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• HCKC: PLEASE READ: AGENDA FOR DEMO DAY--SOCIAL--PICNIC... TO WELCOME NEW CLUB MEMBERS

  • When
    June 07, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    GEIST PARK: 10979 FLORIDA RD. FORTVILLE IN
  • Registered
    28 registrants

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  AGENDA FOR THE DAY:

  • 12N--ARRIVE, UNLOAD BOATS IN THE CIRCLE, PARK CAR, SIGN WAVER @ THE SHELTER AND CARRY BOATS TO PUT-IN; 
  • 12:30--SAFETY BOATS IN PLACE 
  • 12:45--PICK BOAT AND START THE DEMO; SAFETY BOATS WILL BE IN THE WATER
  • 12:45--3:30 (OR 3:45)--ENJOY PADDLING; SOCIALIZING AND SNACKING TIL DINNER
  • 4PM--DINNER GRILLED BRATS AND BURGERS BY VICKI, OUR CHEF
  • 5PM--CLEAN UP, PACKUP (PEOPLE CAN STAY LONGER IF DESIRED. WE HAVE THE SHELTER TIL 8PM)

  
  

  PICNIC    PADDLE    PLAY

   LET’S WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS TO THE HCKC

  DEMO DAY & PICNIC

  
  

  **SATURDAY, JUNE 7**

  12N--5PM

  GEIST PARK: 10979 FLORIDA RD. FORTVILLE IN 

  

  HCKC: DEMO DAY—SOCIAL—PICNIC

  TRY A BOAT YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD PADDLE

  TRY A PADDLE YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD USE

  MEET CLUB MEMBERS WHO HAPPILY WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

  ENJOY A PICNIC LUNCH/DINNER OF BRATS, BURGERS, AND SIDES

  PLEASE BRING A PITCH-IN SIDE DISH 

  (WILL CONTACT SOME MEMBERS TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATE ITEMS)

  BYO NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 

  
  

  *BRING AS MANY BOATS AND PADDLES AS YOU CAN CARRY

  *MARK ALL EQUIPMENT WITH NAME AND CELL #; *BRING WHEELS

  *THE SIGN ON THE SHELTER READS: “DAVIS FRIENDS AND KAYAKERS”

  *QUESTIONS: CONTACT—marianndvs@gmail.com

  
  

  DATE: SA
  

  
  

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• West Fork White River (paddle from a new put-in)

  • When
    June 08, 2025
  • Location
    near Anderson
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  White River Paddle From Anderson to Perkinsville PAS, our take-out. (or 100 yards north of Bonges Tavern on the right in Cicero IN)

  Bonges has an Anderson address: 9830 W 280 N, Anderson, IN 46011

  
  

  Trip Leader: Mariann Davis, C-317-213-5600, marianndvs@gmail.com

  Date: June 8, 2025  

  Meet-up time & Place: 10:30 AM @ the put in @ Madison Avenue (Derby Downs) Park: 23 N. Madison Ave., Anderson IN 46016

  Meet-up Location:  The 12.5 mile trip has its put in at Madison Avenue Park in Anderson— turn off Madison Ave. just south of the White River Bridge.  The park is on the east side of the street. 

  What to Bring: PFD, paddle, camera, sunscreen, lunch, dry bag, hat…Dress for the water and air temp.

  Contingencies on this paddle: The best water level for this trip is about 250-400 cfs on the Anderson gauge.  If lower we will have to cancel:  Cancelations will be made the evening before the trip by 8 PM.

  A “NO EMAIL” IS A “GO EMAIL" Any cancellation Email will be sent out by 8 pm the evening before the paddle trip.

  This is a beautiful, forgotten section of the White River with a heavily shaded corridor of mature trees. You can sing or hum along with the sounds of the abundant waterfowl or just enjoy a relaxing paddle in nature's quietude.

  Contact Marianndvs@gmail.com for questions.

  
  

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• Fall Creek

  • When
    June 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Indianapolis-see description
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Fall Creek Trip

  Saturday , June 14

  10 am

  Don’t have time to paddle distant rivers? Then join us for an eastside Indianapolis favorite. Bring a lunch, sunscreen and water in addition to your usual paddling gear. Life vests are required to be worn on club trips.

  Meet at the McDonald’s at 9833 Fall Creek Road (E. 79th & Fall Creek Rd.) at 10 am. The put in is across the street and once boats are unloaded we will shuttle to the take out. There are 2 possible take outs so folks will need to decide which they prefer. Emerson take out is a 7.2 mile trip and Keystone is a 9.7 mile trip. Lunch will be just below ‘Killer’ Falls…new paddlers don’t be intimidated as it is just a short rapids. This creek goes up and down quickly so if there are any challenges the trip leader will notify you by 7 pm on Friday, June 13.

  Meeting time: 10 am

  Meeting location: McDonald’s parking lot

  at 9833 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis 46256

  Shuttle: 10:30 am

  On the water: 11:15 am

  Off the water:

  Emerson take out approximately 2:30 pm

  Keystone take out approximately 3:45 pm

  Contact:  Sue Foxx

                     sue.ann.foxx@gmail.com

                     317-363-4074

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• East Fork White River

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  • Location
    south central Indiana
  • Registered
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  East Fork White River, Saturday July 12

  The reliable East Fork is one of only a hand full of Hoosier streams that can be paddled in near drought conditions
  

  East Fork White River trip leader since 2010,

  Richard Tekulve

  
  

  
  

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• Eagle Creek Triathlon Safety Boat July 19

  • When
    July 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Park Reservoir, Indianapolis, In

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  Swimming portion of the  Indy Sprint Triathlon Series.  HCKC members and guest provide safety boats for the swimmers in the 500 meter course.  Participants are there to provide assistance to swimmers, guide them on the course,  allow a place to rest or signal for extraction.  We will be on the outside of the course while city lifeguards are on the inside of the course. Meet at the Eagle Creek Park office on 56th street just northwest of the main park entrance and just before you get to the bridge over the reservoir. 

  If you're bringing a guest or another family member please register them separately.

   We must be unloaded and on the water by 7:45-50 as the swimming starts at 8am.   Instructions will be given just prior to the event.  No special skills needed.  Items which may enhance your effectiveness are whistle,  short throw line and float, extra PFD.  We are usually done by 9.  Some go to breakfast, some go paddle around, some have to go home and do chores. 

  This is an important event to HCKC as we the club is paid a $1000.00 for helping with this event.  You will get an event T-shirt for participating, please register with shirt size.  Canoe, Kayak or paddle board OK. 

   If you have questions or concerns please contact Dwayne James at dwaynesjamesa1@hotmail.com.

   Thanks for your help.

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• NON-HCKC Indiana Paddlers Rendezvous

  • Start
    August 01, 2025
  • End
    August 03, 2025

  Muskrat's

  Wildcat Creek Expeditions

   

  Newsletter.......Chapter 1583.......May 28th 2025

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  40th Annual Indiana Paddlers Rendezvous

  August 1-2-3, 2025

   

  (Please Share this will all Paddling & River Protection Groups)

   

   

   

   

      The 40th Annual Indiana Paddlers Rendezvous will be held on the Driftwood River near Edinburgh & Columbus.  The Dates are August 1-2-3.

   

      Our Base of Operations will be held at HEFLIN PARK.  Heflin Park has

  a Lovely Campground, with 35 Campsites all located on the Banks of the

  Driftwood River.  We have plans for 3 Very Nice Trips, which will all Start

  or End at the Park's Access Landing.  We have reserved a very nice Shelter

  House for our Saturday Evening Party & Auction.

  
  

  Heflin Park Campsites fill the Streambank for a Quarter-Mile

     Heflin Park is a very Popular Camping destination.  Friday & Saturday

  Reservations Fill Up Quickly.  There are Sites available for all types of

  Camping vehicles and trailers.  As of this Morning, Site#15 is the only one

  that has been Reserved for the IPR Weekend........it's MINE !!!  There are

  also several nice Motels located very close to Heflin Park.

   

      I have attached a copy of the Heflin Park Brochure.  The Brochure has

  almost all of the details You will need.   Each section was enlarged to a Full Page, so the details are easy to read. 

   

      If You plan to Camp at this 40th Annual IPR, the best method is to Call the Park Office to make Your Reservations.  Searching On-line You might find the words "Camping is 1st-Come 1st-Served. 

  THAT HAS CHANGED.

  Camping is Strictly by Reservation now.  Call the Number below to make Your Reservation, and select the type of Site that You prefer. 

   

  812-350-1834

   

   

       The complete IPR Trip Announcement will be provide sometime soon.

  There will also be Requests for Auction Donations, Volunteer positions,

  Chili Supper, and T-Shirt Reservations.   If You have any Questions,

  just email to Muskrat for answers. 

  But, Reserve Your Campsite Very Soon. 

   

     

     

   

  IPR Volunteers:

  We still have MANY Volunteer Positions available. 

  Please contact Muskrat if You would like to help,

  and I can explain the Various Positions. 

   

   

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  See You On The River,

  Muskrat

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  GarryHill@aol.com

  765-432-6782

  Snail-Mail to 1021 Eastcrest Drive, Greentown, IN 46936-1612

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  Visit Wildcat Creek On-line at the following sites:

  http://www.wildcatguardians.org/

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WW East Race Whitewater Fest - NON - HCKC Event CANCELLED

  • When
    August 02, 2025
  • Location
    East Race, South Bend, IN
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  East Race and the City Of South Bend will be sponsoring a Whitewater Fest at East Race.  

  Details:  more to follow

  John Gates

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• Eagle Creek Triathlon Safety Boat August 23

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Park Reservoir, Indianapolis, In

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  Swimming portion of the  Indy Sprint Triathlon Series.  HCKC members and guest provide safety boats for the swimmers in the 500 meter course.  Participants are there to provide assistance to swimmers, guide them on the course,  allow a place to rest or signal for extraction.  We will be on the outside of the course while city lifeguards are on the inside of the course. Meet at the Eagle Creek Park office on 56th street just northwest of the main park entrance and just before you get to the bridge over the reservoir. 

  If you're bringing a guest or another family member please register them separately.

   We must be unloaded and on the water by 7:45-50 as the swimming starts at 8am.   Instructions will be given just prior to the event.  No special skills needed.  Items which may enhance your effectiveness are whistle,  short throw line and float, extra PFD.  We are usually done by 9.  Some go to breakfast, some go paddle around, some have to go home and do chores. 

  This is an important event to HCKC as we the club is paid a $1000.00 for helping with this event.  You will get an event T-shirt for participating, please register with shirt size.  Canoe, Kayak or paddle board OK. 

   If you have questions or concerns please contact Dwayne James at dwaynesjamesa1@hotmail.com.

   Thanks for your help.

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• Raccoon Creek Cleanup

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Raccoon Creak

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  Raccoon Creek Clean Up

  Date: 23 August 2025

  
  

  Sponsor: John Gates 207-522-0259

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• Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle

  • When
    September 06, 2025
  • Location
    Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle Lieber State Park

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  Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle       September 6, 2025

  Trip Sponsor:  Wally Burchfield

  L1/L2

  Cunot Boat Ramp Lieber State Park 6:00pm

    Want to see the largest water falls in Indiana and paddle under the full moon? Here's your chance! This is a fun paddle and is open to most experience levels. Paddler must be able to paddle 8 miles round trip. A 10' boat or longer is suggested. These are head waters so this is a paddle rather than a float - there is no current but we will paddle at a moderate rate.  The speed of motor boats is restricted so we should not have any problems with boat wake.

      We will meet up at the Cunot boat ramp (Map) at 6PM and launch by 6:30PM.  We will paddle to the falls and take a short break there. Pit bathrooms are available at the falls. Most of the return trip will be under moonlight. We should return to the boat ramp around 11 PM.

      You are required to have a PFD, boat marker light such as a glow stick and a $5 2024 DNR non-motorized boat sticker on your boat . Boat stickers can be purchased online at http://stores.innsgifts.com/2014-state-park-permits/ or at any state park. The gate house at Lieber SRA should have them. You will pass it if you are coming from the north.  Keep in mind if ordering off the website, it'll take about a week for them to ship it to you.

  
  

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• Wabash River - TBD

  • When
    September 13, 2025
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  Wabash River Trip – TBD – Sept. 13, 2025

  It’s that time of year when many of our local streams are often too low to enjoyably paddle.  The Wabash River should have plenty of flow for easy paddling.  The dry times of the year also make the big rivers low enough and clear enough to enjoy the streambed, the real essence of their beauty. 

  Bring lunch and drinking water in addition to your normal paddling gear.  The HCKC requires those participating in Club events to wear a PFD at all times while on the water.  

  Contact Judy Thompson judy_thom@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Raccoon Creek Paddle

  • When
    October 12, 2025
  • Location
    Raccoon Creek, IN
  • Registered
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  Raccoon Creek Paddle

  
  

  
  

  Date: 12 October 2025

  
  

  Sponsor:  John Gates 207-522-0259

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• Grayson Lake, KY

  • Start
    October 31, 2025
  • End
    November 02, 2025
  • Location
    Grayson, KY
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Grayson Lake, KY, Oct. 31-Nov. 2

  Grayson Lake has amazing cliff lined sections, and waterfalls if it rains a day or two before the trip.  This trip is a Canoe and Kayak version – we will not be traveling quite as fast as the Sea Kayaking group.  I would recommend a 12-foot boat or longer.  Saturday’s paddle will be about 12-13 miles, with no current to assist.  Part of the trip will be where we will be exposed to power boat wakes, and the water can be choppy.

  Camping sites go quickly, so if you are interested, please make your reservations as soon as you can.  https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/grayson-lake-state-park/KY/91812/overview.  Let me know if you wish to share a site, and I will try to help match up interested persons.  Two vehicles are allowed per site, and one camper with one small tent, or two small tents.

  There will be an optional Friday afternoon paddle.  The main paddle will be Saturday, with a shorter one on Sunday.

  We will be camping at Grayson Lake State Park, 314 Grayson Lake Park Rd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, Friday and Saturday nights.  We will be “car camping”, so feel free to bring as much warm gear as necessary since we will not need to haul camping gear in our boats.  Two tents and two vehicles are allowed per site, so sharing sites will cut down on expenses.  It is a nice, modern campground with showers and flush toilets.  Be sure to make your camping reservations as soon as you can, since it is a popular place on the weekends. 

  Grayson is about a 4 to 5-hour drive from Indianapolis.  It is one my favorite paddling locations, and I feel it is well worth the trip.  Please contact Judy Thompson judy_thom@hotmail.com for more information.

  
  

   Friday (Optional) – We will paddle for a few hours and then set up camp.
  Launch Time: 1:45 pm   Arrive at Ramp
  Put-In:  We are going to try a put-in that the club hasn't used before.  Turn off of Rt. 7 about 19 miles south of the interstate towards the Laurel Gorge Cultural Center.  Go straight rather than actually turn into the Cultural Center.  Cross the bridge, and look for a parking lot on the right.   This is a carry down ramp which is paved most of the way.  If you do not have a boat cart, you can borrow one from someone else in the group to make the carry down easier.  We will return to this spot at the end of the day's paddle. 
  Mileage:   Negotiable.  

  Saturday – We will meet at the put-in and paddle about 12 miles up Grayson Lake to Bruin ramp   This is an amazing section with cliffs lining most of the 12-mile stretch.  There are also many waterfalls (if it rains in the day or two before the trip.
  Time:  9:30 am - Boats at Caney Creek Put-In and we’ll run our shuttle then.   If you’re driving down from Indy, you will probably want to drive down Friday night.
  Put-In:    Rt. 504 turnoff:  On Rt. 7 (west side), 17.6 miles south of the interstate exit.  When you turn right (West) onto Rt. 504 it, it’s another two miles to the Caney Creek ramp. 
  Take-Out:  Bruin boat ramp/beach: On Rt. 7 (east side), 11.9 miles south of the interstate exit. 
  Mileage:  About 12 miles - more or less – depending on how much you explore.

  Sunday – We will paddle up Clifty Creek to the Grotto.  Usually there will be enough water to enter the Grotto.
  Time:   9:30 am 
  Put-In/Take-Out:  The launch ramp is on Rt. 7 about 10 miles south of the interstate on the west side of the road and north side of the creek (if you get to the golf course, you overshot about a mile).  This ramp is on the west side of the road and just about 1.3 miles north to the Entrance to the State Park on Rt. 7.
  Mileage:   6-10 miles depending on what people are up for.

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