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• Kishwaukee River South Branch (Baseline to Kingston)

  • When
    2021-06-23
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Genoa

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  Date:  June 23, 2021
  Leader:  Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   Steve LaPorte
  Location:  Baseline Road to Kingston
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This is the second section of the Kishwaukee River South Branch series. It is a 9 mile paddle. Bring a drink, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

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• Kishwaukee River South Branch (Baseline to Kingston)

  • When
    2021-06-26
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Genoa

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  Date:  June 26, 2021
  Leader:  Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   
  Location:  Baseline Road to Kingston
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This is a "re-run" of the mid-week trip. This is the second section of the Kishwaukee River South Branch series. It is a 9 mile paddle. Bring a drink, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather. You may do your own car shift of if you are comfortable driving in a car with others you may join a group car shift. Car shift 9:30. Launch time 10:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

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• Paddle and picnic

  • When
    2021-07-04
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Yorkville

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  Date(s):  Sunday, July 4, 2021
  Leader:  Keith McClow
  Co-Leader:   Hanna Supanich-Winter
  Location:  Marge Cline Whitewate Course, Yorkville, IL
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
  Category:  Paddle and picnic
  Details: Come and enjoy a picnic and paddle at the Marge Cline Whitewater Course, 301 E. Hydraulic St., Yorkville, IL 60560. We will meet between 10am and 2pm. See some friendly faces while you practice your moving water skills or paddle upstream to look for eagles. Bring your lunch and we will picnic on the hill. Waivers, helmets and PFD's required. No car shuttle necessary. No instruction, but coaching and encouragement available. Call Trip Leaders with questions.  Keith (630-364-0718).

  
  

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• Kishwaukee River South Branch (Kingston to Kirkland)

  • When
    2021-07-07
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Kingston

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  Date(s):  July 7, 2021
  Leader:  Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   Steve LaPorte
  Location:  Kingston (to Kirkland)
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This is the final section of the Kishwaukee River South Branch series. It is about a 9 mile paddle. Bring water, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

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• Mecan River

  • Start
    2021-07-16
  •  
    4:00 PM (CDT)
  • End
    2021-07-18
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Montello, WI
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    0

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  Date(s):  July 16 to 18, 2021
  Leader:  John & Marilyn Ziegler
  Co-Leader:  Sherri Graham & John Anderson
  Location:  Montello, WI
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Base camping
  Details:The Mecan is a beautiful spring fed river with lots of twists and turns. We will be camping at Mecan River Outfitters ( 920-295-3439) Friday & Saturday nights and paddling both Saturday & Sunday. The camping is primitive -- pit toilets and no water (you need to bring enough water with you for the weekend). Contact leaders for more info.

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• Four Rivers Trip

  • Start
    2021-07-23
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    2021-07-25
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Southwest Wisconsin

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  Date(s):  July 23 - 25, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader:
  Location:  Southwest Wisconsin
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  River Camping
  Details:  Come join us for our annual four-river trip on the Kickapoo River, the Wisconsin River, the Mississippi River and the Wyalusing Canoe Trail in southwestern Wisconsin.  In one weekend, you will paddle a narrow, meandering river (Kickapoo), a wide recreational river (Wisconsin), a maritime superhighway (Mississippi), and lush bayou (Wyalusing backwaters).  The put-in will depend on the condition of the Kickapoo River, but in no case will this trip be rated above “advanced beginner”.

  We plan to camp on sandbars on the Wisconsin River, but by Saturday night we will be in an area of the river where the sandbars are covered when the river is high.  I have reserved a campsite at Wyalusing State Park for 7/24/21, just in case we can’t camp on the river that night.  I recommend that anyone else who wants to join us do the same, and do it soon since Wyalusing is a very popular park.  (If you waited too long and Wyalusing is full, you can still come.  There are other campgrounds in the area, and Victora Park always has room in the primitive camping field, east of the boat ramp.)

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• Sugar River (Nelson Rd. to Two Rivers)

  • When
    2021-07-28
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Southern WI.

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  Date(s):  July 28, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader: Sue Allman
  Location: Sugar River (Nelson Rd. to Two Rivers)
  Skill Level: Beginner
  Category: Day Trip                                                                                             Details:   We will be paddling the Sugar River from Nelson Rd. to Two Rivers. This section is peaceful and scenic, and is appropriate for anyone, regardless of skill level. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30.
  

  Contact the trip leader for information. Steve (630) 665-5707

  Initial sign-up must be done through this page, but all updates will be done by personal e-mail from one of the trip leaders.

  I ask that all paddlers sign up. Please do not invite a guest without signing him or her up through the website.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Nippersink Creek -

  • When
    2021-08-04
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Spring Grove

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  Date(s):  August 4, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader: Sue Allman
  Location: Glacial Park
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day Trip                                                                                                            Details:    We will be paddling Nippersink Creek from Glacial Park to Lyle Thomas Park. This section is scenic with a few riffles and is appropriate for anyone who has reasonable paddling skills.  You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30.                          
  

  Contact the trip leader for information. Steve (630) 665-5707

  Initial sign-up must be done through this page, but until the PSC website is fully functional, all updates will be done by personal e-mail from one of the trip leaders.

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• Solo Freestyle Canoe Clinic

  • When
    2021-08-07
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CDT)
  • Location
    Lake Atwood, The Hollows Conservation Area, Cary, IL

  Class is full but you can contact leader to be added to a wait list.
  

  Date(s):  August 7, 2021
  Leader:  Tracy Hunt
  Co-Leader: Paul Klonowski       
  Location: Lake Atwood, The Hollows Conservation Area, Cary IL
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Training
  Details: 

  FreeStyle Canoeing is the "art and science" of quietwater paddling. It emphasizes smooth, efficient flatwater paddling and precision boat control. FreeStyle techniques can be applied to all canoeing situations, from goofing off on a local pond to whitewater.

  FreeStyle canoeing requires no special equipment: just a canoe, a straight-shaft paddle, a life jacket (PFD), and for most folks, a kneeling pad.  Prerequisite to this class is the ability to make your solo canoe travel in a straight line.

  This class will focus on Introductory FreeStyle technique for the solo canoeist.  Bring your own solo canoe, PFD, paddle, and kneeling pad if you have one.  Also bring lunch, plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to drink, and dress for the weather – we paddle unless there’s lightning.  Bring a couple of complete changes of clothing – we all may get wet. 

  FreeStyle technique is also used in conjunction with music, creating an expressive, interpretive art form.  You can search YouTube for “Freestyle Canoe” for sample videos of this.  While Interpretive Freestyle is beyond the scope of this class, we may include short demos as time permits. 

  This class will be led by Certified Instructors from the American Canoe Association.  To learn more about Freestyle Canoeing, visit http://freestylecanoeing.com/

  Cost of the class is $50 for ACA members (bring your membership card); $10 additional for non -American Canoe Association members.  Class size is limited to 10 participants. Please note that since registration is not occurring directly through the PSC site, the PSC site will show zero registered.   

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• Namekagon River

  • Start
    2021-08-09
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    2021-08-13
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Namekagon River

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  Date(s):  8/09/2021 through 8/13/2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader:  
  Location:  Namekagon River
  Skill Level:   Advanced Beginner
  Category:River camping
  Details:  If you ever wanted to paddle the Namekagon when it wasn’t jammed with party animals, this might be just what you’re looking for.  We will be doing two day trips between Hayward and Trego, then doing a three day river camping trip on the usual section.  The upper section has some mild rapids, so good boat control will be required.  (The trip may be extended, either before or after, if there is interest.)

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• Kishwaukee River (North section)

  • When
    2021-08-18
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Garden Prairie

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  Date(s):  August 18, 2021
  Leader: Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   Steve LaPorte
  Location:  County Line Road (Garden Prairie to Belvidere)
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This is the "up north" section of the Kishwaukee River. It is about an 8 mile paddle with a little of everything; straight, curves, ripples, and possible downfall. Must have good boat control. Bring water, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

  
  
  
  

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• Moving Water II

  • When
    2021-08-21
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Marge Cline Whitewater Park, Yorkville, Il.

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  The PSC Board has created COVID-19 Guidelines for PSC Events. You will need to confirm your agreement in order to register.
  

  Date(s):  August 21, 2021
  Leader:  Marlene Bertolozzi
  Co-Leader:   Dave McGovern
  Location:  Marge Cline Whitewater Park, Yorkville, Il.
  Skill Level:  requires successful completion of MW1 and approval of trainer
  Category:  Education
  Details:  participants will learn and practice navigating class II whitewater.

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• Turtle Creek

  • When
    2021-09-01
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Shopiere, WI

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  Date(s):  September 1, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader: Sue  Allman
  Location:  Shopiere, Wisconsin
  Skill Level:  Beginner
  Category:  Day Trip
  Details: We will be paddling Turtle Creek from O'Riley Rd. to County Hwy J. This section is scenic, and is appropriate for anyone, regardless of skill level. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30.
  

  Contact the trip leader for information. Steve (630) 665-5707

  Initial sign-up must be done through this page, but until the PSC website is fully functional, all updates will be done by personal e-mail from one of the trip leaders.

  I ask that all paddlers sign up. Please do not invite a guest without signing him or her up through the website.
  

  
  
  
  

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• LABOR DAY PROCRASTINATORS' TRIP -

  • Start
    2021-09-09
  •  
    (CDT)
  • End
    2021-09-12
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Wisconsin River (Arena to Woodman)

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  Date(s):  Sept. 9 - Sept. 12, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader:
  Location: Wisconsin River 
  Skill Level:  Beginner
  Category:  River camping         
  Details:  If you wanted to take a river trip over the Labor Day weekend but were unable to, this trip is just what you need.  (People who paddled on Labor Day are welcome, too.)  All the liveries know that the weekend after Labor Day is the deadest weekend of the season, so we can expect to have the Wisconsin River to ourselves.

  This is a four day trip for those who can get a couple of days off work, and a weekend trip for those who can’t.  We will launch from Arena on 9/9/21 and take two days to paddle down to Muscoda.  On 9/11/21 we will pick up the weekenders in Muscoda and paddle two more days down to Woodman.

  This trip is river camping, and is appropriate for any skill level.

  E-mail for more information. 

  
  

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• DuPage River (Plainfield to Seil Rd.)

  • When
    2021-09-15
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Plainfield, Illinois

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  Date:  September 15, 2021
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader:   Susan Allman
  Location: Plainfield, Illinois
  Skill Level:  Beginner
  Category:  Day Trip                                                                                                            Details: We will be paddling the DuPage River from Plainfield to Seil Rd.  This section is peaceful and scenic and is appropriate for any skill level, but it does require a portage around the Hammel Woods Dam. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30.
  

  Contact the trip leader for information. Steve LaPorte (630-665-5707).

  Initial sign-up must be done through this page, but until the PSC website is fully functional, all updates will be done by personal e-mail from one of the trip leaders.

  I ask that all paddlers sign up. Please do not invite a guest without signing him or her up through the website.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ozarks

  • Start
    2021-09-18
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    (CDT)
  • End
    2021-09-26
  •  
    (CDT)
  • Location
    Southern Missouri

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  Date(s):  9/18/21 thru 9/26/21
  Leader:  Steve LaPorte
  Co-Leader:   Greg Vitale
  Location:  Southern Missouri
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  River paddling
  Details: 
  

  Come join us for a week of paddling in the Ozarks.  We plan to paddle the Current River from Cedargrove to Two Rivers, plus possibly sections of the Jacks Fork and the Eleven Point.  If river levels go up, more options may become available.

  We plan to arrive on September 18^th.  Paddling days will be the 19^th through the 25^th.  We will break camp on the 26^th.

  We will be base camping at Round Spring, located on Rt. 19 just north of Eminence, MO.

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• Kickapoo River

  • Start
    2021-09-25
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    (CDT)
  • End
    2021-09-26
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    (CDT)
  • Location
    Ontario, WI
  • Spaces left
    16

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  The PSC Board has created COVID-19 Guidelines for PSC Events. You will need to confirm your agreement in order to register.
  
  Date(s):  September 25-26, 2021
  Leader:   Sherri Graham & John Anderson
  Co-Leader:  John & Marilyn Ziegler
  Location:  Ontario, Wi
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Base camping
  Details:  This is our annual fall appreciation trip. Usually the colors are phenomenal and the river valley as seen from the lookout at the Wildcat Mountain State Park is breathtaking. The Kickapoo is known as the 'crookedist river in Wisconsin'; it is intimate and unspoiled! It never disappoints paddlers! We have a group camp site reserved at Wildcat Mountain State Park (the one in the trees). We will have our traditional feast/community dinner and campfire on Saturday night. Call/e-mail for details, to sign up for what to contribute to the dinner and to reserve your spot for the weekend!

  PSC always takes appropriate precautions for your safety. PSC cannot guarantee the elimination of risk of contracting or being exposed to Coronavirus. You are joining this event at your own risk

  ●  When attending a PSC event, you are expected to bring with you a signed copy of the Prairie State Canoeists Combined Waiver/Release of Liability; it must be dated with the date of the event. Participants without this document will not be permitted to participate in the event

  ● To participate in a PSC event, you must be able to answer each of the following questions with NO on the day of the event. If any answers are YES, you must notify the event leader that you will not be attending. Please ask yourself each of these questions prior to leaving your home:

  ▪ Have you experienced any of the following symptoms in the past seven days? (unusual persistent cough, unusual shortness of breath, fever above 100.4 F, chills, repeated shaking/chills, unusual muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea)?

  ▪ Have you recently (in the past 14 days) been in close contact with anyone who has exhibited any of the above symptoms? (Close contact means within less than 6 feet for a prolonged period of time)

  ▪ Have you recently (in the past 14 days) been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or been advised to self-isolate by a medical professional due to COVID-19 reasons?

  ▪ Have you recently (in the past 14 days) travelled internationally?

  ● A face covering must be worn any time you are not able to maintain 6 feet of distance from others

  ● Participants must bring their own supplies to maintain proper hygiene, including hand sanitizer with a minimum 60% alcohol content and a face covering

  ● Group members are not to share or touch each other’s equipment, with exception of bow and stern toggles/handles to assist with launching, landing and loading boats (excluding members of the same family)

  ● Participants are not permitted to share food or drink during the event (excluding members of the same family)

  ● Restroom facilities may not be available during the event. Please use the restroom prior to arriving at the event and bring any personal supplies needed during the event

  ● Crowded landings because of other groups is an ever-present risk. Please be aware that this may occur at any time and PSC cannot control the actions or safety considerations of those other groups. Please act responsibly to avoid crowds at landings.

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• Kishwaukee River (Belvidere to Cherry Valley)

  • When
    2021-09-29
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Belvidere

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  Date:  September 29, 2021
  Leader: Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   Steve LaPorte
  Location:  Belvidere to Cherry Valley 
  Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This section of the Kishwaukee River can have downfall and swift current so good boat skills are required. It will be an 8 mile paddle. Bring water, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather.  You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30.Contact trip leader for more details.

  
  
  
  

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• Kishwaukee River - Cherry Valley to Atwood

  • When
    2021-10-13
  •  
    10:30 AM (CDT)
  • Location
    Cherry Valley

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  Date:  October 13, 2021
  Leader: Susan Allman
  Co-Leader:   Steve LaPorte
  Location:  Cherry Valley
  Skill Level:  Beginner
  Category:  Day trip
  Details:  This is the last Wednesday trip of the year.  The trip will be from Baumann Park in Cherry Valley to Atwood Park.  It will be a 9 mile trip. We will stop for lunch. Bring water, lunch, PFD (must be worn on the river), and dress appropriately for the water & weather. You are responsible for your own car shift. Launch time 10:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

  
  

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