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 | February 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 Friends of Kickapoo Creek: Peorians Taking Watershed Preservation Into Their Own Hands

By Illinois Paddling Council | April 2, 2025

By Lucas D. Myrna, Secretary, Friends of Kickapoo Creek. The Friends of Kickapoo Creek (Officially, F.O.K.C., NFP) is a Peoria, Illinois, nonprofit founded in 2023 by the cousins Jackson Myrna,…

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

Bourbeuse Bluebell Race

By Illinois Paddling Council | April 5

April 5 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MDC Tea Access

$50

Paddle through adventure, fun, and community on Missouri’s most crooked river! The Bourbeuse Bluebell Race is Earth’s Classroom’s biggest fundraiser of the year, offering an exciting 18.2-mile paddle down the…

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…

Kickapoo Creek Cleanup

By Illinois Paddling Council | May 3

May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

First float of the year!!!! RSVP for details or questions. https://www.friendsofkickapoocreek.org/event/may-cleanup-float/ Location information will be sent out the week of the event.

QCKG Tri-It Mini Triathlon

By Illinois Paddling Council | May 17

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hennepin Canal Lock 29
Colona, 61241 United States

$55

Join us for our 3nd. Annual “Tri It” Mini Triathlon on Saturday May 17th. The Race will start at 10am at the Cleveland Boat Ramp with kayaking down river to…

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,…