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Trip planners can send their trip plans to seversondc2@gmail.com. Please include all the details of the trip along with a contact e-mail. You can also post your trip on the calendar. |
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IPC"s Paddlers' Patrol and Geneva Kayak, are co-sponsoring Rescue Me! Thursdays. (RM!T) will be offered every Thursday evening in May and June. Each evening will start promptly at 6:00pm and go until dark. Each evening will be open to all paddlers and each will concentrate on one aspect of rescue training. Each training will be coordinated by experienced instructors Participants must supply their own equipment ie: boat, wet or dry suits, PFDs, throw ropes, etc. Bring whatever equipment you have, there will be a small amount of extra rescue equipment that can be loaned. You must be dressed properly for conditions and ready to get wet. May 5- Rescue ropes, May 12-Boat over boat, T rescues, May 19-Swimming paddler rescues. wading rescues, May 26 Towing bumping, June 2-pinned boat, June 9-Rescue Ropes, June 16 Boat over Boat, T rescues June 23-Review There is no charge for this practice.
June24th Paddle and Prattle This is a joint Paddle with the fine people of CASKA. We will meet in Waucondaat the Bangs Lake public launch. AfterTouring the lake ,we willstop at Lindy’s for food and spirits. Contact Joe Carey
July 2nd –Pyrotechnics Paddle 4th of July weekend picnic and paddle during the fireworks. This is a great time not to be missed. 4814 W Shore Drive. McHenry contact Joe Carey
July 15th– Full Moon Paddle @Lake Geneva Russ Johnson
July 10th— 2011 PCP ANNUAL RESCUE CLINIC July 10th at Jericho Lake in Aurora
This year we’re taking advantage of Geneva Kayak Center’s excellent teaching staff to provide instruction for our rescue clinic. The cost will be $75 per person and Prairie Coast Paddlers will reimburse $40 of this once you have completed the clinic, making it only $35 for members. This reimbursement is being provided to all who are registered club members as June 1st of this year.
Sign up for the PCP Annual Rescue Clinic by calling Scott at GKC at 630-882-9211 and have your method of payment handy. The deadline for members signing up is June 20th, and after that we will open up to non-members until June 27th (although without the reimbursement). Be sure to mention you're a Prairie Coast Paddlers club member to get the discounted $75 price. There is a limit of 20 students for this clinic.
The clinic will be held at Jericho Lake in Aurora, and will start promptly at 10:00 am. Be sure to arrive early so you're ready to start by this time. We will continue until 4:00 pm. Bring your boat, paddling gear, a lunch, plenty of water, and sunscreen. Also, bring any safety gear you have such as a pump, paddle float, towing rig and helmet. Dress for immersion. If needed, GKC has boats and equipment available for rent.
Skills to be taught: Solo and group rescue scenarios, including the re-enter and roll, paddle float rescue and improving on the T-rescue. Also, bring any new ideas to the class and we'll try them out!
Directions: Jericho Lake Park is at the intersection of Jericho Road and Barnes Road, in Aurora. Use the east entrance and we will meet at the boat launch. This is just west of Highway 83 (Orchard Road).
Let Steve Muntz know that you’ve signed up so we can take the appropriate money out of the treasury for reimbursing everyone who attends. GKC won't have information about the club membership reimbursement, so please contact Bill Silva, Brooke Gabris or Steve Muntz with any questions about this.
July 19th--Make Michigan Paddle Contact Doug Thomas
July 23rd-24th-Dawn in the Dells Friday and Saturday night camping at Mirror Lake State Park Campground We will do Mirror Lake on Saturday and the Dells on Sunday. Contact Joe Carey
August 9th Pierce Lake Meet near the concession building at 6:00 we will paddle till dark then make an ice cream stop . Contact Steve Muntz
August 13th—Dawg Daze Door with Dave Story Contact Dave Story
August 14th—Pedal and Paddle Carol Beach Pleasant Prairie WI 9AM Cycling to Kenosha and back along the lakeshore 11AM lunch at Carol Beach (bring sack lunch) 12:30 pm paddle on Lake Michigan Various speeds and distances Contact Brooke
Sept 3-6th —Apostle Islands Spending Saturday Sunday and Monday nights at Sand Island Group Site B. For now the plan is to meet at the Little Sand Bay for an afternoon paddle to the site on Saturday. Early paddle back on Tuesday with road trip home. This is an open water paddle on Lake Superior. Those interested in joining will need some experience and skills in these conditions. Contact Steve Muntz
Oct 11th—Lake Michigan Contact Doug Thomas
Oct 23rd—Lake Geneva Paddle
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If you are interested in any of the events below….click on the leaders name and e-mail them directly for more information. Please remember to swap cell phone numbers in case you get lost on your way. RSVP to the trips as early as you can so they do not end up cancelling due to low attendance. |