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• Eagle Creek Tuesday Evening Paddles

  • Start
    June 24, 2025
  •  
  • End
    September 30, 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Park

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  Eagle Creek Tuesday Evening Paddles

  Eagle Creek paddles started on June 24th and run through the end of September.  These are unstructured paddles where HCKC members can explore the lake and train to develop speed-endurance or to practice skills.   If you would like to paddle with other HCKC members, I would recommend coordinating that through the club bulletin board, Facebook or e-mail.

  • When:    Tuesday, June 24th through September 30, 2025
  • Starting Time - Between 1:00 pm to Closing:  HCKC Members may use the pass to independently enter the park with their boats any time after 1:00 pm on the specified Tuesdays. In general, there is a group which meets at 5 PM at the Discovery Center.  We normal start padding around 5:30 PM Contact Jeff Stejskal Jeffs45321@hotmail.com for more information.
  • Ending Time - Park Closing Time:   When you enter the park, look at the closing time posted at each of the park entrances since these times change during the year.  They normally lock at least one of the gates at closing time.
  • Where to Launch: 
  • Ramp near Discovery Center —Enter the park at either the 56th Street or 71st Street entrance and follow the signs to the Discovery Center or “Go Ape!”  Use the boat/kayak ramp across the parking lot from the Discovery Center (next to Go Ape). 
  • Marina Personal Boat Launch - You can also launch from the personal boat launch next to the building with bathrooms near Eagle Creek Outfitters.  Please do not launch at the beach at Eagle Creek Outfitters since it is reserved for their use.
  • Note: This pass is not valid at the Dandy Trail ramp at the south of 56^th street near Ric’s.
  • 2025 HCKC-Eagle Creek Pass:  Current HCKC Members must print the 2025 HCKC pass and show it to the Eagle Creek gate staff to get in without paying.  The fee for park admittance is at least $8 for a car with one kayak or canoe otherwise.
    
    To Get the Pass:  This program is only available for current HCKC members.  To access the pass, go to: 2025 Eagle Creek Pass

  • Note:  You will be prompted to enter your e-mail and password if you are not already logged in.

  
  

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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-Club Event Lower Yough (class III)

  • Start
    July 24, 2025
  • End
    July 27, 2025
  • Location
    Ohiopyle, PA
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Viking Canoe Club Lower Yough (class III)

  Date: 24 - 27 July

  Sponsor: Dave Kingshott

  The following event is being hosted by the Viking Canoe Club of Louisville

  Viking Summer Party at the Yough

  Attendees must be a member of the Viking Canoe Club. There is a cost of $20 per person to attend this event.

  Sing up page...

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  Join your paddling friends on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, PA July 24-27, 2025

  Registration fee $20 per person.

  There are lots of paddling options in the area. The Lower Yough is class 2-3 and runs consistently through the summer. The "loop" section at the put in offers 5 named rapids and you can walk your shuttle. The Middle Yough is a family friendly Class 1-2 option with mostly flat water. The Upper Yough is class 4 creeking and about an hour from the campsite. The upper will release that weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday is the annual upper Yough race and will be very busy that day. The Cheat River is about an hour away as well with Class 2 on the Narrows section and Class 4 on the Canyon. The Casselman is a good option if there is a large rain that puts other options out of range.

  The club will run a trip down the Lower Yough on Saturday - put in meet at 11:00 AM.

  Non-paddling opportunities in the region include Nemocolin Resort and Casino (with on site live White Buffalo!), Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail, Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentucky Knob, and more. The section of river in downtown is roped off for swimming and is super family friendly.

  Camping is at Scarlett Knob Campground in the group camping area (site 240). Your registration fee covers your camping on Friday and Saturday. We have the site reserved on Thursday and you will be responsible for your Thursday night camping fees. You can also make a reservation on your own if you don't want to camp in the thick of the fun.

  https://scarlettknobcampground.com/2025-map

  Your registration fee includes the Saturday night Shrimp Boil (Vegan/Vegitarian/Pescatarian Options as well)

  Note, when you read about the Lower Yougiogheny, there will be significant Beta on Dimple Rapid. There is an undercut rock that poses a significant hazard. This rapid is well marked on the river by a huge sign and there is an easy 300 foot portage trail on river right.

  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: Dave Kingshott with any questions.  Email address:                         Please put “Viking Lower Yough trip" in the subject line.

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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 Volunteers Needed

  • When
    August 02, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Reservoir
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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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 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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• Swiftwater Rescue Class L2-L4

  • Start
    September 13, 2025
  • End
    September 14, 2025
  • Location
    East Race, South Bend, IN
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  Swiftwater Rescue Course L2 - L4

  13 - 14 Sep 2025

  Welcome to the Swiftwater Rescue Course!  Richard and I will be guiding you on your path to become a better rescuer.  Our weekend together, you will learn several new techniques so you can have a toolbox full of “tools” that you can use to rescue a fellow boater and their gear.  We only ask you to come rested and with an open mind because we are here to guide you on your journey.

  This course is for anyone that paddles moving water to whitewater.  If you paddle any streams here in the Midwest, you NEED this course!  This course gives you the skills to know how to rescue others and be rescued by your fellow paddlers!

  Here is the plan:

  I will arrive at the Suzuki Music School around 9pm on 12 Sep and set up at the school.  Saturday morning, I will be getting up around 6am to start fixing breakfast at the school.  I will move to the East Race, so I’m set up and ready to go for an 8am start time.  We will be conducting class on Saturday from 8am to around 5pm with a lunch around noon.   After that if anyone wants to play on the race, they may do so that is taking the class.  I will move back to the Music School to start dinner and have it ready around 630pm.  We will eat and talk rescue and paddling stuff until everyone is tired.  Sunday morning, I will get up and follow the same schedule as Saturday and have breakfast ready and be at the East Race by 8am on Sunday morning.  We will teach and finish up our training on Sunday afternoon around 4pm.  I will serve lunch around noon on Sunday.

  Lodging:

  Anyone interested in staying near the course for free, Monica Davis’s Mom has a music school near the course and has offered for anyone attending the course to stay at the school.  I will donate some money towards Mrs. Davis to cover any expenses.

  You will need to bring the following:

  ·         Sleeping bag

  ·         Pillow

  ·         Sleeping mat

  ·         Towel, personal hygiene products

  The school will be available for entry after 9 pm on Friday 09 May. No one will be at the school on Saturday or Sunday except the Swiftwater Rescue Group.  The school has one shower and 3 bathrooms. Inside the building, there are several classrooms and a large room downstairs for people to sleep on the floor on an air mattress.  The kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, stove, and sink. John Gates will provide food for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning at the school.  I will also be providing lunch both Saturday and Sunday. There is plenty of paper plates, bowls, silverware, cups, and cookware to use.  The school is in a very nice part of town with a grocery store across the road. There is a huge yard for outdoor play. No campfires are allowed since we are in city limits without a burn permit which we will not need.  The building has internet, and Monica will bring her projector to play kayaking videos or whatever people want to watch.

  Address:

  Suzuki Music School

  52549 Gumwood Road

  Granger, IN  46530

  The following items you will need:

  River gear that keeps you warm.  Drysuit or wetsuits because we will be in the water most of the day.

  Your Rescue Kit (Pulleys, carabiners, webbing, etc)

  Helmet

  Paddle craft:  whitewater kayak, etc.

  Throw bag

  Air Bags for your craft

  Paddle

  Foot wear.  No sandals

  Rescue knife

  Rescue PFD or PFD

  If you do not have any of the above, please reach out to me and we will discuss.

  Cost:

  The cost for the course is $110 if you are an ACA Member.  If you aren’t an ACA Member, the cost will be $150 and you will become an ACA Member.  Also included in your $110, you will become a HCKC Member if you are not already or your dues will be paid for another year.  The cost of this course is to cover cost of food, donation to the music studio, and cover Richard and I’s cost.  We do not make anything off this course.  We do this because we want our fellow boaters to be able to rescue others and even us on the river!

  If you have any questions, concerns or just want to say Hi please reach out to Richard or I and we will be happy to chat.  We look forward to working with each one of you. 

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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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