2024 Autumn Gales
Hello Autumn Galers!
The "sweet - sixteenth" year of the gales is now in the books. A big heart-felt thank you to all whose passion for sea-kayaking, the outdoor world and community keep this event going.
The first day of the gales saw a strong WNW wind which made for some exciting down-wind runs. Saturday and Sunday saw brilliant sunshine and mild temps - not quite 'gales' weather, but it made for beautiful days on the water.
Best of all is the people who come together for three days of fun and learning. Seeing old friends, meeting new ones, sharing stories and planning upcoming adventures. You all make these three days so very special.
Next year in 2025 the dates for the main event will be Friday, Oct 31st - Sunday Nov 2nd.
Thank you again for a great event!
Peace and Cheers,
Greg & Paula
The "sweet - sixteenth" year of the gales is now in the books. A big heart-felt thank you to all whose passion for sea-kayaking, the outdoor world and community keep this event going.
The first day of the gales saw a strong WNW wind which made for some exciting down-wind runs. Saturday and Sunday saw brilliant sunshine and mild temps - not quite 'gales' weather, but it made for beautiful days on the water.
Best of all is the people who come together for three days of fun and learning. Seeing old friends, meeting new ones, sharing stories and planning upcoming adventures. You all make these three days so very special.
Next year in 2025 the dates for the main event will be Friday, Oct 31st - Sunday Nov 2nd.
Thank you again for a great event!
Peace and Cheers,
Greg & Paula
Check out our video from the 2022 Event
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.
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