A Multiple choice question: View the accompanying photo. What do these paddlers have in common? A. They are all in a big canoe. B. They are all smiling and having fun. C. They are of all ages and genders. D. All of the above. If you answered D, you are correct! Now, visualize yourself and …
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Team River Runner Spokane, a kayaking program for disabled veterans, is in need of your or your neighbor’s unused recreational kayaks. As participation has increased we find ourselves having more paddlers than boats. Our team presently owns only one rec kayak, though we have two loaner boats as well. We are in good shape for whitewater boats, so …
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Monday, April 22nd, 7:00 PM The final general meeting of the spring will feature Thomas O’Keefe, Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director for American Whitewater, a national river conservation organization focused on protecting and enhancing opportunities for whitewater recreation. Tom will discuss river conservation efforts throughout the region, including recent dam removal success stories for rivers like the White …
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The more I kayak, the more I scout, the more I portage. Kayaking isn’t just being on the water, but that’s why we’re out there. Being intensely in the moment. The anticipation of what’s coming and the excitement and sometimes relief that it is over is what keeps us coming back. Learning what to do …
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Join us on Monday, March 25, 7:00 PM at Mountain Gear’s corporate office, 6021 E. Mansfield, Spokane, for our next general meeting. Come listen to novice rafters Lynn and Stan Mrzygod as they recount their impressions of a 30-day, 300-mile, self-guided excursion through the wildest rapids in North America in a rental raft. …
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General meeting, Monday, February 25th, 7:00 p.m. at Mountain Gear’s corporate office We arrived in Paris, France, at 8:30 am Sunday, February 26th. Our first stop was Castellane, France, where we ran the Verdon River which runs though France’s Grand Canyon. We ran the pre-canyon part as the canyon section was a class V. The …
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Registration is now open for the Spokane River Forum’s annual conference on March 26 and 27, 2013, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place in Spokane Valley. From the Spokane River Forum website: “With over 200 people expected to attend, the conference will once again be a unique bi-state opportunity to share …
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SCKC has rented the Valley Y pool for roll practice sessions on February 24, March 3,10,17 & 24. These Sunday evening sessions will run from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM and you must be a member to attend. Renew your membership ahead of time, or you can pay your 2013 dues to the SCKC member …
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For all those who paddled and/or partied at this landmark SCKC event, it would be impossible to convince anyone attending that there could be any better way to celebrate the passing of yet another year and the promise of an upcoming New Year. Cornerstone club member Eric Erickson once again coordinated this activity, in addition …
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I hope you will start the 2013 paddling year with a short, warm, sunny, dry New Year’s Day trip on the Little Spokane River, followed by an afternoon celebration with your paddling comrades around the woodstove amidst a delicious array of munchies or in the living room overlooking the Spokane River. Of course you can come to …
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November’s general meeting featured an ice cream social and our annual Paddle Board elections. A big thank you goes to Susan Luchesi for providing the ice cream and all the goodies to go with it – yum! You can see the results of the elections by going to the Paddle Board page of the website …
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The November meeting is our last general meeting until the new year, as we don’t schedule a general meeting during December. We’re planning a relaxed evening with time to socialize while enjoying delicious ice cream sundaes with all the goodies, watch a variety of videos created by SCKC members with an eye for photography and …
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If you’re reading this, you’re obviously already a member of the Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club. Perhaps you’re a recent member, or perhaps you’ve belonged to the club for many years. In either case, you were drawn to the SCKC by your interest in paddling, be it a canoe, kayak, raft or other craft. Whether …
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Recapping Project at Barker Bridge It’s time for another access update. Thanks to a grant from TransCanada, the Department of Ecology’s “capping” project began at the end of September at Barker Road to prevent human contact with heavy metals, a legacy of years of mining upstream. Cooperative efforts from the Department of Ecology, Spokane Conservation …
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American Paddler Discovers England from the Thames River Slide show and book signing Auntie’s Bookstore ~ Friday, November 16, 2012 7:00 PM In June 2011, SCKC member and Sandpoint resident Jim Payne made a 29-day kayak trip down England’s Thames River. He poked into castles, slept in ruined cathedrals, faced down Henry VIII (actually, an …
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Monday, October 22nd, 7:00 pm The October general meeting kicks off our schedule of regular monthly meetings with a presentation by author Jo Deurbrouck on her new book, Anything Worth Doing. Here is a preview from the author’s website: Anything Worth Doing tells the unforgettable true story of larger-than-life whitewater raft guides Clancy Reece and …
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Anything Worth Doing: A true story of adventure, friendship and tragedy on the last of the West’s great rivers Author: Jo Deurbrouck Reviewed by Susan Luchesi This is the story of two friends, professional raft guides, their adventures and the tragedy that met them on one of their most ambitious adventures. The author herself was a whitewater …
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Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic Reviewed by Dennis Johnson One of the joys of paddling is moving your kayak efficiently, quietly and gracefully. More experienced paddlers have said “work on your stroke; it’ll make a difference in your enjoyment.” The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic DVD will help accomplish that goal. His credentials include marathon …
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November’s general meeting will bring our annual elections for the Paddle Board. Our SCKC officers work hard to make sure the club is providing the kinds of activities and events our members want and enjoy. You can ensure that all voices are heard and new ideas are considered by volunteering to lend a hand and …
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Although we’re still adjusting to the idea that summer is coming to an end, we need to remember that October is just around the corner, and that means ~ Paddle Board elections! The SCKC has a distinguished history of great leadership, as club members have stepped up to take on the responsibility of providing direction …
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