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SUMMARY:Big River Kids and Family Trip (free-$11.50)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 5-mile paddle from Mammoth Access to Merrell Horse access. Because it is a short paddle\, we’ll have lots of time to stop and play. \nThe Big River is a tributary of the Meramec River. Around the Washington State Park area\, the river is probably at its very best. The few whitewater rapids you will encounter will be in the Class I range\, and you should not have any difficulty negotiating them. The scenery is awesome\, with deep forests lining the banks of a wide river. We will stop often to splash and play. \nWe will meet at Mammoth Access at 9:00 am. \nWater classification: \nClass I: Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves; few obstructions\, all obvious and easily missed with little training; risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. \nPossible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):  There are few hazards on this river\, but obstacles to paddle around and small strainers are always a possibility. \nSkill level required: This trip is appropriate for beginner paddlers. \n Type of boat required: all boats. \nParticipants must bring:  (Take this off the Request form for STL Canoe & Kayak Club trip/event.)  \n\nwater\nlunch/snacks\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle \nbug spray\nsunscreen\nsquirt guns and toys would be fun\n\nFor a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nHow to dress: Appropriate clothing for kayaking. No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nMinors are welcome on this trip. A parent or guardian needs to also attend. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n————————————————————- \nTip leader: Dave Haessig 314-304-7970 \nTo attend this trip/event: \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication\, and information the club needs for ACA reporting. \nIf you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know. \n\n\n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and pay for a single event insurance\, which is $10.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/big-river-kids-and-family-trip-free-11-50/
LOCATION:Mammoth Access Big River\, De Soto\, MO\, 63020\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260220T215327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T201026Z
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SUMMARY:Women and the MR 340 Race
DESCRIPTION: Women are underrepresented among 340 racers but have a higher rate of finishing the race. Our staff wants to be part of the success of this new wave of racers.   This is a tough race and there are so many details for you to handle.  We want to answer your questions\, tell you stories\, and let you know the things we wanted to know when we started.  We hope you love your time on the water.  \nLocation: Weldon Spring Conservation Area\, Blanchette Landing\, and the river between. \nTarget: 16 women\, registered to race the MR-340 in 2026 who have never finished it  \nStaff: 8 women with knowledge\, experience\, training\, and time on the river   \nPurpose: Building a community of female racers with emphasis on fun\, confidence\, skills\, and river knowledge   \nSample Topics: Preparations\, strategy\, navigation\, hazards\, hygiene\, night paddling\, safety  \nCost: $25. Many thanks to River City Outdoors who made this class possible through their grant and St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club\, sponsor: providing information and support before\, during\, and afterward. Thia fee is non-refundable.  \nWe will meet at Weldon Springs Conservation Area for introductions\, river talk\, and discussions about the race.  Move upstream to quiet water to practice getting in and out of boats from the water for those who choose to participate.  Leaving boats at Weldon with our ground crew\, we will drive to Blanchette landing\, watch the river and cover additional topics. The shuttle will take us back to Weldon to start our 20-mile trip observing the effects of the topography on the current\, noting bridges\, sand dredges\, tows and barges\, dikes and dams\, navigation markers\, and places to access the land.  As the sun goes down\, we will see everything literally in a different light. Takeout is at Blanchette at 10:30 p.m.  \nTo attend this class: \n\nRegister for the MR 340.\nBecome a member of St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club through the free membership we have for participants of this event. Membership Levels – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club\nLog into your new account and get a ticket for this event (below).\nHave an up-to-date ACA waiver and link your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak. Here is instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx – Google Docs\nIf you’re not a member of ACA\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and sign a single event waiver.\n\nWe are only able to accommodate 16 attendees but will create a waiting list when that number is filled. \nOnce you sign up by purchasing a ticket\, we will be sending you additional information.  If you have questions or things to discuss\, please contact us at missouripaddlerjoan@gmail.com    \n  \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/women-and-the-mr-340-race/
LOCATION:Weldon Springs Conservation Area\, 6990 S Missouri 94\, St. Charles\, MO\, 63304
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T080000
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SUMMARY:Moving Water Skills Clinic
DESCRIPTION:June 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm      Free – $11.50 \nOn the Big River at Cedar Hill Park\, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd.   Cedar Hill MO 63016 \nThis is a great opportunity to learn safety on small rivers\, It’s not a white water clinic\, but you will learn self-rescue techniques such as what to do if you capsize\, how to avoid strainers\, swimming defensively and aggressively in fast water\, how to throw and catch a throw rope\, simple boat extraction with throw rope\, walking in fast water currents\, catching eddies\, ferrying in fast currents\, wet exits\, T rescues\, avoiding foot entrapments\, assisting a swimmer to shore\, bulldozing a boat to shore \, and emptying a boat full of water. No shuttle will be needed. All skills will be learned at Cedar Hill Park. Pit toilets available. No drinking water. This is not suitable for small children or anyone not physically able to walk down steep terrain or able to float down faster currents with PFD on. Debbie Dyle and Dorine Johnson\, both ACA level 2 instructors\, will be assisting Kathy Pszonka \nMembers will benefit from both the Annual Clinic\, held the Saturday before\, and this clinic\, as different skills will be taught. \nThis event is appropriate for beginners and intermediate paddlers. It is not appropriate for minors. \nDress for immersion\, air and water temperatures. You will be wet. \nWhat to bring:  Bring a recreational kayak or canoe (whatever boat you use for rivers)\, PFD\, Skirt if you have one\, Helmet( bike helmet is sufficient)\, paddle\, throw rope if you have one\, dress for immersion as you will get wet\, nose plugs if desired because you head will get wet\, lunch\, water \, dry clothes for changing into\, camp chair\, any medication you might need\, sunscreen. \nSpecific risks involved with this clinic: \n\nexposure to water\nsubmerged rocks and obstacles\nswimming in fast currents with PFD on\nsun\ninsects\n\nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \nTrip Leader: Kathy Pszonka   iamakayaknmom@hotmail.com \nThere is a limit of 20 participants. Please get tickets below. \n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx  This is the only way we can add your waiver to the trip final report.\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and pay for a single event insurance\, which is $10.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/moving-water-skills-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Park\, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd\,\, Cedar Hill\, MO\, 63016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual Skills Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Skills Clinic at Council Bluff Lake is coming soon! If want to refine your paddling skills\, meet new people\, and learn how to make it look easy\, this is the event for you!  We teach how to paddle more effectively\, how to communicate on the water\, how to rescue yourself and others\, and how to have fun doing it.  Our qualified instructors are all volunteers. That means that this event is the best value ever.  It’s FREE to all who are members of both St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club and ACA and costs just $11.50 for those who are not ACA members. (Usually\, instructors charge about $125 for a class.) \nClasses will be designed according to your needs.  We have options that cover canoe\, kayak\, and sit-on-top\, and a kids’ class.  Please share the ideas that you would like to see covered. \nA few teaser thoughts: \nCamping is provided FREE for clinic participants at group sites 1 and 2 at Council Bluff Lake campground\, June 12 and 13. You can also reserve an individual site yourself. \nWe will have our evening paddle on the lake Friday night. This is so much fun! Come with lights to put on your boat. \nWe are thinking of adding a Friday night “Try a Boat Option” if there are enough of you who are willing to let others try out your boats and paddles prior to an evening paddle on the lake. \nWe hope you can join us! \nClinic Organizer:  Joan Twillman (JoanTwillman@gmail.com) \n================================================================================ \nTo attend this trip/event: \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication\, and information the club needs for ACA reporting. \nIf you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason\, let the Trip Leader know.  \n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx  This is the only way we can add your waiver to the trip final report.\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and pay for a single event insurance\, which is $10.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/annual-skills-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Council Bluff Lake\, Council Bluff Lake\, Kaolin Township\, MO\, 63623
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260418T232926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T232926Z
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SUMMARY:June Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month Perry Whitaker will be talking about how to paddle safely in hot weather. This includes so much more than water and sunscreen!  After Perry’s presentation we will have our usual business meeting and announcements. And maybe some of Carolyn’s homemade chocolate chip cookies! There will be lots of time for socializing after the meeting. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nIf inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/june-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Longview Farms\, 13525 Clayton Rd\, Town and Country\, MO\, 63141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260223T214925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T194050Z
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SUMMARY:Spring River Trip with MWA
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a great weekend on the Spring River in Hardy\, Arkansas! This beautiful\, spring‑fed river runs a consistent 58°F and offers excellent Class I–II whitewater\, perfect for both advanced beginners and intermediate paddlers. \nThis is a joint venture with Missouri Whitewater Association. \nWe’ll be paddling the Dam 3 to Spring River Oaks Campground stretch (about 8 miles)\, which features:\n• Fun\, moderate current\n• Small waterfalls and 1–2 ft. drops\n• Eddies\, small surfing waves\n• A busy Saturday crowd — with things calming down on Sunday \nWeekend Schedule \n\nPaddling both Saturday and Sunday \nWe will meet at Spring River Oaks at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday \nMexican Feast on Saturday evening (burritos\, beans\, and all the fixings)\nCamping at Spring River Oaks Campground Friday and Saturday nights\n\nWater classification: \nClass I: Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves; few obstructions\, all obvious and easily missed with little training; risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. \nClass II: Straightforward rapids with wide\, clear channels which are evident without scouting; occasional maneuvering may be required\, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers; swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance\, while helpful\, is seldom needed. \nSkill level required: Confident Beginner (paddler who has a strong forward stroke\, knows other basic strokes\, has stamina and skill to finish a 10-12 mile river trip\, and can maneuver their boat through and around obstacles in moving water) \nHow to dress: Dress for immersion.  A dry suit or wetsuit is needed or change of clothing in a drybag. No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nParticipants must bring:  (Take this off the Request form for STL Canoe & Kayak Club trip/event.)  \n\nIf the air or water temperature is chilly\, a complete change of clothes in a dry bag. (if not wearing a dry suit.)\nwater \nlunch for Saturday\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle \ncamping gear and food\n\nFor a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nMinors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends and if they have the above skills. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n————————————————————- \nTip leader: Gary Palmer and Dennis Pierce (202-725-8167). Russ Aargaard is trip coordinator for MWA. \nTo attend this trip/event:  You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication\, and information the club needs for ACA reporting. \nIf you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason\, let the Trip Leader know. \n\n\n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and pay for a single event insurance\, which is $10.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/spring-river-trip-with-mwa/
LOCATION:Spring River Oaks Campground\, 1868 River Oaks Trail\, Mammoth Spring\, AR\, 72554\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260207T032005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T195153Z
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SUMMARY:Jack's Fork Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will be paddling Jack’s Fork both Saturday and Sunday\, and base camping Saturday night. \nThe Jacks Fork is a great Class I river with a moderate gradient (average about 7.1 fpm) and typical Ozark abundance of gorgeous rock formations and plant life that accentuates it. The Jacks Fork could be a Norman Rockwell painting of Americana. It offers runs of several distances\, from short trips to multiple day expeditions that tour the river from The Prongs to the confluence of the Current River east of Eminence. \nWe can hike up to Jammed up Cave on Saturday \nMeeting Location: Rymer’s Campground\, 8:30 Saturday. \nCamping options: You can camp at Rhymers Campground\, which is primitive camping\, and first come basis. Or you can camp at Ally Springs with reservations www recreation.gov \nWater classification: \n Class I: Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves; few obstructions\, all obvious and easily missed with little training; risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. \nPossible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):  \nJack’s Fork is a windy little river with swift current if the water level is up. You may encounter some obstacles in the water and some strainers. \nSkill level required: \nBeginner (paddler who has a proficient forward stroke\, knows other basic strokes\, and can maneuver their boat in Class 1 moving water.) \nType of boat required: plastic boats. \nParticipants must bring:   \n\nlunch and drinks for each day on the river\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle \nbug spray\nsunscreen\ncamping gear and food.\n\nFor a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nHow to dress: Dress for immersion with a change of clothing in a drybag.  No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nMinors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n————————————————————- \nTip leader: Dave Haessig (314-304-7970) \nTo attend this trip/event: \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication\, and information the club needs for ACA reporting. \nIf you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know. \n\n\n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx \nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be sent an email about 30 days before the trip to create a non-member ACA account and pay for a single event insurance\, which is $10.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/jacks-fork-trip/
LOCATION:Rymers Campground\, Birch\, MO\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260407T012221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T012221Z
UID:7587-1778178600-1778185800@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will again be meeting at our new location: Longview Farms in Town and Country.  (The address is 13525 Clayton Rd\, St. Louis\, MO 63141.)  Rich Orr will be giving a presentation on Hidden Paddling Gems in Missouri… rivers that many paddlers aren’t aware of or haven’t been on but are great rivers to paddle. Rich is known to many in the paddling community because of his knowledge and experience. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nThe meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will have time for socializing following the meeting agenda. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/may-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Longview Farms\, 13525 Clayton Rd\, Town and Country\, MO\, 63141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260203T014601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T031844Z
UID:6930-1776070800-1776182400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Bryant Creek Paddle
DESCRIPTION:April 13 @ 9:00 am – April 14 @ 4:00 pm    (Free – $11.50) \nBryant Creek is a scenic Ozark stream in southern Missouri known for wilderness character\, fishing\, and paddling. There are springs\, creeks\, and scenery features such as bluffs\, hardwood forests and pine stands. It is a relatively wild stream and provides only slightly less paddling mileage than the North Fork. It has less volume than the North Fork and is more difficult to float because it is narrower and has more obstacles\, but it also has some fast riffles. \nCamping options:  We will be camping at the Vera Cruz Access campground. State Hwy AB\, Ava\, MO 65608. There is no need to make reservations; first come\, first serve. \nThis is a Class I\, sometimes Class II\, river. \nClass I: Fast-moving water with riffles and small waves; few obstructions\, all obvious and easily missed with little training; risk to swimmers is slight; self-rescue is easy. \nClass II: Straightforward rapids with wide\, clear channels which are evident without scouting; occasional maneuvering may be required\, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers; swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance\, while helpful\, is seldom needed. \nSkill level required: Confident Beginner (paddler who has a strong forward stroke\, knows other basic strokes\, has stamina and skill to finish a 10 to 12-mile river trip\, and can maneuver their boat through and around obstacles in moving water.) \nType of boat required: Over 10′ length. \nParticipants must bring: * \n\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\na “pealess” whistle\nIf the air or water is chilly\, a complete change of clothes in a dry bag (if not wearing a dry suit).\nWater and a snack. \nAs we will be base camping\, you will need to bring camping gear and food. \n\n          * For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nHow to dress: Appropriate clothing for kayaking. No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nThis trip is only for adults over 18 years old. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nHazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):  \nPortages\, strainers\, fast riffles\, and obstacles. \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n\nTip leaders: Shelly Green and Dorine Johnson \nTo attend this trip/event: \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip coordinator with important information for safety and communication and gives the club important information we need for reporting to ACA. \nIf you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know. \n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be asked to sign a paper waiver from ACA at the meet-up location.  Here is the waiver to read before attending the trip:     aca_waiver__release_of_liab
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/bryant-creek-paddle/
LOCATION:Vera Cruz Access Campground\, State Highway AV\, Ava\, MO\, 65608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260207T024422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T031646Z
UID:7019-1775894400-1776006000@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Upper Buffalo River Paddle (free - $11.50)
DESCRIPTION:We will be paddling the Buffalo River between the Steel Creek Campground to Kyle’s Landing on Saturday and Kyle’s Landing to Erby on Sunday\, with base camping Saturday night. \nThe Upper Buffalo National River is rich in ecosystem diversity. The banks are lined with dense forests of gorgeous trees that are home to many species of birds\, animals and plants. Though seldom seem\, there are black bears and mountain lions in this area\, so be careful about how you store food and anything else with a fragrance that may smell like food to an animal. You may also see a herd of elk grazing in the pasture on the right as you enter the launch area at the Ponca low water bridge. Skunks may be the biggest “threat” you will encounter. \nIf you are into off-river exploration\, then a short hike up to Hemmed-in-Hollow will reveal the highest waterfall in this part of the nation – a 200-foot-high cascade with a plateau from which you can gaze down upon the river below. The trail can be tough on those without adequate conditioning for somewhat steep climbing\, but the view is worth the effort! Be sure to bring your camera. The buffalo River National Park has several beautiful hikes including the Goat Trail\, Lost Valley and Whitaker Point Trail so you can add a few extra days to your trip to enjoy them. \nMeeting Location: Steel Creek Campground\, 8:00 April 11. \nCamping options: Steel Creek Campground Saturday night (Friday night is optional). Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov \nWater classification: \n     Class II: Straightforward rapids with wide\, clear channels which are evident without scouting; occasional maneuvering may be required\, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers; swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance\, while helpful\, is seldom needed. \nPossible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):   \nThis section of the Buffalo has some rapids\, swift currents and turns\, and possible obstacles to navigate around\, as well as possible strainers. \nSkill level required: \n          Confident Beginner (paddler who has a strong forward stroke\, knows other basic strokes\, has stamina and skill            to finish a 10-12-mile river trip\, and can maneuver their boat through and around obstacles in moving water.) \nType of boat required: Plastic boats under 15′ \nParticipants must bring:  \n\nIf the air or water temperature is chilly\, a complete change of clothes in a dry bag. (if not wearing a dry suit.)\nwater \nlunch and drinks for each day’s paddle\nU.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle \nbug spray\nsnacks\n\nFor a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nHow to dress: Dress for immersion.  A dry suit or wetsuit is needed or change of clothing in a drybag. No cotton. If wearing sandals\, they should have back straps. \nMinors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place\, There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \n————————————————————- \nTip leader: Dave Haessig (314-304-7970) \nTo attend this trip/event: \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication\, and information the club needs for ACA reporting. \nIf you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know. \n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be asked to sign a paper waiver from ACA at the meet-up location.  Here is the waiver to read before attending the trip:     aca_waiver__release_of_liab\n\n  \n——————————————————————————————————————————- \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/buffalo-river-paddle-free-11-50/
LOCATION:Steel Creek Campground\, Buffalo River Trail\, Jasper\, AR\, 72641
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260330T221853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T221853Z
UID:7516-1775154600-1775161800@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting - New location!!!
DESCRIPTION:This week we are having our first meeting at our new location: Longview Farms in Town and Country.  The address is 13525 Clayton Rd\, St. Louis\, MO 63141.  Dave Tobey will be showing his River Safety videos he produces for Ozark Riverways Foundations. Many of our club members are starring in the movies. If you have seen them already\, come anyway! There will be popcorn and soda for all. We will also have a business meeting afterward. \nBring anything paddling related you want to swap or sell\, including clothes\, paddles\, dry bags\, and everything you don’t need\, have too many of\, or just want to pass along. Carolyn will have stickers for your name and price you are asking. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nThe meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will have time for socializing following the meeting agenda. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/april-monthly-meeting-new-location/
LOCATION:Longview Farms\, 13525 Clayton Rd\, Town and Country\, MO\, 63141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260130T044352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T135715Z
UID:6898-1774081800-1774108800@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Big Creek Whitewater Trip
DESCRIPTION:March 21 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm    (Free – $11.50) \nBig Creek is a tributary of the St. Francis River flowing about 19.2 miles between the Highway K bridge just west of Annapolis through Sam A. Baker State Park to its confluence with the Saint. Starting in Iron County\, Big Creek ends in Wayne County near Lodi and US Highway 67. This narrow “crick” can be a docile lamb at normal to low water levels or a roaring lion in high water conditions. Its rapids are exciting\, especially considering the tight nature of the creek and the control necessary to avoid creek banks\, trees\, brush and obstacles that may occasionally find their way into the streambed. It is a canoe and kayak only stream – rafts would be just too bulky and awkward for this small waterway. It is gorgeous with a capital “G”\, so bring your camera and take a lot of photos. \nMeeting location:  We will meet at the store at Sam A Baker State Park at 8:30 am and shuttle up to Des Arc. We will paddle 10 miles to the low water bridge at Sam A Baker. \nCamping options: Sam A. Baker State Park. \nBig Creek is a Class II River\, sometimes getting to a Class III during high water. \nClass II: Straightforward rapids with wide\, clear channels which are evident without scouting; occasional maneuvering may be required\, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily missed by trained paddlers; swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance\, while helpful\, is seldom needed. \nClass III: Rapids with moderate\, irregular waves which may be difficult to avoid and which can swamp an open canoe; complex maneuvers in fast current and good boat control in tight passages or around ledges are often required; large waves or strainers may be present but are easily avoided; strong eddies and powerful current effects can be found\, particularly on large-volume rivers; scouting is advisable for inexperienced parties; injuries while swimming are rare; self-rescue is usually easy but group assistance may be required to avoid long swims. \nSkill level required:  Paddlers should have intermediate skill level (paddlers should be comfortable in the water as well as on it\, know a wide variety of paddling strokes\, can navigate around hazards\, be proficient in class II moving water\, knows eddy turns\, and can help in rescues.) \nPossible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip): This section of Big Creek has 2 rock gardens that are easy to portage around if you feel you cannot paddle them.  There are also rapids\, two rock gardens (significant rocks that are in the way of the paddler and create obstacles to paddle around\, thru\, and over)\, a low water bridge\, obstacles to navigate around\, possible strainers\, creek banks\, trees\, brush and obstacles that may occasionally find their way into the streambed\, among other hazards. \nType of Boat:  Whitewater boats are not required but your boat should be plastic and under 15 feet in length. \nParticipants must bring:   \n\nHELMET (NOT a bicycle helmet)\na complete change of clothes in a dry bag\, if not wearing a dry suit.\nlunch and drinks\n U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)\n“pealess” whistle\n\n            For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers\, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip \nHow to dress: Dress for immersion.  A dry suit or wetsuit is needed or change of clothing in a drybag. \nMinors are welcome if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nRisks involved: Paddlesports and related ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY\, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY\, PARALYSIS\, AND DEATH. These Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions\, the actions or inactions of others participating\, leading\, or helping in the Activity\, and the condition in which the Activity takes place. There may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. \nTip leader. Dave Haessig  (314)-304-7970. \n You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip coordinator with important information for safety and communication and gives the club important information we need for reporting to ACA. \nIf you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend\, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know. \n\nIf you are an ACA member\, please make sure you have an annual waiver signed on their website and have linked your account with St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club. You must have re-signed this waiver since January 1\, 2026 because they have updated their website. Here are instructions: Linking your ACA account to St. Louis Canoe and Kayak..docx\nIf you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you will be asked to sign a paper waiver from ACA at the meet-up location.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/big-creek-beginner-whitewater-trip/
LOCATION:Sam A. Baker State Park store\, Patterson\, MO\, 63956
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260208T174040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T174040Z
UID:7107-1772692200-1772740800@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:March Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Sauter\, president of Mississippi River Water Trails\, will be speaking on Managing Outdoor Scenarios from a Risk Management Perspective. Melissa has ACA training in this area\, and many years of experience. We are excited to have her as our guest speaker. She is a member of MRWTA as well as our club. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, although we are usually off in July. We hold a picnic at George Winter Park in September and a holiday party in December. \nMeetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nThis meeting will be held in the second-floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center on the second floor\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63119. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will have time for socializing following the meeting agenda. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/march-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260119T021936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T160539Z
UID:6867-1772269200-1772280000@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Trip Leader's Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we discuss what it requires to be a trip leader\, and how to be a successful leader. This training is different than the one last year. \nThis is a required workshop for anyone leading a club sanctioned trip. It is also appropriate for members who are thinking about it and want more information\, as well as members who lead or want to lead Common Adventures. \nLocation to be announced. \nA light breakfast and coffee will be provided.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/trip-leaders-training/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20260119T021224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T203605Z
UID:6865-1770316200-1770321600@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month Johnathan Lehmann will give a presentation about the Missouri Whitewater Championship and how we can be judges for this event. \nWe also have some news and changes to share with the club. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nMeetings are usually held in the second-floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center on the second floor\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63119. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will have time for socializing following the meeting agenda. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/february-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, meeting room 1\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\,\, Shrewsbury\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20251106T025654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T213349Z
UID:6612-1767897000-1767902400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:January Monthly Meeting:  Trip Planning for the Year
DESCRIPTION:Come and share with us what trips you would like to see planned for the year. We would like to post 6-8 trips on the calendar but will add more as the year goes on.  We will also have another trip-leader training in the early spring. More information on this will be coming out soon. \n  \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nMeetings are usually held in the second-floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center on the second floor\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63119. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm and we will have time for socializing following the meeting agenda. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/january-monthly-meeting-trip-planning-for-the-year/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, meeting room 1\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\,\, Shrewsbury\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20251028T160633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T160729Z
UID:6555-1764871200-1764878400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun night of food and conversation with paddling friends. \nThe club will be providing meat\, so please bring a dish to complete our holiday meal.  And get a ticket as soon as possible so we know how many to buy for. \nThe potluck will be in our usual room on the second floor of the Shrewsbury Community Center. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/annual-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, meeting room 1\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\,\, Shrewsbury\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250923T104719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T032114Z
UID:6329-1762453800-1762461000@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:November Monthly Meeting: Dressing for the Weather
DESCRIPTION:Now that fall starting to cool things down\, Kathy Pszonka will be taking about how to dress for the cold when paddling. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nMeetings are usually held in the second floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63119. The room is open at 6:30pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7pm. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/november-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, meeting room 1\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\,\, Shrewsbury\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20251002T030725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T183420Z
UID:6381-1761350400-1761436799@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Cache River Trip
DESCRIPTION:We will be paddling in the swamp and see many amazing things including the oldest tress in the state of Illinois. The Cache River State Natural Area is situated in southernmost Illinois within a floodplain carved long ago by glacial floodwater of the Ohio River. When the Ohio River adopted its present course\, it left the Cache River to meander across rich and vast wetlands. Among the outstanding natural features are massive cypress trees whose flared bases\, called buttresses\, exceed 40 feet circumference. Many are more than 1\,000 years old\, including one that has earned the title of state champion bald cypress because of its huge trunk girth\, towering height and heavily branched canopy.\n\n\nWe will meet at the Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center at 9:00 AM and then go to the put in. \n\n\nSkill Level: This trip is appropriate for all paddlers and all boat types (not paddle boards)\, including tandems. You need to be able paddle 6-7 miles in flat water with no current and navigate tight turns.\n\n\nCamping:  There is a lovely campground with electricity in the city of Karnak by the Cache River (Campground | villageofkarnak). There are also several campgrounds in the Shawnee National Forest\, including Fern Clyffe (Ferne Clyffe State Park)\n\n\nTrip Leader:  Dorine Johnson and Dave Haessig\n\n\nTo attend this trip/event: \n\nYou must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nTicket sales end October 25 at noon.\n If you are not an ACA member (American Canoe Association)\, you must fill out this waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/HSLHz4zy8ewoMNeVfQhRbM/                                                                  (Minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out)\n\nIf you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out\, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip. However\, if you do need to sign an ACA annual waiver\, fill this out: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/          It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/cache-river-trip-2/
LOCATION:Barkhausen-Cache River Wetlands Center\, 8885 IL-37\, Cypress\, IL\, 62923\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250921T235201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T235201Z
UID:6307-1761325200-1761411600@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:New Haven Movie Night\, Camping\, and Paddling
DESCRIPTION:MO Paddling Coalition is a collective source of information/resources about paddling in Missouri (and the surrounding areas). Member organizations and friends of MOPadCo gather every other month in locations around the state to share information\, plan events and support each other and paddling sports in our region. SLCKC is part of this organization. \nOn Friday\, October 24\, come gather together at Paddle Stop Brewery in New Haven to watch a movie\, then camp out at the campground by the river. Then on Saturday we will do a paddle together on the Missouri River. \nMore information coming soon.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/new-haven-movie-night-camping-and-paddling/
LOCATION:New Haven\, MO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250818T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T001805Z
UID:6130-1758960000-1759078800@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:North Fork of the White 2-day paddle
DESCRIPTION:September 27@ 8:00 am – September 28@ 5:00 pm    Free – $11.50 \nTwo\, day paddles with campground camping in-between.  On Sept 27 we will paddle from North Fork Campground to Blair Bridge (10 miles; mile marker 29.2 to 39.4).  On September 28th we’ll paddle from Hebron to Twin Bridges (6 miles; mile marker 18.7 -to 24.1). \nSaturday AM:  Meet at 8:00 at North Fork Campground to shuttle and paddle. \nSunday AM: Meet at 9:00 at Twin Bridges to shuttle and paddle. \n  \nThere are 2 camping options: \n\nNorth Fork Campground. This campground has water and vault toilets and Mark Twain National Forest : Recreation Site – North Fork Recreation Area\nTwin Bridges. This campground has showers and cabins.Twin Bridges West Plains\n\nThis trip is for beginner to intermediate skill levels and appropriate for all plastic kayaks less than 16 feet long and all canoes.   \nNorth Fork is a class I difficulty but can also have some class II sections\, depending on water level. Class II is defined as\, “Moderate difficulty with low consequences. Moving water with identifiable rapids and regular waves; clear passages exist between rocks and hazards. Minimal gradient loss. Some maneuvering is required.” \nDescription of the North Fork: \nThe spring-fed North Fork of the White River is a near-perpetual stream offering abundant opportunities for canoeing\, kayaking and slow rafting on flatwater with occasional Class I  riffles that is very well suited for just about any paddler regardless of experience. The river courses through Mark Twain National Forest in extreme southcentral Missouri\, approaching the Arkansas State Line as it flows into Norfork Lake just above its confluence with the mainstream of the White River southeast of Bull Shoals Lake. \nThe area is very scenic\, and the lower 25 miles are very popular with canoeists and kayakers in spring and summer months. Cool\, clear waters and excellent shade from the sun make the North Fork a very enjoyable place for family outings\, and the nearly 50 miles of river that normally can be paddled without having to dodge dead-fallen tree debris offers opportunities for multi-day trips for those wanting more than just a few hours on the water. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————– \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nTip leader: Dave Haessig dghaessig@yahoo.com  314-304-7970. \nTo attend this trip/event: \n\nYou must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip coordinator with important information for safety and communication and gives the club important information we need for reporting to ACA within 30 days of the event.\n You must fill out this waiver if you are not an ACA member (including minors without an ACA membership):  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/FsaS2rycbPA6PkQUL6me47/\n\nIf you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out\, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip. \nIf you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver\, or you believe it may expire soon\, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.)  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/north-fork-of-the-white-2-day-paddle/
LOCATION:North Fork of the White Recreation Area\, Pottersville\, MO\, 65790\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20241220T231211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T234756Z
UID:4231-1758931200-1759017599@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:September 27\, 2025 \nNational Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands held across the United States each year on the fourth Saturday in September. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us to remove invasive bush honeysuckle at the Hall’s Ferry unit of Big Muddy National Fish & Wildlife Refuge. A small-scale trash cleanup may also take place around the work area. We will carpool to the site\, as parking is limited along the road by the unit. Meeting spot TBD\, updates will be sent when available\, so please RSVP to Andrew Dreas at andrew_dreas@fws.gov or 660-537-6842. \nDetails are at https://www.neefusa.org/npld/halls-ferrybig-muddy-nfwr/honeysuckle-removal \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/national-public-lands-day/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250805T020150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T020533Z
UID:5987-1758369600-1758398400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Mississippi Earthtones Festival
DESCRIPTION:September 20 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm; Alton Main Street \nOur club will again have a booth at this free & family-friendly event\, which features 100+ educational booths\, live music\, interactive art experiences and performances\, as well as great local food & beverages. The goal is to bring people to Downtown Alton to celebrate life on the Mississippi River and learn about ways that we can all be good stewards of our environment. \nThis event is in conjunction with the Great Rivers Rendezvous\, sponsored by the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. \nWe are looking for volunteers to staff our booth for 2- or 3-hour shifts until dark. It really is a lot of fun. If you can help\, please contact Randy\, our outreach coordinator\, at randynorr@gmail.com \n  \nMRWTA also needs volunteers for the Rendezvous. Many hands are needed for this large annual social paddle event held on the Mississippi River between Portage Des Sioux and Alton.  The one-day event has three starting points with an optional lock-thru. \nThe two day event starts on the Illinois River\, continues to the Mississippi River with overnight camping followed by paddling the following day on the Missouri River.  More details are included with the sign-up link below.\n\nSome of you have already signed on but please fill out the form (via the sign-up link) to tell us your assignment preferences. There’s also a link for those who have not yet signed an annual waiver with MRWTA.\nVOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK-\nhttps://forms.gle/eU5oQ9sqGvV67PjQ7\n 
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/mississippi-earthtones-festival-2/
LOCATION:Alton Amphitheater\, Alton Ampitheater\, Alton\, IL\, 62067\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250502T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180756Z
UID:5079-1757523600-1757532600@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:D.A.S.A. Wednesday night paddle
DESCRIPTION:September 10 5:00-7:30\n\nMembers of our club can volunteer to assist the Disabled Athletes Sports Association by supporting their kayakers during their Wednesday evening Bikes and Boats program at Creve Coeur Lake. Volunteers paddle alongside their kayakers and encourage them as well as give suggestions for paddling. Some have never paddled before\, while others have some experience. Although we do not act as instructors\, we do keep a close eye on them. It is a lot of fun and so rewarding. All members are welcome to come help out. (This is not a club sponsored event).\n\n  \nThis is the last DASA paddle of the year. If you can help\, we meet at the Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake at 5:00\, or as soon thereafter you can get there. Please let Debbie Dyle know you are coming. \ndylemedebbie@gmail.com
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/d-a-s-a-wednesday-night-paddles/
LOCATION:creve coeur lake sailboat cove\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250718T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T134125Z
UID:5678-1757008800-1757016000@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:September Potluck
DESCRIPTION:September 4 @ 6:00 pm at George Winter Park\, Lions Shelter \nJoin us for our annual fall potluck where we get time to socialize with new and current members and catch up on paddling adventures. Rain or shine. Bring us some of your best cooking! We will provide the meat. \nPlease do not bring dogs. We have a couple of members that have a fear of dogs. \nPlease get a “ticket” (below) to register for this event so we know how many people to buy for.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/september-potluck/
LOCATION:George Winter Park\, 401 Allen Road\, Fenton\, MO\, 63026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250819T151547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T151547Z
UID:6143-1756026000-1756051200@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Meramec Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 24@ 9:00 am \nWe will paddle Onondaga State Park to Blue Springs Conservation area. Meet at Blue Springs Conservation Area at 9:00 am to combine boats for shuttle to the put-in. This is a 10-mile paddle on class one water with some possible strainers so most boats are okay. Bring a lunch and something to drink. \nSkill level: This trip is for all skill levels \nPlease check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted\, or to ask questions or post comments.  Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club \nTip leader: Dennis Strubberg dfstrubberg@yahoo.com \nTo attend this trip/event: \n\nYou must reserve ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nThis provides the trip coordinator with important information for safety and communication and gives the club important information we need for reporting to ACA within 30 days of the event.\n You must fill out THIS waiver if you are not an ACA member (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out):  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/w2tMtiwtMzLtEbDeCWe2zH/\n\nIf you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out\, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip. \nIf you are an ACA member but have not yet signed an annual waiver\, or you believe it may expire soon\, fill out this waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.)  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/meramec-paddle/
LOCATION:Blue Springs Conservation Area\, North 2nd & Olive Street\, Bourbon\, MO\, 65441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250808T023726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T003332Z
UID:6029-1755937800-1755968400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Operation Clean Stream Simpson Lake
DESCRIPTION:August 23 @ 8:30 am \nOperation Clean Stream will be meeting at Simpson Lake for a day of clean-up. Donuts included! And shirts for participants. \nAfterward\, there will be a picnic and watershed celebration to celebrate our hard-working volunteers. Join us for Passport to Clean Water\, an educational event where kids can learn about regional land and water stewardship in the Meramec River watershed. \nThe picnic and Passport to Clean Water will take place from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm with a variety of organizations providing hands-on activities for kids! \nPlease email volunteer@openspacestl.org to register for the clean-up. Last minute walk-ons welcome.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/operation-clean-stream-simpson-lake/
LOCATION:Simpson Lake\, 1234 Marshall Road\, Valley Park\, MO\, 63088\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250722T194406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T230033Z
UID:5828-1754816400-1754834400@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Moving Water Skills Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Aug. 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm    Free – $11.50 \nMoving Water Skills Clinic \nPlease note the date of this clinic has changed to a Sunday so that more people can participate. \nWould you like to improve your skills in moving water\, such as the Ozark rivers?  Jim Moody and Kathy Pszonka will be leading a clinic to help participants be better and safer paddlers. Skills include: \n\nAppropriate rescue skills such as using a throw rope.\nSafely paddling past a strainer.\nSwimming to shore in current.\nHow to ferry and peel out.\nWhat to do if you get caught in a strainer.\nOther paddling skills to use in rivers.\n\nThis event is appropriate for beginners and intermediate paddlers. This is not appropriate for minors. It is NOT a whitewater clinic. \nThere are only 10 participant slots\, so first come\, first serve. Please get a ticket only if you are sure you can come. \nYou will get wet. Bring a throw rope and helmet if you have one. A bicycle helmet will also work. Bring a skirt if you normally use one. Also bring lunch\, water\, dry clothes and a folding chair. There are bathroom facilities. \nThe appropriate boat is whatever you would take on an Ozark River (no whitewater boats or boats larger than 14’5”) \nThis is the website to the park:  Cedar Hill Park | Jefferson County\, MO \nEvent leader: Jim Moody moodyjames245@gmail.com \n—————————————————————————————————————————————— \nTo attend this trip: \n\nYou must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).\nYou must fill out a waiver.                                                                                                                                              – non-ACA members: (minors without an ACA membership must also have this waiver filled out):                                    https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/fw3kfvZ3a3epXTPwuA2v9f/                                            – ACA members who have not yet signed an annual waiver\, or you believe it may expire soon\, fill out this                          waiver: (It is visible to our club admin AND acts as an ACA annual waiver.)                                                                    https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VSyMLYT6M3s3w4jDmWBhwN/\n\nIf you are an ACA member and have either an ACA annual waiver or SLCKC annual waiver filled out\, you do not need to sign a waiver for this trip. \n If you do not have a waiver signed and a ticket 2 days prior to the event\, you will not be able to attend.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/moving-water-skills-clinic/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Park\, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd\,\, Cedar Hill\, MO\, 63016\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250813T140150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T142244Z
UID:6091-1754611200-1757030399@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:Board Nominations are open
DESCRIPTION:August 8-September 4\, 2025 \nIt’s that time of year! We’re officially opening our Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors. The positions of President\, Vice President\, Secretary\, and Treasurer are all up for election. Ed (treasurer) and Natalie (secretary) will not be seeking another term for our current roles of Treasurer and Secretary. \nBetween now and Wednesday\, September 4 at noon\, please use this online nomination form to submit your nominations. We will share the slate of candidates at the September 4 potluck. Online voting will run Sept 5 through noon on October 3 and will conclude with in person voting at the October 3 member meeting. Results will be announced at the end of the October 3 meeting. You can find all the election information here: https://stlcanoekayak.com/2026-club-elections/. \nA few notes: \n\nYou may nominate yourself or someone else (with their permission).\nNominees must be current individual or household members (affiliate members are not eligible).\nThis year’s form follows a more detailed format\, similar to the one used by the American Canoe Association. The responses will be shared with the membership after the potluck to help inform your vote.\nIf you don’t have all the nominee’s details but have their consent\, you can simply submit their name—a member of the Board will follow up with them directly.\n\nQuestions about the process? Visit our Nominations Info Page or email Natalie at natalieannjohnson09@gmail.com.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/board-nominations-are-open/
LOCATION:MO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T183117
CREATED:20250619T151120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T151120Z
UID:5475-1754591400-1754598600@stlcanoekayak.com
SUMMARY:August Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:August 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n  \nTopic to be determined. \nThe St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club holds an open monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month\, with some exceptions: we are usually off in July\, we often hold a picnic in September\, and we hold a holiday party in December. Meetings are open to ALL\, whether you are a member\, joining us after a break\, or checking us out for the first time! See events calendar for upcoming meetings. \nMeetings are usually held in the second floor meeting room at: Shrewsbury City Center\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63119. The room is open at 6:30pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7pm. If inclement weather or other circumstances prevent in-person meeting\, we will send out an email to members and hold the meeting via Zoom. \nMeetings can be accessed virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82042351004?pwd=WDR6b0tCWld4cGVTcHZxL08vd1FGZz09
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/august-monthly-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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