<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><br><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<span class="s2" style="line-height: 16.799999px; font-size: 14px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 25.200001px; font-size: 1.5em;"> REACH THE SUMMIT - </span></span><span class="s2" style="line-height: 16.799999px; font-size: 14px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 25.200001px; font-size: 1.5em;">Adaptive Kayaking Event provided by Summit Adaptive Sports, Inc.</span></span></div><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">This event provides Kayaking for People with Vision Loss on the Farmington River</span></span></p><p class="s7" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s6" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Date:</span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"> </span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Aug 12, 2025</span></span></p><p class="s7" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s6" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Time:</span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"> Flexible Start Times Starting: 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM</span></span></p><p class="s7" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s6" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Duration:</span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"> 1.5 hour paddle</span></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s6" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Location:</span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"> </span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Collinsville Canoe & Kayak at 41 Bridge Street, Collinsville, CT. We will kayak on a quiet water section of the Farmington River.</span></span></p><p class="s7" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s6" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">Cost:</span></span><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"> There is no cost to participate. This program was made possible by a grant from the John E. Blair Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.</span></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;">This adaptive kayaking event is designed to provide individuals with vision loss the opportunity to explore the outdoors in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. Whether you're a beginner or experienced paddler, our trained guides and accessible equipment will ensure a fun and inclusive adventure for all.</span></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><br></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Important Information:</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2"><br></span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf RSVP is required and can be completed at: summitadaptive.org/events-lessons</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf After RSVPing, you\u2019ll receive an Athlete Registration Form and waivers to complete via the email you provided. These must be completed before the event.</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf Trained coaches and guides will be provided for all attending athletes.</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf We supply tandem boats, single kayaks, adapted equipment, and life jackets.</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 62px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br><span class="s2"></span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">What to Bring:</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf Sunscreen</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf Water bottle</span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">\u25cf Watershoes or shoes that can get wet</span></p><p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 62px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br><span class="s2"></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"></span></span></p><p class="p3" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s2">Summit Adaptive Sports, Inc. is a local non profit organization. Our mission is to foster a healthy lifestyle through outdoor sports for individuals with disabilities in a fun, accessible and inclusive environment. We provide trained coaches and adaptive equipment (if needed) for snow sports, kayaking, biking, hiking and disc golf in Northwestern, CT. Our coaches are trained to support individuals with disabilities including vision loss. </span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"><br></span></span></p><p class="s5" style="margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 18px;"><span class="s4" style="line-height: 14.4px; font-size: 12px; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span class="bumpedFont15" style="line-height: 21.6px; font-size: 1.5em;"><br></span></span></p></div></body></html>