Earth at Aphelion

"Earth at Aphelion" refers to the point in Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, a phenomenon that occurs annually. This coincides very nearly with winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, leading to especially cold temperatures there due to the combined effect of Earth's axial tilt away from...

Full Moon (Buck)

In July, the Full Moon is the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck?s forehead around this time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and (from pagan/medieval times) the Wyrt Moon.

Paddle Smarter, Not Harder: Women’s Skills Workshop

Turners Creek, Kent County MD Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, MD

June 12th and 13th 2025 Instructor: Paula Hubbard, Marilyn Cooper, Laurie Collins Cost: $225 (+ housing, if needed) This course is all about helping grow the women who have recently started in our sport and for those who may have been paddling for a while but have never had outstanding...

UnCon Metompkin

Metompkin Inlet Folly Creek Rd, Accomac, VA

UnCon is short for The Unconscious Competence. This class is part of the The Unconscious Competence Series developed by Cross Currents Sea Kayaking.  For more information visit the UnCon tab on the Cross Currents web site. .

UnCon Metompkin

Metompkin Inlet Folly Creek Rd, Accomac, VA

UnCon is short for The Unconscious Competence. This class is part of the The Unconscious Competence Series developed by Cross Currents Sea Kayaking.  For more information visit the UnCon tab on the Cross Currents web site. .

Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower

The Delta Aquariid shower burns from around July 18 to August 21. Shooting stars are rising in mid-evening, up high around 2 a.m. and low in the sky by dawn. Take advantage of the moon-free evenings (after midnight) in late July. Favoring the Southern Hemisphere and tropical Northern Hemisphere regions...

Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh is celebrated near the midpoint of the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox (Northern Hemisphere). It observes the traditional start of the harvest season.