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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6324 by David Dickson

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I' m glad you were with us! Now join us for other paddle trips. They are a lot of fun.

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Eileen Lenkman

2 years 3 months ago #6322 by Eileen Lenkman

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Eleanor

You can upload them to the website here under the Skills Clinic or send them to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thanks!

Eileen

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Eleanor Pardini

2 years 3 months ago #6320 by Eleanor Pardini

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Huge thank you to all the organizers and instructors at the clinic on Saturday! I learned SO much and had such a good time. Really appreciated how kind and welcoming everyone was. I got a few good action photos. Let me know if there is someone I can email these to. Thank you all!

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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6319 by David Dickson

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A HUGE thank you to all the Clinic instructors, assistants, safety boaters, and volunteers for your contributions to the success of this years event. From the feedback I got throughout the day, the participants learned a lot and had fun. You are the reason for that. Thank you again!

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Ollie Langhorst

2 years 3 months ago #6318 by Ollie Langhorst

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Thanks so much to the leaders who made this year's clinic a success. Lots of fun and I learned so much. THANK YOU!

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Randy Morgart

2 years 3 months ago #6316 by Randy Morgart

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Dave you are welcome to ride with Aven and I, I'll have my trailer so plenty of room for a long boat. Planning to be in that area about 6:30. Give me a call 314 8o9 2562 Randy

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Sarah Watson

2 years 3 months ago #6315 by Sarah Watson

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I am, but not sure how a 17' kayak will do in the bed (8ft) of my truck. My boats are only 14 ft, so I just lay the tailgate down and they stick out about 4 ft. Yours would be about 7 ft give or take. If you're ok with that, you're welcome to ride 3 across with us (my nephew will also be with me).

Sarah Watson

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Dave J Ewen

2 years 3 months ago #6314 by Dave J Ewen

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Is anyone driving down Saturday morning at the crack-o-dawn and passing through Fenton on Hwy141 -- to reach Hwy21 -- who has room for a passenger and 17ft kayak? My truck is currently waiting for a part so I am lacking transportation and I can only spare Saturday.

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Eleanor Pardini

2 years 3 months ago #6310 by Eleanor Pardini

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I'm planning to go to Council Bluff on Friday as well. Will stay tuned to hear if folks are going to set up in a particular area of the campground (perhaps I can look for all the boats? ;-) Note there is not currently water service in the campground, but per website "Public drinking water and showers are available at the privately managed Chapel Hill Beach located within Council Bluff Recreation Area"

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Ollie Langhorst

2 years 3 months ago #6309 by Ollie Langhorst

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I just signed up. Thank you!

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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6308 by David Dickson

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Ollie,
I don't see you on the sign up list (as of noon 8-9-22). If you are having trouble signing up online, please let us know.
Dave D.

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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6307 by David Dickson

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Joan,
The easiest way to get directions is the search "Council Bluff Beach" in Google Maps. I added this to the trip description. You can also use the GPS coordinates Jim Bensman posted: N37 43.918 W90 56.390
Dave D.

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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6306 by David Dickson

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Ollie,
Yes, you can take the course. The Canoe class would likely be best for you.
Dave Dickson

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David Dickson
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2 years 3 months ago #6305 by David Dickson

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Joan, We did not set up a particular section of the campground for this event. If you have a suggested area, please post it so others can join you.
Dave Dickson

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joan twillman

2 years 3 months ago #6303 by joan twillman

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I will be going to Council Bluffs on Friday. Do we have a particular section of the campground? I have not camped there in many years. Also, let me know if you want to carpool. I am taking a lot of boats so I need to drive.

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Ollie Langhorst

2 years 3 months ago #6302 by Ollie Langhorst

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I will be.

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Eleanor Pardini

2 years 3 months ago #6301 by Eleanor Pardini

Replied by Eleanor Pardini on topic Safety and Skills Clinic

Hi, I'm replying over here Dave Haessig. Sorry for posting in multiple places, I'm learning how to use this forum system. My friend would need a kayak and a paddle for sure. I'm hoping we can borrow or buy another adult PFD this week (hope he gets hooked and wants his own!). I'll confirm if he can go or not - thanks for offering to bring an extra boat! Wanted to know if it was an option before confirming.

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Ollie Langhorst

2 years 3 months ago #6299 by Ollie Langhorst

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Question for the leaders of this event: I'm planning on coming down for the full moon paddle on the 12 and overnighting at the campground. I'd like to do the safety and skills clinic as well, but have a pack canoe rather than a kayak. Would I still be able to participate even though I'm in a canoe (using double paddle) rather than kayak? the canoe does have some built in floatation, if that matters. Thanks!

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Jim Bensman

2 years 3 months ago #6298 by Jim Bensman

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Enter N37 43.918 W90 56.390 into google maps. Once you get there, Turn left, follow road to the end