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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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• Lower Yough (class III)

  • Start
    June 13, 2025
  • End
    June 15, 2025
  • Location
    Ohiopyle, PA
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  Lower Yough (class III)

  Date: 13 - 15 June

  Sponsor: Sharon Schierling

  The Lower Youghiogheny  (Class 3) is dam controlled and has guaranteed water for the weekend.  The main Hoosier group will run the Lower both Saturday and Sunday.  Those needing to leave early on Sunday may choose to run only the Loop.  For experts, the Upper Yough class 4-5 will also release on Saturday, 6/14  

  In the event that the Lower Yough is too high because of rain, other river options w/o dams typically become runnable such as Cheat Canyon, Cheat Narrows, Upper Big Sandy and the Casselman

  Camping will be at Tall Oaks Campground (now owned by Wilderness Voyageurs), 544 Camp Riamo Rd, Farmington, PA 15437.  With the change of ownership of the campground, there is a 15 person minimum and advance deposit required to reserve group sites.  If fewer than 15 people register for the trip, we will reserve 1 or 2 of the bigger individual sites, depending on the number of participants.  The camping fee has not changed.  It is still $16 per person per night. The new owners have graded & graveled the worst parts of the roads w/in the campground and the shower facilities are maintained better than before.
  
  

  Lower Yough Class III
  
  https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/1687/main

  
  

  Upper Yough Class IV-V  https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/753/main

  
  

  Contact: Sharon Schierling with any questions.  Email address:sschierl@nd.edu                        Please put “HCKC Lower Yough trip" in the subject line.

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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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• 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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• WW Maine Kennebec Gorge Race and Paddle

  • Start
    August 08, 2025
  • End
    August 11, 2025
  • Location
    West Forks, ME

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  I will be heading up to race the Kennebec Gorge Race and then paddle the gorge again and float out to the Forks.  This is one of those trips that is an adventure of a life time.  The Kennebec Gorge was my home river when I lived in Maine for 23 years.  If you want an experience of a life time and see my old home please reach out.  I can plan a trip around who would like to follow me up North!

  John Gates

  207-522-0259

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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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• Raccoon Creek Paddle

  • When
    October 12, 2025
  • Location
    Raccoon Creek, IN
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Raccoon Creek Paddle

  
  

  
  

  Date: 12 October 2025

  
  

  Sponsor:  John Gates 207-522-0259

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