S D KAYAK CHALLENGE

WELCOME KAYAK CHALLENGE RACERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS  This is it!  The weekend of the 72 mile Challenge Race on the Missouri!  As racers and volunteers, we are so pleased to be a part of this  event.  We hope for good weather, good health to all the participants, and good fortune in avoiding the sand bars!  Thanks to the organizers & Dept. of Tourism, and all those involved for providing a great opportunity to celebrate & enjoy this river, the scenery, the fellowship – and the best entertainment available – paddling SD waters. Check out sdkayakchallenge.org for more information & the race results. Mary Finck President SD Canoe & Kayak Association  2015 Schedule

Friday, May 22 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. Check in at Riverside Park (west entrance), Yankton 5:30 p.m. Shuttle leaves the Marina Inn, South Sioux City, NE for Yankton 7:00 p.m. Mandatory safety briefing - Riverside Park, Yankton 7:45 p.m. Support crew briefing - Riverside Park, Yankton 8:00 p.m. FREE supper for racers - Riverside Park Picnic Shelter, Yankton Free overnight camping at Riverside Park Hotel - Best Western Kelly Inn Yankton Saturday, May 23 5:35 a.m. Boat check-in at starting line - Riverside Park 7:00 a.m. SHARP - Start - All classes Approx 9:00 p.m. - Awards ceremony at HQ tent at boat ramp, South Sioux City, NE Race Hotel - Marina Inn, South Sioux City, NEAsk for "Kayak Challenge" block of rooms Campground - Scenic Park Campground, South Sioux City, NEYou can sign-up to camp in our tent city at the finish when you check-in on Friday. $10 per tent. No open fires. Showers available, but are a short walk away. Have a camper? Give us a call and we'll find you a spot at the finish.  Sunday, May 24 1:00 p.m. Race ends

May 16: Big Sioux River Greenway Clean-up

SDCKA is again assisting with the City of Sioux Falls 2nd Annual Big Sioux River Greenway Clean-up, which will be held May 16 from 8-11am. Our adopted park is Legacy (W 12th & Marion). No boats needed.

More info can be found here: http://www.siouxfalls.org/public-works/environmental-recycling-hazardous/greenway-cleanup.aspx