Apr 22, 2006

2006 Kachemak Bay Kayak Festival

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Keynote Speaker/Presentation:
Internationally recognized paddle-surfer, educator, and expedition paddler Martin Leonard lll will share his stories during a two night multi-media presentation blending extreme images, video footage and music.

Leonard will speak about the creation of the “Arctic Cheetah,” the boat he helped design and build, about paddle-surfing throughout Alaska and about his work to promote a kayak renaissance among hundreds of mostly native students in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Martin’s vivid commentary of his amazing adventures will make for an entertaining and inspiring two nights.



Location: Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitors Center
Cost: $12 per night or $20 for a two-night pass
Date & Time: Saturday May 27, 7pm-9pm
Location: Kachemak Bay Campus: Kenai Peninsula College
Cost: $12 per night or $20 for a two-night pass
Date & Time: Sunday May 28, 6pm-7:30pm


View slides from the presentation here:




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Krazy Kayaks /Arctic Cheetah Demonstration: Martin Leonard will give a demonstration of these wild, fast, paddle-surfing, expedition-worthy, custom boats. Check it out between your class, workshop or beach walk. Gear will be available to get in and splash around in these incredible vessels.


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Location: Homer Spit Marine Terminal ( Barge Basin)
Cost: Donations Accepted
Date & Time: Sunday, May 28 12Noon – 1pm


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Special guest appearance by ' The Arteest'
formerly known as Skip...'the only White-man'


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Martin's presentations dedicated to the memory of
Misaaq Frank Andrew of Kwigillingok.


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