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