Training & Events

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Storm Gathering 2017

Storm Gathering USA is a sea kayak symposium designed for those wanting to take their skills to the next level. There are classes designed for advanced-beginners, intermediate paddlers, advanced paddlers and instructor level paddlers. Coaches are carefully selected, and classes are designed with each coach’s unique talents in mind. 

Storm Gathering USA brings together sea kayakers from all over the globe to celebrate the ocean that we love. The symposium takes place in the coastal redwood forest of Humboldt County, California. It has a friendly small-town feel and a spectacular ocean.

Storm Gathering USA is the sister event to the UK Storm Gathering Symposium (UK SGS), which has become increasingly popular since its inception on the Isle of Mull, Scotland in 2006. The UK SGS just celebrated its eighth event. This will be the second SGS USA event that has been held in Trinidad, California. Both events are presented by Greenland or Bust.

I hope that you’ll consider joining them the weekend of March 3 to 5, 2017.

Event Details

Dates: March 3 to 5, 2017

Location: Trinidad, California

Registration: Registration begins Thursday, Sept. 1.

Cost: There are three ticket options:

  • $500: This allows admission to all event activities and meals from Friday brunch to Sunday lunch (seven meals). It does not include accommodation, equipment rental or the event t-shirt.
  • $425: This allows admission to all event activities. It does not include meals, accommodation, equipment rental or the event t-shirt.
  • $125: This allows admission to a single, half-day class. It does not include meals, accommodation, equipment rental or the event t-shirt.
  • Optional Extras: Sea kayaks can be rented for $40 per session / $100 entire event. Drysuits can be rented for $50 for the entire event. Event t-shirts are available for $20.

Find out how to register for the event HERE.

Updates will appear on this website, via Twitter and on Storm Gathering USA’s Facebook page.