2022 Autumn Gales Wrap Up
Hello Autumn Galers!
Well it was quite the event! We were blessed with windy conditions at the start and mild temps and bright sunshine at the end. Groups were able to get out to the outer races and enjoy the moving waters of Fishers Island Sound. Along with many familiar faces, we had a bunch of new participants this year and some even came from north of the border (Oh Canada!). Best of all, our coaching friends from across the pond were finally able to make it back over. We certainly had alot of fun and hope you did too as well as having 'ah-ha' moments to take away and apply.
Be sure to mark the calendar for 2023 - the main event is Oct 27-Oct 29th.
And hope you enjoy and like Ofer's 2022 video
Cheers,
Greg & Paula
Well it was quite the event! We were blessed with windy conditions at the start and mild temps and bright sunshine at the end. Groups were able to get out to the outer races and enjoy the moving waters of Fishers Island Sound. Along with many familiar faces, we had a bunch of new participants this year and some even came from north of the border (Oh Canada!). Best of all, our coaching friends from across the pond were finally able to make it back over. We certainly had alot of fun and hope you did too as well as having 'ah-ha' moments to take away and apply.
Be sure to mark the calendar for 2023 - the main event is Oct 27-Oct 29th.
And hope you enjoy and like Ofer's 2022 video
Cheers,
Greg & Paula
What is the Autumn Gales?
The Autumn Gales is in its second decade of being the premier rough water event on the East Coast and is held in one of the few areas in the U.S. that has tidal currents worthy of holding British Canoeing's Advance Sea Kayak Leader Awards. Fisher's Island Sound is an amazing location and we strive to create unique experiences to learn and gain experience with rough water paddling. The Autumn Gales event runs out of Stonington Borough, Connecticut and uses the New England Science & Sailing waterfront facility.
Our high level coaches and rough water guides create an environment where paddler's can test their comfort zone, gain confidence and continue their skills growth and seamanship. We pride ourselves on a low coach/guide to participation ratio that allows for a lot of individualized coaching. The event is geared towards a variety of paddlers - those that have a solid foundation on flat water and have experienced some bouncy water to those looking to hone their skills in the bigger stuff.
Come be a part of a fun community and sub-culture of rough water paddlers that are empowering to be around - sharing knowledge, exploring and building confidence.
The Autumn Gales is in its second decade of being the premier rough water event on the East Coast and is held in one of the few areas in the U.S. that has tidal currents worthy of holding British Canoeing's Advance Sea Kayak Leader Awards. Fisher's Island Sound is an amazing location and we strive to create unique experiences to learn and gain experience with rough water paddling. The Autumn Gales event runs out of Stonington Borough, Connecticut and uses the New England Science & Sailing waterfront facility.
Our high level coaches and rough water guides create an environment where paddler's can test their comfort zone, gain confidence and continue their skills growth and seamanship. We pride ourselves on a low coach/guide to participation ratio that allows for a lot of individualized coaching. The event is geared towards a variety of paddlers - those that have a solid foundation on flat water and have experienced some bouncy water to those looking to hone their skills in the bigger stuff.
Come be a part of a fun community and sub-culture of rough water paddlers that are empowering to be around - sharing knowledge, exploring and building confidence.
Check out our video from the 2021 event!
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