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• HCKC Thatcher Pool

  • When
    April 09, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Thatcher Indy Park
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  HCKC Pool sessions at Thatcher are organized to allow HCKC members and guests to learn and practice paddling skills in a safe environment with other paddlers, some of which are ACA certified instructors but we all try to help each other get better and safer for when we venture out to the water!  These pool sessions are focused on skill refinement and individual practice for all paddlers - whitewater kayakers,  whitewater and open canoeists, recreational kayakers, and sea kayakers - seeking to practice bracing, rolling, open water reentries, etc.   It is also a great place to meet other paddlers, find out about upcoming trips, and try out different boats and paddles. Participants often go out for refreshments afterwards to swap paddling stories and watch videos.

  HCKC POOL POLICIES
  

  • Participants must sign in each session and pay $10.00 per individual or $15 per family per session to cover pool rental.
  • Please make certain your boat is clean and free of debris inside and out before bringing it into the pool.
  • First time participants must check-in with the pool coordinator before entering the pool.
  • Participants must be able to swim.
  • Participants must have the ability to self-rescue (wet exit at a minimum). 
  • First time visitors must demonstrate this ability.
  • Participation is restricted to HCKC members and their one-time guests.
  • Participants must maintain control of their boats and equipment at all times.
  • Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • There will be no swimming or diving.
  • Participants are expected to be courteous and safety conscious at all times.
  • Indy Park Rules require that no one or their equipment is allowed on the pool deck before the designated start time and that all boats and gear must be removed from the pool deck promptly at the designated end time.

  As the colder months approach (quicker than expected), numbers at the pool typically grow. In an effort to accommodate club members and guests new and old we feel that it is necessary to instill some ground rules to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience while sharpening our skills! Please see the following additional requirements while participating in the club pool sessions at Thatcher:

  Anytime while at Thatcher

  No standing a watercraft on end to exit the edge of the pool. Example is standing a kayak on end and the paddler does a push down motion and does a twist to flip boat on to the deck of the pool.

  If there are more than 5 or more boats in the water

  No swimming No climbing of the climbing wall

  No tricks that stand a kayak or watercraft on end

  No tricks like cartwheels, etc so the watercraft is trading ends

  No individuals flipping watercraft over by standing another watercraft on end to “trash” them No standing up in your watercraft

  Watercraft means a kayak, canoe, stand-up board, or craft that is used on a body of water that we paddle.

  Designated Certified Instructors can be in the water to assist others with paddling

  We look forward to seeing everyone at Thatcher as we begin the winter season on Saturdays from 10am to Noon! If you have any questions about the pool program, or if you have specific goals you'd like to work on in the pool - please feel free to reply to this email!

  See you soon!

  Toni Harris and John Gates

  HCKC Thatcher pool coordinators

  
  

  If you plan on coming and/or bringing your family for instruction or need gear, please let us know so we can be sure to have everything ready! This is a volunteer effort and appreciate your understanding!!

  
  

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• Sand Creek / Shirley Gates' Memorial Paddle

  • When
    April 12, 2025
  • Location
    near North Vernon
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  SAND CREEK

     Please join us on Saturday April 12th for the annual HCKC Spring flatwater trip on Sand Creek (one of SE Indiana's premier float streams). As is the norm we will run the 12.1 mile section from Westport to the Brewersville Bridge. It being one of the clubs longest-continuous scheduled events for the last 40? years or longer. This alone will be my 20th year of sponsoring it. The late Shirley Gates before me had it on the trip calendar for decades. Our meeting time will be @ 10:30 AM at the Westport Dam access. It is located 2 miles east of SR 3/Westport on CR 1100 South just downstream from the two adjacent bridges (one concrete-one covered). It is on the (older) Delorme Atlas next to the covered bridge symbol page 52 B-3. Boats will be dropped off here and then a shuttle 18 miles total will be ran.                                                                                            

      Streams can be quite moody in this part of the state and are very water dependent. Two years ago 5-6 inches of rain swamped the area on a Wednesday night but by Saturday morning the creek was at a good flowing level which made for easy paddling. Three years ago an April drought, an inch of snow and temps in the 30's caused a cancellation till the next day and the Vernon Fork Muscatatuck was ran with perfect flow and a sunny 80 degrees day.  I have water gauges painted on several bridges and will check on Friday to make sure there is a sufficient volume of water to paddle. Temps can range from 30 to 80 this time of year. Throughout the years we have had paddlers from Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois.  If the creek is suitable by mid-week I will go ahead and post a positive trip call otherwise I will have to make a decision to possibly change to another stream location by Friday. This is always the mystery of planning a trip in January not knowing the consequences in April but is part of the 'territory' of trip planning. Many have repeated this trip for several years and have come to know what to expect. On the positive side the stream offers numerous, scenic
   limestone ledges and two old mill races dating back to the early 1800's.   Contact me by 8PM Friday, April 11th at canoeindiana@yahoo.com or (812)767-1317                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sincerely, Richard Tekulve (trip leader since 2006)                                                        

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• Muscatatuck (revised with more info)

  • When
    April 13, 2025
  • Location
    near North Vernon
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  This is scheduled so that people that wish to weekend camp can do Sand Creek Saturday, and Muscatatuck Sunday.  It is a standalone trip - camping or paddling Sand Creek not required.  Like all trips, it is flow and weather dependent.

  We'll paddle Muscatatuck River on Sunday April 13, meeting at the Vernon Commons (38.98456,-85.60818) at 10am. We'll paddle through the historic section of Vernon and Muscatatuck Park featuring the old Mill portal man-made cave, limestone cliffs, some nice ripples, and ending at the Green Bridge to Crosley State Fish and Wildlife area. The paddle is a two hour, six mile paddle. Bring a lunch.

  
  

  Trip Sponsor Sara Hare sarahare2013@gmail.com 812-599-3671

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• WW TRAINING: 2025 WW Rafting Workshop CANCELLED

  • Start
    May 03, 2025
  • End
    May 04, 2025
  • Location
    Ocoee, TN
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  • WW TRAINING: 2025 WW Rafting Workshop CANCELLED

    03 – 04 May 2025

    UPDATE: 20 March 2025 - Due to a death in the family and a knee injury we are cancelling this workshop.  Please keep your eye open for us to reschedule this workshop.  
    
    Course Overview

                To encourage new access to whitewater with small rafts. The course will be tailored to student needs with a focus on beginning and intermediate techniques.

     

    Required Skills

                Able to manage personal mobility in and around water.

    Able to swim confidently while wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD)

                Able to follow instructions and communicate independently.

     

    Required Equipment (Personal)

                PFD

                Helmet

                Foot wear.  No sandals

     

    Recommended Equipment

                Dry Bag

                (2) 3-4” locking carabiners (3) Locking Carabiners

    Water Bottle – that you can tie down to the boat

                Paddling Clothes – Wetsuits or Drysuit (or other thermal paddle gear)

                Throw Rope

                A River knife

                Raft Paddle – if you do not have one please let us know

     

    Main Objectives:

     

    Set up and take down a raft with rigging.

     

    Identify whitewater features and hazards

     

    Become familiar with rafting paddle strokes

     

    Learn and use body position commands

     

    Safely maneuver a paddle raft through rapids

     

    Basic rescue and safety principles for rafting

     

     

    Secondary Objectives:

     

    Guide or captain a raft

     

    Combat Recover a flipped raft

     

    Combat recover a passenger

     

    Single person control a raft in a swim event

     

    Playboat with a raft

     

    Schedule:

    Friday

  • ·         Arrive at AU Campground and set up your tent and get some sleep.
  • ·         Your camping fee is part of your tuition for the workshop

  • Saturday

  • ·         Breakfast at 0730 hrs in camp
  • ·         Workshop starts at 0800 hrs in camp
  • ·         Lunch will be provided on the river
  • ·         Dinner will be provided at camp around the campfire.  Chili Dinner with all the fixings and Dutch Oven Dessert

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    Sunday

  • ·         On your own

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    Cost

  • ·         $50 a person which includes two nights (Friday and Saturday) of tent camping, meals on Saturday, and lots of training with rafts
  • ·         Break Down - $10.00 per night so $20.00 goes to AU, $25.00 for food, and $5.00 to ACA to cover your insurance for the workshop

  Location:  AU Campground, 522 US-64, Ocoee, TN 37361

  You will need to register on the HCKC website, and you will pay Saturday morning at Breakfast.  If you have any questions, please text me at 207-522-0259.  John Gates

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• Swiftwater Rescue Class L2-L4

  • Start
    May 10, 2025
  • End
    May 11, 2025
  • Location
    East Race, South Bend, IN
  • Registered
    20 registrants

  Swiftwater Rescue Course L2 - L4

  10 - 11 May 2025

  Welcome to the Swiftwater Rescue Course!  Richard and I will be guiding you on your path to become a better rescuer.  Our weekend together, you will learn several new techniques so you can have a toolbox full of “tools” that you can use to rescue a fellow boater and their gear.  We only ask you to come rested and with an open mind because we are here to guide you on your journey.

  This course is for anyone that paddles moving water to whitewater.  If you paddle any streams here in the Midwest, you NEED this course!  This course gives you the skills to know how to rescue others and be rescued by your fellow paddlers!

  Here is the plan:

  I will arrive at the Suzuki Music School around 9pm on 09 May and set up at the school.  Saturday morning, I will be getting up around 6am to start fixing breakfast at the school.  I will move to the East Race, so I’m set up and ready to go for an 8am start time.  We will be conducting class on Saturday from 8am to around 5pm with a lunch around noon.   After that if anyone wants to play on the race, they may do so that is taking the class.  I will move back to the Music School to start dinner and have it ready around 630pm.  We will eat and talk rescue and paddling stuff until everyone is tired.  Sunday morning, I will get up and follow the same schedule as Saturday and have breakfast ready and be at the East Race by 8am on Sunday morning.  We will teach and finish up our training on Sunday afternoon around 4pm.  I will serve lunch around noon on Sunday.

  Lodging:

  Anyone interested in staying near the course for free, Monica Davis’s Mom has a music school near the course and has offered for anyone attending the course to stay at the school.  I will donate some money towards Mrs. Davis to cover any expenses.

  You will need to bring the following:

  ·         Sleeping bag

  ·         Pillow

  ·         Sleeping mat

  ·         Towel, personal hygiene products

  The school will be available for entry after 9 pm on Friday 09 May. No one will be at the school on Saturday or Sunday except the Swiftwater Rescue Group.  The school has one shower and 3 bathrooms. Inside the building, there are several classrooms and a large room downstairs for people to sleep on the floor on an air mattress.  The kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, stove, and sink. John Gates will provide food for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning at the school.  I will also be providing lunch both Saturday and Sunday. There is plenty of paper plates, bowls, silverware, cups, and cookware to use.  The school is in a very nice part of town with a grocery store across the road. There is a huge yard for outdoor play. No campfires are allowed since we are in city limits without a burn permit which we will not need.  The building has internet, and Monica will bring her projector to play kayaking videos or whatever people want to watch.

  Address:

  Suzuki Music School

  52549 Gumwood Road

  Granger, IN  46530

  The following items you will need:

  River gear that keeps you warm.  Drysuit or wetsuits because we will be in the water most of the day.

  Your Rescue Kit (Pulleys, carabiners, webbing, etc)

  Helmet

  Paddle craft:  whitewater kayak, etc.

  Throw bag

  Air Bags for your craft

  Paddle

  Foot wear.  No sandals

  Rescue knife

  Rescue PFD or PFD

  If you do not have any of the above, please reach out to me and we will discuss.

  Cost:

  The cost for the course is $110 if you are an ACA Member.  If you aren’t an ACA Member, the cost will be $150 and you will become an ACA Member.  Also included in your $110, you will become a HCKC Member if you are not already or your dues will be paid for another year.  The cost of this course is to cover cost of food, donation to the music studio, and cover Richard and I’s cost.  We do not make anything off this course.  We do this because we want our fellow boaters to be able to rescue others and even us on the river!

  If you have any questions, concerns or just want to say Hi please reach out to Richard or I and we will be happy to chat.  We look forward to working with each one of you. 

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• Driftwood River

  • When
    May 18, 2025
  • Location
    near Edinburgh, IN
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  Driftwood River

  Sunday, May 18

  9 am

  This is a fun trip for all skill levels but is long so you need to have the stamina for a distance paddle. We start at Furnas Mill on Sugar Creek which joins the Driftwood. Our take out is 14 miles downstream at Lowel Bridge near Columbus. Be prepared with sunscreen, water, lunch and paddling gloves in addition to your regular gear. The meeting time is on the early side in order to get on the water ahead of the folks from Blue’s Canoes Outfitters. The trip leader will monitor conditions and if there are any challenges will put out an email to registered participants by 7 pm Saturday evening.

  Meeting time:     9 am

  Meeting location:  Shell station just off I-65 at exit 80.  Once participants arrive we will caravan to Furnas Mill on Sugar Creek. If you prefer to meet us at the put in, just notify the trip leader.

  Shuttle:  9:45 am shuttle to Lowel Bridge On Water: 10:45 am

  Trip Leader:  Sue Foxx,        sue.ann.foxx@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

                

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NON-HCKC Holiday on the Wildcat

  • When
    May 25, 2025
  • Location
    Wildcat Creek

  More information to come.

  Contact garryhill@aol.com

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• Summit Lake Open Water Rescue and Intermediate Skills Weekend

  • Start
    May 30, 2025
  • End
    June 01, 2025
  • Location
    Summit Lake State nPark

  Open Water Rescue & Intermediate Skills

  Friday May 30- Sunday June 1

  Location: Summit Lake State Park 

  Instructor Sponsors: Linda Decker & Jim Heichelbech

  Join us for a fun training weekend focusing on kayak skills and open water rescues. It is a great chance to get to know other paddlers, learn what to do in a rescue situation and improve your skills. If you can’t come for the weekend, come for the day you choose..

  Reserve Campsites Early. Registration is now open. Jim & Linda will be in site 117

  Itinerary:

  Friday May 30 Arrive to camp Options: afternoon paddle, practice rolling, group campfire

  Saturday May 31st Day will focus on rescues, towing, managing emergencies Launch Time tbd

  Sunday June 1st Intermediate Skills – strokes, edging, bracing,  Launch Time tbd

  Location: Summit Lake 5993 N. Messick Road New Castle, Indiana  South Boat Launch Near Harvey Shelter (Enter Park and go left at the T intersection and follow the signs to the boat launch)

  We will be practicing kayak handling and rescue techniques.  We will focus on how to manage your boat to keep from capsizing, and how to get yourself and your friends back into their boats when the inevitable happens in open water.  There will be plenty of time to work on strokes, bracing, balancing, towing, and rescues. 

  This clinic is an opportunity for new paddlers to learn open water rescue techniques and a chance for more experienced paddlers to compare techniques and practice them in a safe environment.  This clinic is important since kayakers need to regularly practice these skills, so they are “fresh” when we get into a real rescue situation.  You want to know how to get yourself or someone else back in their boat quickly and on your first attempt.   Open water paddlers should take this course before attempting any "big water" adventures.

  Rescue Course Content: 

  ·       Wet exiting your boat 

  ·       Solo Reentries (Paddle Float, Cowboy, Stirru[, Reenter and Roll) 

  ·       Assisted Reentries (T-Rescue, Scoop Rescue) 

  ·       Towing - contact tows, short tows, and regular tows. Will discuss when to start towing and when towing may be needed to assist a rescue (W will bring extra tow ropes if you don’t have one.)

  Required Equipment:

  ·       Touring or Sea Kayak - Kayak must have flotation in both bow and stern either sealed bulkheads or flotation bags

  • If you have a Recreational Kayak, you do not need the flotation, but bring it if you have it. Please bring your Spray Skirt if you have one.  A life Jacket is required.  We will have a separate group for the recreational boats and will practice rescues in a sheltered area near shore.

  ·       Spray Skirt

  ·       Life Jacket 

  ·       Kayak Safety Gear - Bring the kayak safety gear that you normally carry:  pump, paddle float, stirrup, tow line.   Please do not buy this equipment just for this class since you can borrow from other participants to see what works for you before you buy.

  An Indiana DNR 2025 Non- Motorized Sticker is required for each boat $5 at the gate or can be ordered in advance online

  For questions contact:

  Linda Decker lsdecker2018@gmail.com

  Jim Heichelbech gem5610@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• TVCC Paddle School (Non-HCKC Events)

  • Start
    May 30, 2025
  • End
    June 01, 2025
  • Location
    AU Campground, Ocoee, TN

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  This is a TVCC Event and you have to be a member of the TVCC Club.  This is a paddling school for all skills.

  If interested please reach out to myself or Toni Harris for more details.

  John Gates

  207-522-0259

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• HCKC: DEMO DAY--SOCIAL--PICNIC... TO WELCOME NEW CLUB MEMBERS

  • When
    June 07, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    GEIST PARK: 10979 FLORIDA RD. FORTVILLE IN
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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   LET’S WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS TO THE HCKC

  DEMO DAY & PICNIC

  
  

  HCKC: DEMO DAY—SOCIAL—PICNIC

  TRY A BOAT YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD PADDLE

  TRY A PADDLE YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD USE

  MEET CLUB MEMBERS WHO HAPPILY WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

  ENJOY A PICNIC LUNCH/DINNER OF BRATS, BURGERS, AND SIDES

  (WILL CONTACT MEMBERS TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATE ITEMS)

  BYO NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 

  
  

  *BRING AS MANY BOATS AND PADDLES AS YOU CAN CARRY

  *MARK ALL EQUIPMENT WITH NAME AND CELL #; *BRING WHEELS

  *THE SIGN ON THE SHELTER READS: “DAVIS FRIENDS AND KAYAKERS”

  *QUESTIONS: CONTACT—marianndvs@gmail.com

  
  

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• West Fork White River (paddle from a new put-in)

  • When
    June 08, 2025
  • Location
    near Anderson
  • Registered
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  White River Paddle From Anderson to Perkinsville PAS, our take-out. (or 100 yards north of Bonges Tavern on the right in Cicero IN)

  Bonges has an Anderson address: 9830 W 280 N, Anderson, IN 46011

  
  

  Trip Leader: Mariann Davis, C-317-213-5600, marianndvs@gmail.com

  Date: June 8, 2025  

  Meet-up time & Place: 10:30 AM @ the put in @ Madison Avenue (Derby Downs) Park: 23 N. Madison Ave., Anderson IN 46016

  Meet-up Location:  The 12.5 mile trip has its put in at Madison Avenue Park in Anderson— turn off Madison Ave. just south of the White River Bridge.  The park is on the east side of the street. 

  What to Bring: PFD, paddle, camera, sunscreen, lunch, dry bag, hat…Dress for the water and air temp.

  Contingencies on this paddle: The best water level for this trip is about 250-400 cfs on the Anderson gauge.  If lower we will have to cancel:  Cancelations will be made the evening before the trip by 8 PM.

  A “NO EMAIL” IS A “GO EMAIL"

  This is a beautiful, forgotten section of the White River with a heavily shaded corridor of mature trees. You can sing or hum along with the sounds of the abundant waterfowl or just enjoy a relaxing paddle in nature's quietude.

  Contact Marianndvs@gmail.com for questions.

  
  

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• Fall Creek

  • When
    June 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Indianapolis-see description
  • Registered
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  Saturday, June 14, 2025

  Don’t have time to paddle distant rivers?  Then join us for an Indianapolis eastside favorite…Fall Creek.  Bring a lunch, sunscreen and water in addition to your usual paddling gear. Life vests are required to be worn for club trips.

  Contact:  Sue Foxx

                     sue.ann.foxx@gmail.com

                     317-363-4074

  (If weather or water levels cancel the trip you will be contacted by 7 pm on June 13, 2025.)

  
  

  
  

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• East Fork White River

  • When
    July 12, 2025
  • Location
    south central Indiana
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  East Fork White River, Saturday July 12

  The reliable East Fork is one of only a hand full of Hoosier streams that can be paddled in near drought conditions
  

  East Fork White River trip leader since 2010,

  Richard Tekulve

  
  

  
  

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• Eagle Creek Triathlon Safety Boat July 19

  • When
    July 19, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Park Reservoir, Indianapolis, In

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  Swimming portion of the  Indy Sprint Triathlon Series.  HCKC members and guest provide safety boats for the swimmers in the 500 meter course.  Participants are there to provide assistance to swimmers, guide them on the course,  allow a place to rest or signal for extraction.  We will be on the outside of the course while city lifeguards are on the inside of the course. Meet at the Eagle Creek Park office on 56th street just northwest of the main park entrance and just before you get to the bridge over the reservoir. 

  If you're bringing a guest or another family member please register them separately.

   We must be unloaded and on the water by 7:45-50 as the swimming starts at 8am.   Instructions will be given just prior to the event.  No special skills needed.  Items which may enhance your effectiveness are whistle,  short throw line and float, extra PFD.  We are usually done by 9.  Some go to breakfast, some go paddle around, some have to go home and do chores. 

  This is an important event to HCKC as we the club is paid a $1000.00 for helping with this event.  You will get an event T-shirt for participating, please register with shirt size.  Canoe, Kayak or paddle board OK. 

   If you have questions or concerns please contact Dwayne James at dwaynesjamesa1@hotmail.com.

   Thanks for your help.

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• NON-HCKC Indiana Paddlers Rendezvous

  • Start
    August 01, 2025
  • End
    August 03, 2025

  
  

  The 40th Annual Indiana Paddlers Rendezvous

  Aug. 1-2-3, 2025

  
  

      The IPR has proven to be one of the overall best Paddling Events in Indiana.  If you've never attended, rest assured it is Worth Your time.  Come prepared to enjoy one of the most Fun Paddling Weekends in Indiana, to relax with Old Paddling Buddies, and to make New Paddling Friends.

  More information later.

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• WW East Race Whitewater Fest - NON - HCKC Event

  • When
    August 02, 2025
  • Location
    East Race, South Bend, IN
  • Registered
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  East Race and the City Of South Bend will be sponsoring a Whitewater Fest at East Race.  

  Details:  more to follow

  John Gates

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• Eagle Creek Triathlon Safety Boat August 23

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Eagle Creek Park Reservoir, Indianapolis, In

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  Swimming portion of the  Indy Sprint Triathlon Series.  HCKC members and guest provide safety boats for the swimmers in the 500 meter course.  Participants are there to provide assistance to swimmers, guide them on the course,  allow a place to rest or signal for extraction.  We will be on the outside of the course while city lifeguards are on the inside of the course. Meet at the Eagle Creek Park office on 56th street just northwest of the main park entrance and just before you get to the bridge over the reservoir. 

  If you're bringing a guest or another family member please register them separately.

   We must be unloaded and on the water by 7:45-50 as the swimming starts at 8am.   Instructions will be given just prior to the event.  No special skills needed.  Items which may enhance your effectiveness are whistle,  short throw line and float, extra PFD.  We are usually done by 9.  Some go to breakfast, some go paddle around, some have to go home and do chores. 

  This is an important event to HCKC as we the club is paid a $1000.00 for helping with this event.  You will get an event T-shirt for participating, please register with shirt size.  Canoe, Kayak or paddle board OK. 

   If you have questions or concerns please contact Dwayne James at dwaynesjamesa1@hotmail.com.

   Thanks for your help.

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• Raccoon Creek Cleanup

  • When
    August 23, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Raccoon Creak

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  Raccoon Creek Clean Up

  Date: 23 August 2025

  
  

  Sponsor: John Gates 207-522-0259

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• Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle

  • When
    September 06, 2025
  • Location
    Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle Lieber State Park

  Registration is closed

  Cataract Falls Full Moon Paddle       September 6, 2025

  Trip Sponsor:  Wally Burchfield

  L1/L2

  Cunot Boat Ramp Lieber State Park 6:00pm

    Want to see the largest water falls in Indiana and paddle under the full moon? Here's your chance! This is a fun paddle and is open to most experience levels. Paddler must be able to paddle 8 miles round trip. A 10' boat or longer is suggested. These are head waters so this is a paddle rather than a float - there is no current but we will paddle at a moderate rate.  The speed of motor boats is restricted so we should not have any problems with boat wake.

      We will meet up at the Cunot boat ramp (Map) at 6PM and launch by 6:30PM.  We will paddle to the falls and take a short break there. Pit bathrooms are available at the falls. Most of the return trip will be under moonlight. We should return to the boat ramp around 11 PM.

      You are required to have a PFD, boat marker light such as a glow stick and a $5 2024 DNR non-motorized boat sticker on your boat . Boat stickers can be purchased online at http://stores.innsgifts.com/2014-state-park-permits/ or at any state park. The gate house at Lieber SRA should have them. You will pass it if you are coming from the north.  Keep in mind if ordering off the website, it'll take about a week for them to ship it to you.

  
  

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• Wabash River - TBD

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    September 13, 2025
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  Wabash River Trip – TBD – Sept. 13, 2025

  It’s that time of year when many of our local streams are often too low to enjoyably paddle.  The Wabash River should have plenty of flow for easy paddling.  The dry times of the year also make the big rivers low enough and clear enough to enjoy the streambed, the real essence of their beauty. 

  Bring lunch and drinking water in addition to your normal paddling gear.  The HCKC requires those participating in Club events to wear a PFD at all times while on the water.  

  Contact Judy Thompson judy_thom@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Raccoon Creek Paddle

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    October 12, 2025
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    Raccoon Creek, IN
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• Grayson Lake, KY

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    October 31, 2025
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    November 02, 2025
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  Grayson Lake, KY, Oct. 31-Nov. 2

  Grayson Lake has amazing cliff lined sections, and waterfalls if it rains a day or two before the trip.  This trip is a Canoe and Kayak version – we will not be traveling quite as fast as the Sea Kayaking group.  I would recommend a 12-foot boat or longer.  Saturday’s paddle will be about 12-13 miles, with no current to assist.  Part of the trip will be where we will be exposed to power boat wakes, and the water can be choppy.

  Camping sites go quickly, so if you are interested, please make your reservations as soon as you can.  https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/grayson-lake-state-park/KY/91812/overview.  Let me know if you wish to share a site, and I will try to help match up interested persons.  Two vehicles are allowed per site, and one camper with one small tent, or two small tents.

  There will be an optional Friday afternoon paddle.  The main paddle will be Saturday, with a shorter one on Sunday.

  We will be camping at Grayson Lake State Park, 314 Grayson Lake Park Rd, Olive Hill, KY 41164, Friday and Saturday nights.  We will be “car camping”, so feel free to bring as much warm gear as necessary since we will not need to haul camping gear in our boats.  Two tents and two vehicles are allowed per site, so sharing sites will cut down on expenses.  It is a nice, modern campground with showers and flush toilets.  Be sure to make your camping reservations as soon as you can, since it is a popular place on the weekends. 

  Grayson is about a 4 to 5-hour drive from Indianapolis.  It is one my favorite paddling locations, and I feel it is well worth the trip.  Please contact Judy Thompson judy_thom@hotmail.com for more information.

  
  

   Friday (Optional) – We will paddle for a few hours and then set up camp.
  Launch Time: 1:45 pm   Arrive at Ramp
  Put-In:  We are going to try a put-in that the club hasn't used before.  Turn off of Rt. 7 about 19 miles south of the interstate towards the Laurel Gorge Cultural Center.  Go straight rather than actually turn into the Cultural Center.  Cross the bridge, and look for a parking lot on the right.   This is a carry down ramp which is paved most of the way.  If you do not have a boat cart, you can borrow one from someone else in the group to make the carry down easier.  We will return to this spot at the end of the day's paddle. 
  Mileage:   Negotiable.  

  Saturday – We will meet at the put-in and paddle about 12 miles up Grayson Lake to Bruin ramp   This is an amazing section with cliffs lining most of the 12-mile stretch.  There are also many waterfalls (if it rains in the day or two before the trip.
  Time:  9:30 am - Boats at Caney Creek Put-In and we’ll run our shuttle then.   If you’re driving down from Indy, you will probably want to drive down Friday night.
  Put-In:    Rt. 504 turnoff:  On Rt. 7 (west side), 17.6 miles south of the interstate exit.  When you turn right (West) onto Rt. 504 it, it’s another two miles to the Caney Creek ramp. 
  Take-Out:  Bruin boat ramp/beach: On Rt. 7 (east side), 11.9 miles south of the interstate exit. 
  Mileage:  About 12 miles - more or less – depending on how much you explore.

  Sunday – We will paddle up Clifty Creek to the Grotto.  Usually there will be enough water to enter the Grotto.
  Time:   9:30 am 
  Put-In/Take-Out:  The launch ramp is on Rt. 7 about 10 miles south of the interstate on the west side of the road and north side of the creek (if you get to the golf course, you overshot about a mile).  This ramp is on the west side of the road and just about 1.3 miles north to the Entrance to the State Park on Rt. 7.
  Mileage:   6-10 miles depending on what people are up for.

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