2026 Autumn Gales - August 10th Update
Registration for the 2026 event is now open!!!
Hello Autumn Galers!
Hope you are getting out on the water and enjoying these long summer days in a salty environment! Now that we're back from a fantastic sea kayaking trip in Ireland, time to turn attention to the Gales in October.
The website's been updated for the 2026 event listing/dates and the registration page. (Paula's still working on the coach's page).
The main event will be held Friday - Sunday (Oct 30th - Nov 1st).
We also have a number of certification, training and assessment courses being held the week starting Nov 2nd.
And to round out our coaching staff, we'll also have a number of very experienced local coaches and guides joining us again.
So check back soon!
Peace and Cheers,
Greg & Paula
Hello Autumn Galers!
Hope you are getting out on the water and enjoying these long summer days in a salty environment! Now that we're back from a fantastic sea kayaking trip in Ireland, time to turn attention to the Gales in October.
The website's been updated for the 2026 event listing/dates and the registration page. (Paula's still working on the coach's page).
The main event will be held Friday - Sunday (Oct 30th - Nov 1st).
We also have a number of certification, training and assessment courses being held the week starting Nov 2nd.
- Coastal and Open Water navigation courses on Monday, Nov 2nd
- Sea kayak leader training and assessment courses on Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov 3rd-4th
- Advanced sea kayak training and assessment courses on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov 4th - 5th
- Coach training courses - Discipline Specific for Moderate and Advance Water on Monday and Tuesday Nov 2nd-3rd
And to round out our coaching staff, we'll also have a number of very experienced local coaches and guides joining us again.
So check back soon!
Peace and Cheers,
Greg & Paula
Check out the video from the 2025 event! More videos from past events can be found on our Sea Kayaking Photos and Action page
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.
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.
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