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February 2021 Go Play Outside News
Events, tours, classes and products for outdoor lovers
Susquehanna River
All its glory. All its challenges.
We are pleased to share this series of articles on the Susquehanna River as presented by a group of newspaper writers from the length of the river....Cooperstown to the Chesapeake. Locally, writers Frank Bodani and Mike Argento, photographers Paul Kuehnel and John Buffone, and editor Scott Fisher are all with the York Daily Record. Thanks to all of them for their comprehensive reporting. We hope you will find the articles informative, entertaining,
and maybe even a call to action.
We are pleased that this segment highlights the Shank's Mare crew.
This segment features Meredith Holt Grim, a Shank's Mare alumni and friend.
https://www.ydr.com/in-depth/sports/outdoors/2021/02/02/susquehanna-river-paddling-444-club-boating-ny-md-pa/4815850002/
2021 Activity Calendar Coming Alive
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, plans are underway for another great paddling season on the Susquehanna. All programs offered have been adjusted to reflect current health safety guidelines.

Please note that our calendar does list dates. At this time, you can sign up to be "wait listed" for these programs. When we know we are able to run the specific programs, we will email all wait list folks ahead of time to give you a heads up to formally register and pay for the program. All this can be done online at www.shanksmare.com

This is just a beginning....we have more to come!
If you are just getting into kayaking, or if you want to ensure proper stroke and kayak control technique, here's a good start. This 2-hour class taught on sit-on-top kayaks will go through touring strokes, maneuvers, body position, proper enter and exit technique, paddle use, and more. Begin here and get the most out of your kayak adventure with good paddling skills.
Moving into cockpit kayaks, this 4-hour class will teach you everything from kayak and paddle design and features to entering and exiting the kayak to strokes, braces, and maneuvers. Also highlighted are wet exits and on-water re-entry techniques that are important skills all paddlers should have for safe adventures on the water.
Stand-Up Paddleboards are so much fun and these classes will sharpen your skills for a great time on the water. The Basic SUP Class teaches body position and stroke techniques. The SUP Yoga Class combines basic SUP instruction with Yoga practice. Both feature a tour with your instructor and tips to get you on the way.
IN THE SHOP...

Right now we have a pretty good selection of gear (click above for current list) with more arriving this month. Just a heads up...we already know we are going to have supply issues once again this season. So, get geared up sooner rather than later. Here's our line-up for 2021:

KAYAKS
Crescent, Bonafide, Jackson, Vibe, Liquidlogic, Hurricane, & Delta

SUP's
Pau Hana, Bic/SIC/Tahe

PADDLES
Werner, AquaBound, Bending Branches

PFD's
Stohlquist, NRS, Astral

ACCESSORIES
YakAttack, Sea to Summit, NRS and more

RACKS, TRAILERS,
CARGO BOXES
Yakima, Malone, Thule, Suspenz