SAVE THE DATE: Annual Conference

Our annual conference will be held on Saturday, January 31 at The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. Check back in January for the full schedule.

Big Sioux Recreation Cruise

Dave Mary and Larry are planning a float from Big Sioux Rec to Grandview bridge starting at 1:00 PM Saturday September 20th.  We will meet at Big Sioux Rec canoe launch just west of the Big Sioux Rec entrance at 1:00 and shuttle the vehicles.  Anyone wishing to join is more than welcome.
If you have any questions feel free to call Dave at 605-366-6844.

GRANDVIEW TO KLONDIKE

Larry Braaten, Dave and Mary Finck going from Grandview to Klondike this coming Saturday September 6th at 1:00 PM we will meet at Grandview bridge 1/2 mile north of Lake Alvin State Park and 1/2 mile east we will shuttle vehicles first. Anyone wishing to join us is more than welcome. If you have any questions you may call Dave at 605-366-6844

DOWNTOWN RIVER CRUISE

Millie, Mary and I and several others are taking a trip down the Sioux River through Sioux Falls on Sunday August 24th at 1:00 PM.   We will meet at Farmfield Park on 57th street just west of Western ave across from Dairy Queen and get out at Kilian Community College. We will shuttle vehicles first. This is a very scenic trip about 3-4 hours.  Anyone wishing to join us is certainly welcome to do so.  If you have any questions feel free to call me @ 605-366-6844.

ADAPTIVE PADDLING FAIR AUGUST 13, 2014

Wednesday August 13 at Covell Lake we will help host an adaptive paddling fair, it will be from 6:00-8:00 please come out an help with this worth while event.  Just show up and we will give you something to do.  Hope to see you there.  If you have any questions you can call Dave at 605-366-6844.

WATER SAMPLE LAKE ALVIN

Saturday, Aug 9 - Dakota Water Watch sampling

9am - Lake Alvin southwest boat ramp. 

Dave/Mary will lead a Grandview to Klondike cruise following the sampling. Hot dogs/chips between events at Lake Alvin.  Bring your own drinks.  Hope to see you there.

    Also there is a Full moon this week-end.  We will be heading up to Garretson above the dam around 7:30PM on Saturday evening August 9 to finish the day with a moonlight cruise.  Any questions call Dave @ 605-366-6844

June 8, 2014: Annual Paddling Fair

June 8: Annual Paddling Fair

1-4pm

Family Lake (12th & Tea Ellis Rd) in Sioux Falls

Would you and your family like to try kayaking, canoeing, or stand up paddle boarding? Join us this Sunday at Family Lake to test drive a wide variety of kayaks, canoes and SUPs. Boats, paddles, life jackets, instructions, and on-water guidance will be provided. Come introduce yourself and your family to a great outdoor activity. Free. No registration required. A partnership with City of Sioux Falls, SD - Parks and Recreation Department and Sun n Fun.

June 8th Adaptive Paddling Fair

June 8th Adaptive Paddling Fair (followed by the SDCKA Paddling Fair): The SDCKA is hosting two Paddling Fairs at Family Lake on June 8th. We are hoping to host up to 8 Adaptive Paddlers at a time for 2 - 45 minute sessions beginning at 9:30am on Sunday. Sanford Adaptive Wellness and the VA are getting a lot on inquiries about kayaking again. We are looking for volunteers to come help for the day. The Adaptive Paddlers will make you feel great in the morning and the large... number of people that come during the afternoon hours will astound you. FInally, we will provide lunch for the volunteers as we will have 60-90 minutes between the Paddling Fairs. Please consider giving your day to people that want to experience the past time that we all love. Please respond here if you are interested in the Adaptive Paddlng Fair and Steven created an event for the afternoon Paddling Fair.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO PICK UP TRASH MAY10th

The South  Dakota Canoe and Kayak Association will head up the clean-up at LEGACY PARK on West 12 St. just past Skunk Creek  bridge 7001 W 12TH ST. Sioux Falls, SD. 

We will meet at the shelter at 8:00 AM  to check in, sign waivers and receive clean-up Bags We should be able to clean the park in 2-3 hours so come out and help. The more the easier it will be.  Wear gloves and appropriate clothing and shoes for clean-up.

This is a city wide park and bike trail clean-up so if you can't help us go to any park along the bike trail and help there.

GRANDVIEW TO KLONDIKE

Larry Braaten, Dave and Mary Finck going from Grandview to Klondike this coming Saturday May 3rd at 1:00 PM we will meet at Grandview bridge 1/2 mile north of Lake Alvin State Park and 1/2 mile east we will shuttle vehicles first. Anyone wishing to join us is more than welcome. If you have any questions you may call Dave at 605-366-6844

EARTH DAY CRUISE

Larry Braaten, Mary and I are going from Flandreau to Egan we will  meet on the north side of the river below the dam at 2:00 P M on Saturday April 26th we will shuttle first then head out.  Anyone wishing to join us is more than welcome.  If you have any questions you may call Dave at 605-366-6844 hope to see you there.
Dave Mary and Larry

Feb 1: Annual Conference Agenda

South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association

Annual Conference 

Saturday, February 1, 2014

11:00 – 3:30 p.m.

The Outdoor Campus

4500 S. Oxbow Ave

Sioux Falls, S.D.

11:00   Social / Booths The Outdoor Campus Lobby

12:00   Welcome
Steven Dahlmeier, President SDCKA

12:05   The South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association: Past, Present, Future

            Steven Dahlmeier, President SDCKA

12:20   Adaptive Paddling
Kevin Horner & Lisa Klein - Sanford Health
Bob Uecker, Travis Robinson & Jim Kapperman - Paddlers
Cory Diedrich - SDCKA Board Member

12:40   Big Sioux River - Sioux Falls

Robert Kappel, City of Sioux Falls, Environmental Division Manager

1:00     Upper Big Sioux Watershed Project
Roger Foote, Project Coordinator

1:20     Business Meeting / Election of Officers

1:30     Break

1:50     MR 340: Racing Across Missouri

Kati Albers, David Mays, Pat Wellner - SDCKA Members

2:10     Paddling Essentials

SDCKA Board Members

2:30     Racing South Dakota
Steven Dahlmeier & Jarett Bies, Race Coordinators

2:50     Klondike Dam Removal / Project AWARE

            Nate Hoogeveen, Director of River Programs - Iowa DNR

3:10     Rafting the Grand Canyon

            Peter Larsen, SDCKA Board Member

3:30     Closing

            Steven Dahlmeier, SDCKA President