St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club

Moving Water Skills Clinic
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cedar Hill Park, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd,, Cedar Hill, MO, 63016, United States
June 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Free – $11.50
On the Big River at Cedar Hill Park, 6801 Cedar Hill Rd. Cedar Hill MO 63016
This 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
Members will benefit from both the Annual Clinic, held the Saturday before, and this clinic, as different skills will be taught.
This event is appropriate for beginners and intermediate paddlers. It is not appropriate for minors.
Dress for immersion, air and water temperatures. You will be wet.
What 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.
Specific risks involved with this clinic:

exposure to water
submerged rocks and obstacles
swimming in fast currents with PFD on
sun
insects

Please 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
Risks 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.
Trip Leader: Kathy Pszonka iamakayaknmom@hotmail.com
There is a limit of 20 participants. Please get tickets below.

If 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.
If 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.

Women and the MR 340 Race
2026-06-27 13:30 - 22:30 | Weldon Springs Conservation Area, 6990 S Missouri 94, St. Charles, MO, 63304
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.
Location: Weldon Spring Conservation Area, Blanchette Landing, and the river between.
Target: 16 women, registered to race the MR-340 in 2026 who have never finished it
Staff: 8 women with knowledge, experience, training, and time on the river
Purpose: Building a community of female racers with emphasis on fun, confidence, skills, and river knowledge
Sample Topics: Preparations, strategy, navigation, hazards, hygiene, night paddling, safety
Cost: $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.
We 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.
To attend this class:

Register for the MR 340.
Become 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
Log into your new account and get a ticket for this event (below).
Have 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
If 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.

We are only able to accommodate 16 attendees but will create a waiting list when that number is filled.
Once 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

Risks 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.

Big River Kids and Family Trip (free-$11.50)
2026-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Mammoth Access Big River, De Soto, MO, 63020, United States
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.
The 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.
We will meet at Mammoth Access at 9:00 am.
Water classification:
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.
Possible 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.
Skill level required: This trip is appropriate for beginner paddlers.
Type of boat required: all boats.
Participants must bring: (Take this off the Request form for STL Canoe & Kayak Club trip/event.)

water
lunch/snacks
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle
bug spray
sunscreen
squirt guns and toys would be fun

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
How to dress: Appropriate clothing for kayaking. No cotton. If wearing sandals, they should have back straps.
Minors are welcome on this trip. A parent or guardian needs to also attend.
Please 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
Risks 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.
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Tip leader: Dave Haessig 314-304-7970
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know.

If 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
If 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.

Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail
2026-07-25 09:00 - 18:00 | Finger Lakes State Park boat ramp, 1505 Peabody Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
We will be doing a 1-day paddle on the beautiful Finger Lakes water trail, which is all flat water. It is at least a 5-mile paddle, but if some of us decide to go longer, we can. This is an old Peabody Coal strip-mine. There are several good-sized ponds connected by numerous narrow channels. Rather unique place to paddle. Plentiful native flora and fauna.
Meeting Location: We will meet at Finger Lakes State Park Boat Ramp parking lot at 9:00 am. Take I-70 west to Columbia Mo. take exit 128A to Hwy 63 north, go north ~ 10 miles to Peabody Rd. turn right, go ~ 9/10ths miles to park entrance. When the road turns left, go ~ 8/10ths mile to boat ramp parking lot. The take-out is the same location, so no need to shuttle.
Camping options: Finger Lakes State Park offers basic and 30-amp and 50-amp electric campsites. One of the trip leaders will be camping (Carolyn).
Water classification: Class I (easy)
Possible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip): Water is deep in places, and the banks can be steep.
Skill level required: New Beginner (paddler with little to no skills.)
Type of boat required: any.
How to dress: Dress for immersion. No cotton. If wearing sandals, they should have back straps.
Participants must bring:

Appropriate clothing for hot summer weather, with a complete change of clothes in a dry bag.
Fishing tackle if you want to fish.
sunscreen
water (bring extra – it will be hot).
snacks
lunch
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
Minors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends.

Please check out the Club Sanctioned Trips forum for additional information as it is posted, or to ask questions or post comments. Finger Lakes State Park Water Trail – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club
Risks 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.
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Tip leaders: Gary Strohmeyer (314-585-8889), Carolyn Knarr (314-556-1427)
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason, let the Trip Leader know.

If 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.
If 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.

North Fork of the White (free-$11.50)
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | North Fork of the White Recreation Area, Pottersville, MO, 65790, United States
This a 2-day trip with base camping at the North Fork or Twin Bridges Campground. We will be paddling the first day from the North Fork Recreation area to Blair Bridge. We are unsure of the second day paddle at this point, as we are waiting for Twin Bridges to open up for the season and to see if MDC repairs the Hebron access.
The 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 to II 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. The 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.
We will be meeting at 8:00 am on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the boat ramp in the North Fork Recreation Area.
Camping options:
There is camping at North Fork campground which is primitive and first come. You can also camp or get a cabin at Twin Bridges campground.
Water classification: Class I and Class II:
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.
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.
Possible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):
This river has swift current, a drop-off to paddle over, large rocks to navigate around, riffles, wave trains, possible strainers (downed trees), cold water temperatures, undercut rocks, and potential for entrapment.
Skill 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.)
Type of boat required: Plastic, 15′ or shorter.
Participants must bring:

A helmet (a bicycle helmet is not acceptable)
A complete change of clothes in a dry bag.
water
lunch for on the river
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle
sunscreen
bug spray
camping gear and food

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
How to dress: Dress for immersion. The water can be cold. No cotton. Sandals must have back straps.
Minors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends.

Please 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
Risks 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.
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Tip leader: Dave Haessig (314-304-7970)
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you purchase a ticket for this trip but decide you cannot attend, PLEASE contact the trip leader to let them know.

If 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.
If 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.

Ticket sales end Aug. 12 at 5:00 pm.

Current River Camping and Kayaking
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Cedar Grove Canoe Access, route 651, Jadwin, MO, 65501
This is a 2-day paddle with base camping at Pulltite.
Saturday we will put in at Cedar Grove and take out at Pulltite. On Sunday we will put in at Pulltite and take out at Upper Round Springs.
The Current River is a year-around stream with adequate flow almost anytime. It is a flatwater river that is fed by more springs than any other Missouri river, keeping its flow constant. The river drops at a rate of about 4.4 feet per mile. Its designation as part of the National Scenic Riverways program protects the Current River under federal law from over-commercialization, damming or otherwise obstructing the flow of the river or disrupting natural plant and biological life on and around the river. Surrounding the river are dense stands of maples, hickories, oaks, elms and many other species of hardwood trees, all of which provide a visual feast during the fall season when the colors begin to change. The Current River is known for its astounding natural beauty amid Ozark vistas that were made for photo postcards. With many springs to see, and some are quite amazing for the volume they pump into the river, and other topographical wonders to explore there is plenty to keep you busy and interested on any part of this beautiful river.
Be sure to bring along a camera (and drybag!) with plenty of film, compact flash cards or disc memory for the photos you will surely want to take.
Meeting Location: Cedar Grove access, 8:00 am.
Camping: Pulltite Campground.
Water classification: The Current River is a Class I (occasionally Class II) river.
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.
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.
Possible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip):
Strainers, root wads, rocks and other obstacles to navigate around.
Skill level required:
Beginner (paddler who has a proficient forward stroke, knows other basic strokes, and can maneuver their boat in Class 1 moving water.)
Type of boat required: As the Current River is somewhat rocky, you may want to bring a plastic (“rotomold”) boat.
How to dress: Dress for immersion. The Current River is spring fed, so it is cold year-round. No cotton. If wearing sandals, they should have back straps.
Participants must bring: (Take this off the Request form for STL Canoe & Kayak Club trip/event.)

A complete change of clothes in a dry bag.
water
lunch for 2 days on the river
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle
bug spray
sunscreen
camping gear and food

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
Minors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends.
Please 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
Risks 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.
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Tip leader: Dave Haessig 314-304-7970
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason, let the Trip Leader know.

If 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.
If 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.

Ticket sales end Sept. 24 at 8:00 am

Eleven Point River Overnight (free-$11.50)
2026-10-17 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Greer Crossing Recreation Area, Hwy. 19, Winona, MO, 65588
We will be paddling from Greer Crossing on Saturday to Riverton Access on Sunday with camping on the river Saturday night.
The Eleven Point River is not for everybody, but for those wanting a semi-wilderness trip down a gorgeous river offering easy whitewater and scenic beauty that is hard to match, this is the place to paddle in Missouri. It is fed by some of the loveliest wild springs in the state. Those of the upper river are relatively small, but Greer Spring, which is the second largest within the state, is surrounded by walking fern and other vegetation in its natural state. The main outlet boils from its basin and plunges down the hillside to the Eleven Point River 1.25 miles away. The average flow is more than 300 cubic feet per second, and the drop is 62 feet. However, a raft run down the spring several years ago resulted in a drowning. The spring is on private property and has been graciously left open to the public, but permission to float the spring will not be given. Greer Spring nearly doubles the size of the river and makes the Eleven Point below Hwy. 19 quite floatable even in dry years. An 11-mile section of the river below Greer Spring is managed by MDC for rainbow trout. An area known as The Irish Wilderness, through which the river runs, is well named and indicates the character of this cool, fast river. The Eleven Point is a National Scenic River.
You can see a description of this river in Terrain Magazine: Mysteries of the Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks – Terrain Magazine
Meeting Location: Greer Crossing Recreation Area boat ramp at 8:00 am Saturday.
Camping options:
We will be camping on the river Saturday night with optional camping at Greer Crossing (first come basis) on Friday night.
Water classification: Class I with some Class II
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.
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.
Possible hazards or difficult sections of water paddled (other hazards may also be encountered on the trip): tight turns, strainers, root wads, obstacles to navigate around.
Skill 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.)
Type of boat required: Boats big enough to carry gear for camping
How 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.
Participants must bring:

A complete change of clothes in a dry bag. (if not wearing a dry suit.)
water
lunches for on the river.
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle
camping gear packed in dry bags for camping on the river.

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
Minors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends.

Please 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
Risks 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.
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Tip leader: Dave Haessig (314-304-7970)
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason, let the Trip Leader know.

If 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.
If 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.

Ticket sales end October 15 at 8:00 am

Bourbeuse River Paddle and Picnic
2026-11-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Uhlemeyer Access, Union, MO
This is a 1-day paddle from Uhlemeyer access to Robertsville State Park boat ramp. We will have a potluck afterward at Robertsville State Park.
“Although the Gasconade has a reputation for being crooked, the meandering of the Bourbeuse is more extreme. It winds for nearly 100 miles with an airplane distance of only 27 miles. This is a relatively small, slow river which is not as clear as many of the streams farther south.” (A Paddler’s Guide to Missouri) It is one of 2 major Tributaries of the Meramec River, the other being Big River. “It provides some rather good bass fishing, has many picturesque features and is surprisingly little cut up by roads crossing it. It is seldom floatable in summer above Bartel Bend (Hwy. H) and becomes rather “civilized” beyond the first Union Bridge.” (Float Missouri) Anyone can paddle the Bourbeuse.
Meeting Location: Uhlemeyer Access (Exit I-44 at Route 0 and go south to the access, which is immediately to the west.)
Water classification:
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.
Skill level required:
New Beginner (paddler with little to no skills.)
Type of boat required: any
How to dress: Dress for immersion. A dry suit or wetsuit is needed or change of clothing in a drybag. No cotton.
Participants must bring: (Take this off the Request form for STL Canoe & Kayak Club trip/event.)

A complete change of clothes in a dry bag. (if not wearing a dry suit.)
water
lunch
U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket)
“pealess” whistle
food for potluck afterward if you want to participate

For a list of items to bring that might be helpful for new paddlers, here is a link: Kayaking Gear for Every Trip
Minors are welcome on this trip if a parent or guardian attends.

Please 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
Risks 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.
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Tip leader: (Include phone number)
To attend this trip/event:
You must reserve a ticket for each person attending (see tickets below).
This provides the trip leader with important information they need for safety and communication, and information the club needs for ACA reporting.
If you get a ticket and then cannot go for any reason, let the Trip Leader know.

If 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.
If 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.

Ticket sales end 9/12 at 8:00 am.
