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SUMMARY:April Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month one of our members\, Cathy McCredie\, will be showing us stretching exercises for kayaking. This is so important to keep our muscles from injury\, especially as we get older.  Cathy wrote: \n“We will cover both stretching and strengthening.  This will be a participatory presentation.  I suggest wearing comfortable clothing.” \nWe will also be doing a follow-up discussion of trip planning. \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/april-monthly-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Shrewsbury Community Center\, meeting room 1\, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave\,\, Shrewsbury\, MO\, 63119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lake Carlyle Paddle - This trip has been cancelled.
DESCRIPTION:April 5 @ 10:00 am – April 6 @ 5:00 pm     \nThis trip has been cancelled.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/lake-carlyle-paddle-april-5-6/
LOCATION:Eldon Hazlet State Park boat ramp\, Carlyle\, IL\, 62231\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buffalo River Trip
DESCRIPTION:April 12@ 8:00 am– April 13 @ 5:00 pm    Free – $11.50 \nThis is a car camping trip on the Buffalo River.  We will paddle the upper Buffalo starting at Steel Creek and paddle to Kyle’s Landing Saturday and Sunday we will paddle from Kyle’s Landing to Erbie.  Appropriate boats are all plastic boats 15 feet or shorter.  This trip is for intermediate to advanced paddlers.  There is camping both at Steel Creek (reservable through recreation.gov) and Kyle’s landing (first come first get).  You will need to bring camping gear and food.  On Saturday we will hike to Hemmed in Hallow\, which is off the river. You will want to bring hiking shoes or boots.  Saturday’s paddle will be 8 miles and Sunday’s is 6 miles.  You will need to pack lunch for both days and plenty to drink. Dress for immersion\, preferably a drysuit or wet suit or change of clothes in a dry bag. \nBuffalo became the Buffalo National River by Act of Congress on March 1\, 1972\, and was the first river ever designated as a “national river”\, a designation that protects natural rivers from dams\, impoundments and other obstructions that change the character of the river and disrupt the natural land and water life that flourishes there. The Upper section has all of the whitewater rapids to be found along the river but also features some very beautiful topography among which are sink holes and caves\, springs and waterfalls\, 500+ foot tall bluffs overlooking the river and many interesting rock formations that captivate the attention of those into rock structures and the stories they tell.  The Upper Buffalo is a great place to paddle in northern Arkansas. \nThe scenery coming out of the Ozarks is breath-taking. With a gradient of about 11 feet per mile the river drops at a respectable rate\, creating a good current when there is adequate water to paddle. The milky green color of the water\, due to naturally occurring infusions of minerals\, is characteristic of several Arkansas rivers including the Buffalo. Water temperatures can be quite cold (low 40’s) in the dead of winter\, and a comfortable 80+ degrees in mid-summer. While not the biggest rapids in Arkansas\, the Upper Buffalo offers spectacular vistas and good\, fun rapids that for novice to intermediate paddlers. \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 and raccoons may be the biggest “threat” you will encounter. If 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. \n  \nTrip Leader Dave Haessig 314-304-7970 dghaessig@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.\nYou must fill out an event-specific waiver. This waiver link includes options for ACA members and non-members\, as well as adults and minors: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/mHaqrk7yQ49aCoT26Fx38F/\n\nTo chat about this event: If you want to chat about who is going\, ask questions\, arrange carpools\, or check last minute updates\, please see the relevant post on the Club-Sanctioned Trip Into & Comments section of our forums: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com) \nWe will also be posting on the Club Sanctioned Trips forum the names of people who have signed up for the trip.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/buffalo-river-trip/
LOCATION:Steel Creek Campground\, Buffalo River Trail\, Jasper\, AR\, 72641
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SUMMARY:Meramec River Overnight
DESCRIPTION:April 22@ 10:00 pm – April 24@ 3:00 pm    Free – $11.50 \n3 day\, 2 night kayak camping on the Meramec River \nFed by the Meramec Spring and many smaller springs\, the Meramec is floated most of the year. The most floated sections are those between Meramec Spring and Meramec State Park\, although there is still much reasonably attractive river down to St. Clair or even Pacific. Beyond that point\, however\, real estate developments\, railroads\, and industry may make the river unattractive to some paddlers. For those who do not mind these distractions\, the river is floatable right down to the Mississippi. Difficulty: I\, seldom II. \nThis will be a leisurely paddle from Woodson K Woods Conservation area (mile marker 26.2) to Onondaga Cave State Park (mile marker 68.4).  and we’ll stop for photo opportunities and for anything that looks interesting. Bring enough food and water and other beverages for 3 days and two nights. Bring appropriate camping and paddling gear for the forecasted weather. Remember that your paddle gear is determined by the water temperature. A dry suit or wet suit may be advisable. If you are interested in camping before or after the trip\, Onondaga State Park is a good place\, but you need to make your own arrangements. Let the Trip Leader know if you are going to do this. \nThis trip is suitable for minors who are strong paddlers (we will be covering over 30 miles.) \nRecommended boats: canoes and 12′-14′ kayaks. \nWe can meet at REI (1214 Town and Country Crossing Dr\, Town and Country\, MO 63017) on Hwy 141 at 10am to caravan to take out at Onondaga State Park. We will consolidate cars there and drive up to put in at Scott’s Ford Access\, or we can meet you at the river access. \nWe will post trip updates on the trip forum. \nhttps://mostateparks.com/park/onondaga-cave-state-park \nhttps://www.floatmissouri.com/plan/missouri-rivers/meramec-river/ \nTrip leader: Eileen Lenkman  eileen.lenkman@sbcglobal.net \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.\nYou must fill out an event-specific waiver.  This waiver link includes options for ACA members and non-members\, as well as minors.  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/JGRJJF76UkYp4xLmcsHNwY/\n\nTo chat about this event: If you want to chat about who is going\, ask questions\, arrange carpools\, or check last minute updates\, please see the relevant post on the Club-Sanctioned Trip Into & Comments section of our forums:  Meramec River Trip April 22-24 – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/meramec-river-overnight/
LOCATION:Woodson K Woods Conservation Area\, Steelville\, MO\, MO\, 65565\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bourbeuse River Fishing (or not) Trip
DESCRIPTION:April 26 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm    Free – $11.50 \n\n\n\nThis will be a 7-mile leisurely float from Mill Rock Access to Wenkel Ford. Fishing is the primary purpose of the trip\, but it is open to anyone interested in a slower pace.  This underutilized river is surprising scenic with sandstone bluffs along a good portion of this route.  Fishing is usually good. This trip is appropriate for paddlers with an intermediate skill level. Please do not bring a boat over 14′ long. \nMinors are welcome if accompanied by their parent. \nBring a lunch\, snacks\, and enough liquids to stay hydrated.   Sunscreen\, bug spray\, sunglasses and a hat would probably come in handy.  PFD’s will be required. Since the water will still be fairly chilly\, a change of clothes in a dry bag should be brought in case of immersion. This trip will be contingent on a favorable river level and weather on the day of the event.  \nMeet at the Eureka Walmart parking lot at 7AM to consolidate gear to as few vehicles as possible\, then proceed to the put in point at Mill Rock Access.  We would then shuttle as many vehicles as possible to Wenkel Ford.\nIf anyone feels they must drive directly to the put in point take I-44 west and get off at exit 225 in Sullivan.  Turn right and immediately left on Hwy WW to Hwy 185 ( about 1/2 mile.)  Turn right on Hwy 185  and go about 2 miles to Hwy H.  Take Hwy H 11 miles to Mill Rock Rd. turn right on Mill Rock Rd. and go 2.5 miles to Access.  Do not follow directions from any GPS device\, as it will take you to the wrong side of the river where there is no parking and no access.\n\n\n\nTrip leader: Gary Strohmeyer  gstroh@sbcglobal.net \n  \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.\nYou must fill out an event-specific waiver. This waiver link includes options for ACA members and non-members\, as well as adults and minors:  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/BjoUzt9C6xPAWLJxvAGqBj/\n\nTo chat about this event: If you want to chat about who is going\, ask questions\, arrange carpools\, or check last minute updates\, please see the relevant post on the Club-Sanctioned Trip Into & Comments section of our forums: Club Sanctioned Trip Info & Comments – St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club (stlcanoekayak.com) \nWe will also be posting on the Club Sanctioned Trips forum the names of people who have signed up for the trip.
URL:https://stlcanoekayak.com/event/bourbeuse-river-fishing-trip/
LOCATION:Mill Rock Access Bourbeuse River
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