March 2024 HCKC Newsletter

Spring is just around the corner, and this newsletter is brimming with exciting opportunities for all members of the Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club (HCKC)!

Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned paddler, we offer an array of benefits that include training sessions designed to enhance your paddling prowess, refine boat control, and master navigation across different bodies of water.

All these upcoming events, trips, and training will keep you paddling more in '24! We'll see you on the water. 

Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club Members Making a Splash At Canoecopia

The Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club members have recently showcased their trips and talents at Canoecopia, a large paddlesports expo held in Madison, Wisconsin.

Lisa Yoder presented a session titled "Paddling Greece: Learn How to Do Adventure Paddling Trips," which was one of the top international destinations featured at the convention. Congratulations to Lisa for her successful presentation!

Also, David Inskeep deserves recognition for entertaining the crowd with live music during the conference.

UPCOMING TRIPS

Flatwater Trips

April 8

We are less than a month away from the Eclipse!

Join us on the water to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Summit Lake is right on the path going through Indiana for the best viewing experience.

April 6

This is not an official HCKC trip, but a great paddling opportunity for flatwater and whitewater. "Muskrat's 47th Annual April Fools On Big Pine Creek Cruise" will be held Saturday April 6th 2024. Actual paddling possibilities will be determined by flow conditions at the time. Please look at our website for more details.

April 13

This is one of the clubs longest-continuous scheduled trips now for several decades and has always been a club favorite on the calendar, and a very scenic creek. Please understand that the streams in SE Indiana are extremely moody and can be very water dependent. The levels can fluctuate in a matter of 24 hours and an alternative must be chosen. Please register or otherwise contact the trip sponsor Richard Tekulve so that you will be able to get any last-minute changes.

Sea Kayaking Trips

April 20 and 21

Join us for the overnight paddling trip on Lake Monroe.  This is a traditional spring overnight picnic where we camp from our boats along the shore in the Deem Wilderness.  

April 19 - 27

Whitewater Trips

March 23 & 24

April 6 & 7

This is almost everyone's favorite river. Join us whether you're a season pro or just starting out on a Class I /II. You'll have a blast at the NOC in Bryson City North Carolina. Sign up today. 

TRAINING & SKILL BUILDING

Safety First! These opportunities will get you on the water safely and with confidence.

Want to practice or learn new skills for managing risks or emergencies on the water?

We've got you covered!

Want to paddle faster or have better boat handling skills?

Then these are the courses for you!

SKIPPER'S NOTE

It's been 54 years since HCKC members got to witness a solar eclipse! 

Yes, you read that right. The 2024 Eclipse trip is not the first time HCKC Club members took to the water to enjoy this experience. 

You'll love reading Dave Ellis' retelling of 1970 Eclipse that he and Cindy sponsored. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have you moved recently? Or changed phone numbers? Or maybe you've not received trip updates. Take a few minutes to update and confirm your contact information. 

COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS

Get More Involved With HCKC

We need you! We are looking for HCKC members to help with the following:

Whitewater Chair - this person will support trip sponsors, update the events calendar, and give the communication team the trips to highlight in the monthly newsletter.

Annual Meeting and Party Volunteers—it's that time again. We are ready to start planning our annual gathering in November and are looking for people to help coordinate our signature event.

Other Volunteer Opportunities—We are always looking for people to help with triathlons, trips, events, committees, and more. Share your skills with us to find the right fit for you.

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