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WAKE'S MISSION STATEMENT
To further the enjoyment, knowledge and safety of kayaking by providing training and a wide variety of trips and social events to our members and the general public. Welcome to WAKE (Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts). We're a non-profit social kayaking organization based in Bellingham, WA, open to any adult who wants to paddle in the Pacific Northwest. Our focus is sea kayaking, however, we do have many whitewater kayakers as members. Because paddling conditions in the Pacific Northwest are typically cold and fickle, WAKE emphasizes safety in all sponsored events: trainings, occasional day paddles and trips, and monthly meetings with speakers addressing all aspects of paddling.
Please feel free to attend our meetings and check out our schedule of events. Note: Participants in WAKE events must have signed a Release of Liability Waiver prior to participating. Some events (e.g. the Symposium) are open to WAKE members only. The current form became available in April, 2010, and is available in the "Documents" section of this website. WAKE members have signed the Release with their registration and do not have to sign again until they renew their membership. Non-members must sign the Release prior to each event and provide the form to the event initiator/leader. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 7:00pm Social time with beverages & snacks, meeting begins at 7:30pm Leon and Shawna from Body, Boat and Blade will be giving a presentation on kayak safety. More info soon. Renew Your Membership for 2012 With the new board in place and other members engaged in volunteering with events and paddles, 2012 is perfectly positioned to be a fun year with new events and more paddling opportunities for all WAKE members! Renewing your membership will assure continued benefits "exclusive" to members which include: "Members-Helping-Members" clinics year round and subsidized cost of professional instruction. You also enjoy "WAKE only" paddle trips and participation in activities we share with the Hole In The Wall Paddling Club. We have the ability of offer extended length pool sessions if enough members are interested. Other benefits are receiving our newsletter, attending our holiday party and voting for your board members. Just to go to the Join Us tab, click on Membership and print the application, fill it out, sign it and mail it back! Not bad for only $25 per household for a year! WATCH THIS SPACE FOR NEWS OF UPCOMING PADDLES! Show Up @ Starbucks Paddle
It is essential to read the required equipment list in order to participate.
WAKE Facebook Keep up the latest WAKE activities by becoming a friend of WAKE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/wakekayak/
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