Events
Art n Rugby Events are all about bringing people together for some rewarding, and sometimes grueling, activity. This portion of the platform is still being developed, as we need to figure out a way to divulge far more detail about events, such as level of difficulty, gear needed, and logistics. Until we're better organized, please bear with us and look for the events on facebook. Contact Dave with any serious questions.
Events are rated 1-5 on a scale of ART --> RUGBY. An event with a rating of 1.1 requires no prior experience, knowledge, or physical demands. It could include a class that introduces a practice such as meditation. An event with a rating of 4.9 requires skill, knowledge, and fitness on the order of making a free-solo ascent of El Capitan. The rating for each event is included at the end of the event's description.
In a general sense, the scale looks something like this:
A->R 1-1.9 No experience necessary. While oversight is provided, participants should be age appropriate. Includes most seminars and some simple crafts.
A->R 2-2.9 Will include mild physical activity with proper instruction, but be prepared for whatever conditions may exist. A classic example here would be a guided hike of sorts or a shop class that utilized power tools.
A-R 3-3.9 Moderate to extreme physical exertion, perhaps needing some prior knowledge or experience, but there will generally be support at any stage of the event. An example could be an overnight paddling trip or x-c ski trek.
A->R 4-4.9 Extreme skill or fitness required, or some element of risk. There could be a solitary component to this type of activity, or there may be no easy way out once engaged.
Regardless of the rating of the event, it is up to each participant to know their own skill level watch out for their own safety. Even events with a rating of 1.1 might include the use of power tools, that if used improperly could cause serious injury or death. While ARE might sponsor an event, participants choose to engage of their own volition. ARE is not liable for their safety.
Connecting the Waters Book Release Party
To Be Determined
Help Dave Mangin and friends celebrate the release of his first book, Connecting the Waters; The Gifts of Three Boats. This memoir tells the creation stories of Dave's three personal boats, Ripple, Whisper, and Endeavor. The inspiration behind the boats, life struggles and carpentry trials are recounted, as are voyages in each vessel and the life lessons learned along the way. This volume goes a long way to capture the magic possible when people come together and venture out in solitude in pursuit of their own endeavors. A-R 1.1