Join North Cove
Outfitters, Inc. as we begin our 14th
Paddlesports Demo Weekend.
Throughout our Paddlesports Demo Weekend, there are a variety of informative and entertaining talks and demonstrations from experts in the industry. From novice to expert, whether you attend to learn or to buy, don't miss the chance to take advantage of these FREE half hour seminars.
Seminar Events Tent
| Saturday May 3 |
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| 10:30 AM |
Choosing The Right Kayak (View) |
Tom Remsing |
| 11:00 AM |
Kayak Fishing
(View) |
Jerry Sparks |
| 11:30 AM |
Low Angle Paddling Vs.
High Angle Paddling (View) |
Danny Mongno |
| 12:00 PM |
At Waters Edge Women's Approach to Paddling (View) |
Cindy Scherrer |
| 12:30 PM |
Safety Tips & Paddling Trips (View) |
Jerry Wylie |
| 1:00 PM |
Choosing The Right Boat (View) |
Tom Remsing |
| 1:30 PM |
Where to paddle in CT (View) |
Jean Trapani |
| 2:00 PM |
Paddling Tips-Boat and Body Control (View) |
Danny Mongno |
| 2:30 PM |
Kayak fishing (View) |
Tom Baney |
| 3:00 PM |
At Waters Edge Women's Approach to Paddling (View) |
Cindy Scherrer |
| All Day |
At Yakima and Thule Trucks |
Scott Burns- Thule Rep
Harold Mullins-Yakima Rep |
| Sunday May 4 |
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| 10:30 AM |
Choosing The Right Boat (View) |
Tom Remsing |
| 11:00 AM |
Kayak Fishing (View) |
Tom Baney |
| 11:30 AM |
Low Angle Paddling Vs.
High Angle Paddling (View) |
Danny Mongno |
| 12:00 PM |
At Waters Edge Women's Approach to Paddling (View) |
Cindy Scherrer |
| 12:30 PM |
Safety Tips & Paddling Trips (Dry Land) (View) |
Jerry Wylie |
| 1:00 PM |
Choosing The Right Boat (View) |
Tom Remsing |
| 1:30 PM |
Where to paddle in CT (View) |
Jean Trapani |
| 2:00 PM |
Paddling Tips-Boat and Body (View) |
Danny Mongno |
| 2:30 PM |
At Waters Edge Women's Approach to Paddling (View) |
Cindy Scherrer |
| All Day |
At Yakima and Thule Trucks |
Scott Burns- Thule Rep
Harold Mullins-Yakima Rep |
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Seminar Descriptions
Tom Remsing , 2 seminars Sat & Sun
How to Choose the Boat That's Best for You
If you want a step-by-step approach to finding the kayak/canoe that works best for you, join Tom Remsing, for this dynamic and detailed discussion.
Tom Remsing, Paddling Expert with over 20 years of Experience.
Tom will be discussing the vast array of materials available and how they affect performance, weight and design.
Canoe, kayak recreational, sit-on-top, sporting, touring or racing, tandem, solo, polyethylene or Kevlar, which is right for you?
• What are the advantages?
• What are the uses?
• Which is recommended for your type of paddling?
• How do you care and store for each?
And the basics necessary for your safety and enjoyment.
~ What’s necessary?
~ What’s nice to have?
10:30 am & 1:00 pm Saturday/ 10:30 am & 1:00 pm Sunday
Jerry Sparks , 1 seminar Sat
Kayak Fishing –Jerry Sparks will give a talk on light tackle kayak fishing, rigging tips, and fly-fishing from a kayak. Discover how to make your next kayak fishing expedition a fun adventure. Learn how rig your kayak properly so you will be able to find those hard to reach areas that are seldom fished while enjoying the solitude and beauty around you. Find Jerry Sparks all day at Native Waterwork Kayaks for expert kayak fishing advice.
Learn the ins and outs of this exciting sport for an indoor introduction to kayak fishing, one of the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the region. New lines of fishing kayaks are ultra-stealthy and can often get you to productive fishing grounds that are inaccessible to shoreline anglers and boaters alike. Whether you are an experienced angler looking to expand your possibilities, or have never wet a line before, join us and learn all about the next generation in fishing adventure. 11:00 am Saturday.
Danny Mongno 2 seminars Sat & Sun
Low Angle Paddling Vs. High Angle Paddling
Advancements in paddle designs and increased options to improve fit have made understanding paddles more complex than ever. An instructional breakdown of paddle strokes, focusing on low angle and high angle paddling, will give you a better understanding of what works best for your paddling, allowing you to then understand what paddle features will suit your style. Join Danny Mongno, kayak instructor from Werner Paddles, and learn how to analyze your stroke, work on proper technique and make sure you are using the proper paddle design to find your way to Ultimate Paddle Performance. This is a interactive dry land instructional seminar, so no need to get wet. Just bring an open mind and get ready to have fun.
Traveling in his house on wheels and paddling most every day has allowed him to add a constant flow of new thinking to over 17 years of his own kayaking experience. Werner Paddles is more than a career to Danny Mongno, it offers a lifestyle and a family. The role of sales and field marketing play to his strengths as a kayak coach and offers him plenty of time on the water to follow his passion. Danny is an accomplished white water kayaker, rounding out his love of sea and countless lakes and rivers his long boat takes him to.
11:30 pm Sat. & Sun.
Cindy Scherrer, 2 seminars Sat & Sun
At Waters Edge - Women's Approach to Paddling
What do we think are the challenges that women face as paddlers?
This participatory workshop is designed to help women find answers!
With a little guidance and a lot of fun the goal is to help women gain access to all of the wonderful experiences awaiting them through paddling.
Bio- From white water to quiet water in kayaks and canoes, Cindy considers herself lucky to be able to mark time through paddling adventures. She has several decades of stories, memories and plenty of experiences to draw on. Now she travels representing Confluence Watersports at symposiums and events. She is an ACA Open Coastal kayak instructor. Her favorite watery trails are in the Pacific Northwest, where she lives.
12:00 pm Noon Saturday & Sunday
Jerry Wylie , 1 seminar Sat & Sun
Kayak Paddling Trips & Tips
You’ve got the boat, now what? Learn where the best paddling is, how to find paddling partners, and handy tips on paddles and efficient paddling techniques from local expert Jerry Wylie, owner of Connecticut Coastal Kayaking.
12:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Thule - Scott Byrne / Yakima - Harold Mullins, Sat & Sun - All Day
How do you get your kayak home?
Now that you just purchased your kayak you need to get it home. Get all the information you need from the experts, from J style carriers to the award winning kayak lift systems. Discover how easy transporting your kayak can be once you discover which system works for your vehicle. Please no convertibles. SUV’s no problem. On going demos throughout the day at the Car Rack Area (See Handout Map) with Thule and Yakima Reps. Have your questions ready.
FEE $50 Rack Installation Charge plus tax.
Saturday & Sunday - All Day in the Car Rack Area -
Danny Mongno,
2 seminars Sat & Sun
Paddling Tips-Boat and Body - 2:00 pm Sat. & Sun.
At the end of the day a smiling face is really the best way to gauge the success of a paddling trip. But if what if along with that smile we could have covered more water, made better time, paddled in more advanced conditions? Taking a closer look at the three key body motions involved in kayaking will allow us to reach these goals by, paddling with better performance and using less energy to do it. Join Werner Paddles kayak instructor, Danny Mongno in an interactive instructional piece on Boat and Body Control, the path to performance paddling. This will be an on land presentation, so be prepared to participate. Just bring and open mind and the ability to smile!
Traveling in his house on wheels and paddling most every day has allowed him to add a constant flow of new thinking to over 17 years of his own kayaking experience. Werner Paddles is more than a career to Danny Mongno, it offers a lifestyle and a family. The role of sales and field marketing play to his strengths as a kayak coach and offers him plenty of time on the water to follow his passion. Danny is an accomplished white water kayaker, rounding out his love of sea and countless lakes and rivers his long boat takes him to.
Tom Baney, 2 seminars Sat & SunKayak Fishing
Tom Baney is from the South Shore of Rhode Island, focusing on fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder. Tom has been kayaking for over 12 years and focused on kayak fishing four years ago.
Fly Fishing is Toms favorite passion. He was a licensed guide in Idaho and has guided numerous rivers in Pennsylvania. He will discuss the benefits of fishing from a kayak as well as safety issues and crucial equipment. A Sales Representative for Old Town Canoe and Kayaks, Ocean Kayak and Necky Kayaks, Tom has the knowledge and experience to help guide you in selecting a kayak that is right for you
2:30 pm Saturday and 11 am Sunday
Jeane Trappani - 1 Seminar Sat & Sun
Where to Paddle in CT
Jean Trappani is the Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club
chairperson of the Flatwater/Coastal Paddling Committee. Jean's first paddling experiences were canoeing in Westport, CT on a very windy Saugatuck River and sea kayaking off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and were equally thrilling. She discovered a healthy addiction and has explored CT waterways for the last ten years. Along the way, she
joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and helped them understand paddlers and vice versa. With various clubs, she has shared the joy of paddling while helping the environment by partnering with watershed and other associations
to get people on the water. She invites you to continue your outdoor activities either as a new paddler ready to learn the ways of water or as a seasoned veteran ready to help others and preserve what we have now.
1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
