Sponsors of the Adirondack Experience at SUNY Plattsburgh

The Lake Champlain Sea Kayak Institute "Round-the Island Race" Sponsors and Supporters

Generous support from local, national, and international businesses help us make "The Round-the-Island Race" fun for everyone, not to mention the prizes. We thank them and hope you will too by sharing your appreciation.

Underwriters

MTI Adventurewear

Beginning with the manufacture of a PFD in 1935, MTI has, since 1991, become a company committed to paddlesports. MTI is committed to high value products, offering pfds, paddlewear, and accessories for paddlers of all levels. www.mtiadventurewear.com

Necky

Necky makes kayaks for everyone and every place. Touring, recreation racing - Singles, doubles - Necky has plastic and composite boats which define a standard of quality in the paddling industry. Look for some new models by summer's end. www.necky.com

Sponsors

Chartwells

EAT - LEARN - LIVE are the three words that communicate Chartwells commitment to provide the food and nutrition for Plattsburgh State students to succeed in their education, laying the foundation for a longer, healthier life. http://www.eatlearnlive.com

Clif Bar

Clif Bar is an energy bar company which believes health, well-being, and community involvement are an integral part of their product line. www.clifbar.com

College Auxiliary Services

College Auxiliary Services has served Plattsburgh State since 1947. We are a not-for profit corporation operating under contract with the University. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable, convenient services and programs to enhance the Plattsburgh State mission. Our services and programs include; The College Store, Conference Services, Campus Express, campus vending, cable TV, Cardinal Card Program, shuttle service, dining services, Valcour Educational Conference Center and Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center, and more.

General Composites

General Composites designs and manufactures aerospace, medical, and sports products right here in The Champlain Valley. If you want one of the lightest kayak paddles in the world, contact Jeff at ww.generalcomposites.com

Kayak Shack

Location: Route 9 South, Plattsburgh, NY
Plattsburgh's only full-service kayak store. Carries a full line of boats and accessories, including plastic and composite boats. www.kayak-shack.com

Kokatat

Kokatat designs and makes paddling clothing for all conditions. Renown for its dry suits and dry tops, Kokatat can dress you from inside to outside. www.kokatat.com

Sea Kayaker Magazine

Sea Kayaker magazine is a premier source of information about kayaking. Articles reflect the diversity of interests and paddlers in the world-wide paddling community. Topics include equipment reiviews, especially in-depth review of boats, expedition reports, accident reports and analysis, book reviews, multi-day and day tours, and current news and events. Sea Kayaker also supports an on-line magazine. www.seakayakermag.com

Northern Insuring Agency

Our mission is to protect our clients assets by combining superior insurance products & services. We offer a quality selection of property & casualty, personal, life, health & investment products, including Home, Auto, Boat, Business Owners Packages, Property Liability, Umbrellas, Workers' Compensation, Bonds, Disability, Life, Health, Employee Benefits, 401(k), Cafeteria Plans, Investment Planning and Financial Services. We're part of your successful community. www.northerninsuring.com

Northwater

Northwater Designs, tests, and sells rescue and safety equipment for the paddling community. If you think you need a tow belt or a rigid paddle float, among other pieces of equipment, this is the place to go. www.northwater.com

P & H Kayaks

P & H calls itself "The specialists in British Sea Kayak Design." Offering composite and plastic boats, the P & H line is fully committed to kayaks capable of ocean travel. But you?ll see P & H boats around the world on lakes and rivers as well. Venture Kayaks is a P & H subsidiary addressing the recreational kayak market. www.phseakayaks.com

Pleasure Divers

Pleasure Divers is a full-service dive shop located in Plattsburgh, NY able to supply all of your diving, snorkeling, swimming and diving related watersports needs. Pleasure Divers also offers PADI diving instruction and certification. www.pleasurediversny.com

Pyranha

Making boats for 30 years, Pyranha is a small company formed, run, and driven by paddlers. Designing and producing performance whitewater boats, Pyranha offers a full range of boats. From free style to river running, from creeking to play boats, Pyranha boats are attuned to the specific needs of each paddling style. www.pyranha.com

Seal Line

A brand line of Cascade Designs, Seal Line designs and manufactauers portable storage products for sea kayaking. These include patered dry bags, durable deck bags, and essential personal safety and comfort items. www.seallinegear.com

Seals Skirts

Seals Skirts are in use all over the world. Specializing in whitewater, touring, and recreational skirts and cockpit covers, Seals Skirts offers both nylon and neoprene models, with and without suspenders. www.sealsskirts.com

Vibram FiveFingers

Vibram FiveFingers sport shoes offer the protection and sure-footed grip of a Vibram� sole. Vibram FiveFingers footwear acts like a second skin to offer firm grip over a variety of terrain. Fivefingers promote a natural walking motion, reducing impact on your knees, hips, and lower back. www.vibramfivefingers.com

Local Supporters

Day Brothers

Location: 4230 Route 9 South, Plattsburgh, NY A full-service shop in town sells boats by Grumman, Radisson, and Old Town.

Plattsburgh State College Bookstore

The Plattsburgh State College Bookstore offers a wide selection of books and office supplies , including an extensive collection of outdoor adventures and guides.

The Spectacle Shoppe

Location: 224 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY
Optometrists and Opticians, this is also the best source for performance sports eye wear.

Viking Ski and Cycle

Location:453 Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY
A full-service paddle shop, offering Necky and Perception. www.vikingsports.com

Wooden Ski and Wheel

Location: 4614 Route 9 South, Plattsburgh, NY
A full-service paddler's shop, offering Necky, Walden, and Liquid Logic boats. www .woodenskiandwheel.com

Contact Information

If you have any questions about Expeditionary Studies classes, please feel free to contact us:

Larry Soroka, Director and Chair
Phone: (518) 564-5292
E-mail: laurence.soroka@plattsburgh.edu