Lantern Festival, always celebrated on a full moon, marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities. The night sky is filled with colorful lanterns, symbolizing good fortune and family reunion. Traditionally, people celebrate by displaying lanterns, solving riddles written on them, and eating sweet rice balls (tangyuan), symbolizing unity and...
The navigation class is back again. We will be learning the basics of navigation including charts, compass use, planning a trip, effects of tides and currents, and wind and waves. Even if you know a little about navigation, the class is a great review for all levels. Who should participate?...
Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic tradition
Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic tradition
We are gathering at our hosts: Annapolis Canoe & Kayak in Eastport **Here is our Cold Water Safety Workshop for PADDLERS** As we know, paddlesports deaths have increased annually, with increasing interest and access to paddlecraft. The US coast guard and the Water Sports Foundation report that kayaks are the...
The 'Worm Moon' marks the time of year when the ground begins to thaw and earthworm casts become visible again. This signals the return of robins and other birds, signaling the transition into spring (in the northern hemisphere).