Illinois Paddling Council

A Statewide Organization Representing the Interests of Paddle Sports Enthusiasts in Illinois

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IPC State Wide Updates

Join our IPC Auxiliary Volunteers

By Illinois Paddling Council | November 10, 2024

The IPC is an ALL-volunteer organization focused on paddlesports in Illinois and we need your help! Join our newly-forming corps of Illinois Paddling Council Auxiliary Volunteers! No special expertise or…

Ask your legislator to Co-Sponsor HB1873 & file your Witness Slip

By Illinois Paddling Council | January 31, 2025

The Illinois Paddling Council and our partner organizations have been working with the Illinois legislature to pass HB 1873 in the Spring 2025 legislative session. This bill will correct a…

IPC’s HB1873 Fact Sheet: Increasing Public Access to Illinois Rivers

By Illinois Paddling Council | February 18, 2025

The Illinois Paddling Council Priorities

Develop Water Trails and Improve access to Illinois waterways.

Work with State, Local, and National Governmental Agencies to address issues important to paddlers

Stewardship and Advocate for the conservation and restoration of Illinois Rivers and Lakes.

Paddling Safety and Education
Provide information about paddle-sports to paddlers and the public.

Check out the American Canoe Association's awesome safety videos here.

Paddling competition and sanction races in Illinois.

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IPC Membership is open to all individuals, families and paddling clubs.

Our Upcoming Events

Current Buster Canoe and Kayak Race

By Anthea Halpryn | May 3

May 3 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

8 North Ave, , IL
St. Charles, IL 60174 United States

$20

Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, sup, and rowing racing skills at the St Charles Canoe Club Current Buster Race at Pottawatomie Park, St Charles IL. There are morning and…

Des Plaines Canoe and Kayak Marathon

By Anthea Halpryn | May 18

May 18 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Des Plaines River Trail
Libertyville, IL 60048

This is the 2nd race in the IPC Circuit of races. The beautiful course runs 18.5 miles on the upper Des Plaines River in northern Illinois. The race begins in Libertyville,…