Saturday April 12, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm (Date Changed from 4/5)
Who is invited? This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – anybody who wants to attend is welcome!
Where? At The Bar on Lynndale
2435 W Nordale Dr #1820
Appleton, WI 54914
When? Saturday, April 12, 2025
10 AM to 2 PM.
What? Sure, we’re a paddle club, but the gear swap has become popular for all sorts of outdoor gear. So, bring your tents, sleeping bags, and other spare outdoor gear and find it a new home.
Is there a fee? No! Save your cash for buying cool stuff!
Is lunch available? Absolutely! The Bar serves great food and refreshments! BUT – NO CARRY-IN FOOD!
Format? Open and casual – bring your boats and gear inside for sale or swap.
Expectations? This is our 13th paddle gear swap to exchange or purchase gear, learn some skills, share some stories and meet other paddlers! Well over 100 people participated in 2024, with a great selection of boats and other gear available for swap or purchase.
As an indoor event, we are “weather-proof!”
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are returning to The Bar-Lynndale in Appleton which features a huge indoor sand volleyball court and deck area. In addition, The Bar offers great food and refreshments on site! (No carry-ins!)
NOTE DATE CHANGE TO APRIL 12!
[ Boat and gear preview below! ]
[ Raffle ]
Same format as in the past – boats and assorted outdoor gear to buy and sell, interesting paddle topics/ presentations to listen to and plenty of time to plan this year’s outings with your old (and new) paddle buddies.
Have extra outdoor gear? Need some new stuff? Bring your spare gear, extra boats and wish list! (Not limited to paddle gear – we all enjoy other outdoor sports as well!) We’ll provide a space and (some) tables for the gear you wish to sell – you set the price and make the deal! Limited tables are available – if you have a handy folding table, bring it along!
What can you expect to find at this year’s gear swap? Well, the unique magic of a gear swap is you won’t know for sure unless you show up! But, we do know that in addition to all the paddlers participating, the following organizations also plan to participate:
- Humpback Kayaks and Paddles
- Door County Adventure Center
- …always room for more!
I AM LOOKING FOR…
New feature this year! A sampling of boats and gear offered for sale appears below, but what are people looking for? Let us know and we’ll post it here!
- A pack boat
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DONATIONS? As a 510(c)3 organization, NEWP also appreciates donations of boats or gear to sell at the Gear Swap, with proceeds tagged to support the NEWP general fund, the Red River Landing fund, or the Will Joll Scholarship fund. Contact any board member if you wish to donate.
RAFFLE DRAWING!
NEWP, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and is self-funded through volunteer member efforts to conduct classes and lead events, and annual membership dues. This year’s raffle drawing is scheduled for 1:00 PM April 12, 2025 at The Bar on Lynndale in Appleton. (You do not have to be present to win. NEWP, Inc. is licensed to conduct Class A & B raffles in the State of Wisconsin. Raffle ticket sales were offered November 11, 2024 at the annual meeting, March 7-9, 2025 at Canoecopia, March 22 at the Film Festival and at the Gear Swap.)
- 1st Prize: Humpback Paddle – winner’s choice, custom made paddle by Humpback Kayaks.
- 2nd Prize: Whitecap Kayak guided daytrip of Apostle Islands sea caves.
Paddling Presentation Topics (TBD)
11:00 AM: Paddling Door County
Door County is home to some of the most beautiful kayak venues in the world. Tim Pflieger, a lifetime Door County paddler and professional guide, shares his expertise and tips for enjoying the best paddling Door County has to offer.
12:00 PM: TBD
Do you have a great paddler-oriented presentation topic to share? Contact [email protected].
1:00 PM: NEWP’s 2025 Trips and Activities
Join Jeff Mazanec for a discussion on NEWP’s 2025 plans and activities, with a preview of upcoming public paddle events, club trips and gatherings.
Sampling of Boats and Gear Offered for Sale
One of the thrills of swap meets is not knowing what to expect until you show up! BUT – sometimes it’s nice to know what to expect, so if you are hoping to sell a boat or other paddling equipment let us know, and we will display it below.
Delsyk Salish Tandem Kayak –With or without rudder; spray decks are available for both cockpits. Outfitter boats available now for $500; contact [email protected]. Manufacturer information HERE.
NDK Romany Sea Kayak – 1999 model purchased new in 2000, in great shape. Very popular all-fiberglass boat; 16-feet long with great maneuverability and skeg for enhanced straight-line tracking. $1,200; contact: [email protected].
For those that cannot participate in our annual swap event, we heartily recommend use of https://www.craigslist.com, https://www.paddling.com/ and Facebook Marketplace for used boat and gear exchange!