December 2025 HCKC Newsletter

CANCELED - NEW YEAR'S DAY PADDLE

On most years HCKC has a fun day paddle scheduled on New Year's Day.  The trip sometimes is canceled due to weather or flow conditions.  Unfortunately, the trip has been canceled this year.  The forecast is just a little too cold.  If anyone does go on their own NY paddle, please remember to use proper gear and let someone know your trip plan.

TRIP PLANNING MEETING

It’s a new year and time to plan new trips!

2026 Trip Planning Meeting and Pitch-In

January 17th 1:00-4:00 PM

2755 Sawtooth Oak Circle

Westfield, IN 46074-5854

Bring your paddling ideas and get an early peek at our 2026 calendar. All 3 fleets (Canoe/Kayak, Whitewater, Sea Kayak) will be on hand to discuss trip ideas and set the calendar.

If you’re interested in being a trip leader or other type of volunteer, but not quite sure what to do, sign up anyway! We’ll show you and guide you. We’re all here to have fun.

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to not only have input into the trips we plan but to also see how the process works.

Duane will graciously be providing chili, please bring a side dish or dessert to share and BYOB.

Please register if you plan to attend, you can use the button below which will take you to the event on the website.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS

Wilderness First Aid SOLO

This is a 2 Day Class May 16 & 17 2026

WHY IS WILDERNESS FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING IMPORTANT? Accidents and unexpected medical emergencies happen. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. People get hurt, sick, or lost. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry and on-water emergencies are preventable, but when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things even worse. By learning how to quickly assess a person’s conditions and a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.

Cost for HCKC members is $100.

 The Registration will close at 20 participants.  Be sure to sign up before the class fills up if you wish to take the course.

For questions contact Linda Decker HCKC lsdecker2018@gmail.com

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome our new HCKC members. We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities you have as a member!

New Members since 10/29

Cary C.

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