12/19 COASTAL CONNECTICUT AND RHODE ISLAND
Home to the awesome tide races of the Fishers Island Sound, surf beach venues along the RI south coast and Narragansett Bay and scenic rock gardening on the southern tip of Jamestown.
Tim Gleason, skilled active water coach from RI, joins Gerry to host this event in their native waters.
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/262/

COBSCOOK ADVANCED SEA KAYAK TRAININGS
6/3/19 - 6/13/19 THE BOLD COAST, DOWN EAST MAINE
Offered this year as two back-to-back events, participants have the option of doing one or the other or both.
Gerry has been invited back by John Carmody, to co-coach this amazing event. John is world renowned (no kidding) for amazing coaching skills. If you have not already, you should seriously consider getting to know him.

Week 1: Advanced Skills/British Canoe Advanced Sea Leader
This week is being run as a British Canoe Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Training (the old 5 Star) and is also perfectly suited to anyone looking to work their advanced open water skills whether they have a BC background or not.

Week 2: Advanced Intermediate/BC Sea Leader Training
Much the same as Week 1 but focused more on the BC Sea Leader Training (the old 4 Star). It is also a good fit for folks working that level of personal skills and those interested in refining the skills picked up during the first week.

For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/cobscook-advanced-sea-kayak-trainings/

WHITE WATER FOR SEA KAYAKERS
6/29/19 – 6/30/19 QUECHEE, SOUTHERN VERMONT

Gerry is particularly excited to host this out of the box event. White water paddling offers the sea kayaker opportunities to develop and refine their boat handling and water reading skills. Todd Wright will coach this practicum. As a super experienced white water and sea kayaker, he is uniquely qualified to work with sea kayakers looking to drink of the fresh waters.
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/white-water-for-sea-kayakers/

seasherpakayak.com

SCHOODIC SKILLS 2019
8/9 – 8/11 SCHOODIC PENINSULA, DOWNEAST MAINE
This 3 day event is focused on your personal skills development in active water. Magnificent scenery is the backdrop for rock gardening, surf and even a reversing falls.
Good fit for advanced beginners to intermediate open water paddlers.
For more info: https://seasherpakayak.com/event/290/

seasherpakayak.com

SCHOODIC RETREAT 2.0
9/16 - 9/20
SHOODIC PENINSULA, DOWNEAST MAINE
CO-PRESENTED BY SEA SHERPA KAYAK, GUILLEMOT KAYAK AND CHESAPEAKE LIGHT CRAFT

My personal favorite event of the season.

This unique event offers a one-of-a-kind combination of open water instructional, exploratorium and fine-living retreat. This region exemplifies the very best of rugged, remote and dramatic downeast shoreline.

There is a non-paddling friends and family program with it's own events and a dedicated boat swap day and rent-a-boat option so everyone can try Nick's Schade's boats in the waters they were designed for.

The staff features Gerry Polinsky and Nick Schade joined by Barb Todd and Joey Schott with Carl Tjerandsen, Eric Hansen and Joell Jacob running the off water programming.

Skill Level: 3 Pods From Advanced Beginner to Advanced Open Water

https://seasherpakayak.com/event/296/

Best in class symposium. Great coach line-up and fantastic venues.
Presented by John Carmody of Sea Cliff Kayakers.

https://seasherpakayak.com/event/midcoast-sea-kayak-rendezvous/