Saturday April 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
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 13, 2024
10 AM to 3 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 12th paddle gear swap to exchange or purchase gear, learn some skills, share some stories and meet other paddlers! Well over 100 people participated in 2023, 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!)
[ 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:
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Humpback Kayaks and Paddles
- Loon Paddle Company
BUCKET RAFFLE!
NEWP, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization and is self-funded through the efforts of its volunteer members by conducting classes and leading events, as well as from annual membership dues. This year, hosting a Bucket Raffle at the Gear Swap, with raffle ticket drawing scheduled for 1:15 PM April 13, 2024 at The Bar on Lynndale. (You do not have to be present to win the bid on their item. NEWP, Inc. is licensed to conduct Class A & B raffles in the State of Wisconsin.)
Bucket 1: Custom Paddle – Winner’s Choice (Euro or Greenland) custom-made paddle by Humpback Kayaks.
Bucket 2: $50 Rutabaga Gift Card (Thank you, Rutabaga!)
Bucket 3: $50 Zeller’s Ski & Sports Gift Card (Thank you, Associated Bank!)
Bucket 4: Seattle Sports cart (Kayak wheels, slightly used, with new straps!)
Paddling Presentation Topics
11:00 AM: Paddler First Aid Kits
Do you have a 1st Aid Kit? In your car? On the water with you? Do you know what’s in it? Or how to use it? Learn from decades of practical experience gained from caring for thousands of young (and not so young) Scouts playing on and off the water.
Raquel Strayer
12:00 PM: US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s AUXPAD Program
Hear about a new USCG-Auxiliary outreach and education program (AUXPAD) designed to promote paddle sport safety ashore and afloat, with vessel safety checks, public education, and program visits.
Kevin Osgood, Jeff Feuerstein
1:20 PM: NEWP’s 2024 Public Paddle Events and Club Trips.
Get the lowdown on our 2024 public paddle events, upcoming classes, club events and other paddling opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin. (Bring your ideas for future events!)
Jeff Mazanec
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.
Perception Captiva Sea Kayak (review) – This boat is for sale “as is” by NEWP for $400 OBO, each. This boat is of HDPE rotomolded construction and has been used by NEWP in its winter pool classes for the past dozen or so years.
Dagger Axiom 8.5 – Whitewater boat for sale by Team River Runner (TRR) for $650. (Paddling Magazine review) This boat is suitable for larger-size paddlers and will be available to sit in at The Bar on Saturday.
Perception Prodigy 12 – Offered by Team River Runner (TRR). Price not set – offer a donation to TRR. (Paddling.com review)
Your Choice!
Shearwater 17 – Both of these beautiful boats are Chesapeake Light Craft designs. These reinforced wood and fiberglass kayaks were newly made by Humpback Kayaks, available at The Bar on Saturday for $3,000 (each), including paddle!
Dagger GT 8.1 – This versatile whitewater kayak is suitable for larger-size paddlers, great for river running, surfing and even some tricks! Good condition; $80. Click for Dagger GT 8.1 REVIEWS. (See boat and seller on at The Bar on Saturday.)
Dagger Stratus 12.5 – This sit-inside kayak is sized for average-size paddlers, and extremely versatile. Great shape – Click for Dagger GT 12.5 REVIEWS. (See boat and seller on at The Bar on Saturday.)
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!