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The Sequoia Paddlers (SPC) is a section of the
Redwood
Chapter of the Sierra Club
and an affiliate of the American
Canoe Association, American Rivers, American
Whitewater Affiliation, Friends
Of the River, Friends of the Russian River, and the National Organization
for River Sports.
The Sequoia Paddlers hosts program and outdoor meetings in Santa Rosa,
California, and publishes a bimonthly newsletter. We offer trips,
sponsor a weekly roll practice, have safety and instructional programs,
and conduct various conservation projects.
The Sequoia Paddlers is devoted to the promotion of paddlesports
and waterway conservation. Our goal is to have fun - safely! The
means to that end is through activities and education.
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What Sunscreen Is Best For Paddlers?
Is your sunscreen actually protecting you like it promises? Of the 500 beach and sports
sunscreens that EWG* analyzed for their 2010 Sunscreen Guide, they only recommend 8 percent of them.
Between the false sense of security from sunscreens with an SPF of 50 or higher, and new data
linking vitamin A to accelerated development of skin tumors and lesions, most products
don't live up to their hype. In fact, EWG found that wearing a hat and shirt in the sun
should be your first line of defense, then using an EWG recommended sunscreen.
Check out what is the best to use for watersports at:
Environmental Working group
.
*The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization dedicated to
using the power of information to protect human health and the environment
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HAVE ROGUE PERMIT, SEEKING PARTICIPANTS:
I have a private permit for the Rogue River for Sunday August 8 for 8 people. So far myself
and another female kayaker are going, so there are potentially up to 6 slots available.
We would especially like to find someone with a raft with rowing frame to provide raft support.
I would like to do a relaxed 6 day trip which would include one lay-over day.
That would give us time to see the sights and hike up side creeks.
Linda Edwards (541) 738-2819
Email: lizcarmine@yahoo.com
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Paddling Film -- Must See
"Birthright" by Sean Mullens -- it's only five minutes long. I first read about it on pg 14-15 in the June
issue of Canoe & Kayak magazine. You have to see it:
Birthright
No "I can't" from this guy. Watch the movie first, then read the article.
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S.F. Bay Access - Alviso Boat Ramp reopens
See Activity Page.
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Youth group needs volunteers to assist guiding on Cache Creek
See Activity Page.
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A Trashy Situation on the Russian River
See Conservation Page for info.
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Johnson Oyster Farm at Pt. Reyes Threatened
See Conservation Page for info.
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Collectible T-Shirts Available! We have a small supply of genuine "Sequoia Paddling Club"
T-Shirts. Once these are gone, none will ever be printed again!
More Info
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"So, you want to go on an SPS trip?"
by Shane McColgin
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Conservation "Leave No Trace"
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| SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
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| And A Bit of Humor
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If Microsoft Built Canoes....
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How to handle annoying Jetskiers
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A Paddler's Lexicon
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