REMINDER: Pelican Lake camp out, moonlight cruise and movie, Friday, Sept.16!

Please join us for a camp-out and moonlight paddle Friday, Sept. 16 at Pelican Lake State Park.

It's going to be great - and we'll have a movie, too!

The lake is located near Watertown. If you need a campsite, we encourage you to lock one in online soon! There only were 10 remaining when we checked it last night.

We look forward to seeing you there!

TRIATHLON JUNE 18,2016

TRIATHLON AT WALL LAKE SATURDAY JUNE 18    

SDCKA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NEED VOLUNTEERS
The Wall Lake Triathlon is this Saturday, and they could use extra support on the water.  We need about a dozen volunteers.

Your job would be to float in your kayak near the swimmers, and be available if someone needs to hang onto your boat to rest or be taken back to shore.

Need to be at the beach by 7:00-7:15 am – this Saturday – June 18.   The event is done by noon, and they have free lunch for the volunteers.

The weather is going to be good & this is a great way to start the weekend!

Mary Finck
President
SD Canoe & Kayak Association

Cell: 605-366-3924
or Dave at 605-366-6844

TRIATHELON JUNE 18,2016

TRIATHLON AT WALL LAKE SATURDAY JUNE 18    

SDCKA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NEED VOLUNTEERS
The Wall Lake Triathlon is this Saturday, and they could use extra support on the water.  We need about a dozen volunteers.

Your job would be to float in your kayak near the swimmers, and be available if someone needs to hang onto your boat to rest or be taken back to shore.

Need to be at the beach by 7:00-7:15 am – this Saturday – June 18.   The event is done by noon, and they have free lunch for the volunteers.

The weather is going to be good & this is a great way to start the weekend!

Mary Finck
President
SD Canoe & Kayak Association

Cell: 605-366-3924
or Dave at 605-366-6844

TRIATHELON JUNE 18,2016

TRIATHLON AT WALL LAKE SATURDAY JUNE 18    

SDCKA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS NEED VOLUNTEERS
The Wall Lake Triathlon is this Saturday, and they could use extra support on the water.  We need about a dozen volunteers.

Your job would be to float in your kayak near the swimmers, and be available if someone needs to hang onto your boat to rest or be taken back to shore.

Need to be at the beach by 7:00-7:15 am – this Saturday – June 18.   The event is done by noon, and they have free lunch for the volunteers.

The weather is going to be good & this is a great way to start the weekend!

Mary Finck
President
SD Canoe & Kayak Association

Cell: 605-366-3924
or Dave at 605-366-6844

ADAPTIVE PADDLING FAIR

 Adaptive Paddling Fair at Family Lake Park in Sioux Falls on Sunday June 12th.  We start around 9am and need paddlers and volunteers to help both on shore and on water.

Please consider giving some time to this endeavor as I promise the reward is great.

We will serve a quick lunch after the Adaptive Paddling Fair before we start the SDCKA annual Paddling Fair that afternoon.  Last year we had over 300 participants come try kayaking for the first time.  Needless to say we need lots of help and the generosity of loaning your gear to the event.

See you on the water.

ANNUAL PADDLING FAIR JUNE 12, 2016

 ANNUAL PADDLING FAIR
1-4 PM
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 SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2016 AT FAMILY LAKE TO TEST DRIVE A WIDE VARIETY OF KAYAKS, CANOES AND SUPORT 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.

SDCKA WILL PARTNER WITH CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND SUN N FUN.  WE NEED LOTS OF HELP FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

 PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PADDLING FAIR EVENT AND CONSIDER JOINING US FOR OUR UPCOMING PADDLING FAIRS SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2016  WE ALWAYS NEED A LOT OF HANDS AVAILABLE FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION. WE WOULD ALSO APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR BOATS, PADDLES, LIFE JACKETS, AND EXPERIENCE WITH PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THE SPORT. YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND BOTH AS THEY ARE EACH UNIQUE AND SEPARATE. THE MORNING FAIR IS VERY REWARDING PERSONALLY. THE AFTERNOON FAIR IS EQUALLY AS REWARDING FOR THE SHEER VOLUME OF PEOPLE THAT MAY COME IF THE WEATHER IS NICE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT FAMILY LAKE PARK.

GREENWAY CLEAN-UP SAT MAY 21, 2016 8-11 AM

SDCKA is again assisting with the City of Sioux Falls Big Sioux River Greenway Clean-up, which will be held May 21 from 8-11am. Our adopted park is Legacy (W 12th & Marion). No boats needed.

We can clean up the greenway or pick it up out of the river later.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!  COME FOR THE FULL 3 HOURS OR JUST GIVE AN HOUR OR TWO.

Wetland Clean-up

SD Canoe & Kayak Assn. will pick up trash at its “adopted” wetland on Saturday, April 23, at 10:00 am.  This is the canoe access area on 26th street, near Southeastern Drive in Sioux Falls, SD.  Bags will be provided.  Takes about an hour to walk the area.  If you have any questions you can call Mary at 605-366-3924 or Dave ar 605-366-6844.
After we are finished cleaning the wetland we are going to kayak with SIOUX EMPIRE PADDLERS from Farmfielld Park to Killian College so bring your kayaks.

SDCKA POOL SESSION Saturday April 2 2016 6:00-8:00pm at EMBE 300 W 11th St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
Please make sure your boats are clean! A bucket of water will be available to wipe out your boats if needed.  Please call Mary Finck at 605-366-3924 or Dave Finck 605-366-6844 to let us know if you are coming or have any questions .  If you are a member of SDCKA there is no charge, if you don't belong there is a $10.00 fee, applications will be available if you wish to join SDCKA.  Hope to see you there .

SDCKA POOL SESSION FEBRUARY 28, 2016 10:00AM-12:00PM at EMBE 300 W 11th St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
Please make sure your boats are clean! A bucket of water will be available to wipe out your boats if needed.  Please call Mary Finck at 605-366-3924 or Dave Finck 605-366-6844 to let us know if you are coming or have any questions .  If you are a member of SDCKA there is no charge, if you don't belong there is a $10.00 fee, applications will be available if you wish to join SDCKA.

ATTENTION THE SDCKA POOL SESSION THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 12 HAS BEEN CHANGED TO APRIL 2 AT 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.

SDCKA POOL SESSION

SDCKA POOL SESSION FEBRUARY 13, 2016. 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
At EMBE 300 W 11th St. Sioux Falls South Dakota 57104.
Please make sure your boats are clean a bucket of water and a sponge will be
available to wipe out your boats if needed.  Please call Mary at 605-366-3924
Or Dave at 605-366-6844 to let us know if you are coming or have any questions.
If you are a member of SDCKA there is no charge, if you don't belong there is a
$10.00 fee. Applications will be available if you wish to join.

Join us Jan. 30 for the 2016 Annual Meeting!

Please join us Jan. 30 in Sioux Falls for our annual conference. It's set at the Outdoor Campus, 4500 S. Oxbow Ave., Sioux Falls.

The South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association has grown to become the area’s premier paddling group. We’re proud to be a resource for all skill levels to promote safety, education, conservation and most of all: paddling adventures in the great outdoors!

The Sioux Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau has great news for our out-of-town guests: reduced rates on rooms! Learn more right here.

You can renew your membership and pick up your 2016 membership card at the meeting; it's $10 for individuals and $12 for families.

If you’re unable to attend, please mail your dues to: 

SDCKA                                                                                                
PO Box 90227    
Sioux Falls, SD. 57109
                                                                                         

Session Topics and Schedule: 

11 a.m.: Social / Booths, including ACA; SD Kayak Challenge; Fort to Field 50; Project Safe Passage; ACA Grant; 605 Fitness; Friends of the Big Sioux River; White Water Park; Boat Building; SDCKA events and successes

Noon  Welcome & President Comments

12:10  History of Big Sioux River – Brandon to Grandview (Kevin Gansz)

12:40 Nat. Park Service Centennial & Missouri River Cruise (Lisa Yager, David Mays)

1 p.m.  Namekagon River (Tony Kellar)

1:20  Business Meeting/Election of Officers/Door Prizes

1:30  Break

1:40 Break-out Sessions (Racing, Kayak 101, Boundary Waters)

2 p.m.  Game, Fish & Parks (Emmett Keyser)

2:20  605Fitness – (Chalee Dennis – SUP)

2:40  Adaptive Paddling – Eagle Scout Project (Cory Diedrich)

3 pm. Conservation (Roger Foote)

3:20  Closing/Door Prizes

  

Thanks for all you do!  Looking forward to more fun in 2016.


Sincerely, your 2015 leadership team:

Mary Finck, President       
David Mays, Vice President       
Pat Wellner, Secretary      
Joe Bassing, Treasure