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by Scott Hays, Advocacy Chair and President, IPC In a decision inconsistent with federal law, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has determined that 98% of all rivers in the state of Illinois are designated as “non-navigable” and are the…
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by Anthea Halpryn, IPC Racing Task Force Chair It’s time for YOU to join in the competition to become an Illinois Paddling Champion! It’s not easy to qualify for the Annual IPC Racing award. Winners must paddle in at least…
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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, Lucas Myrna, and William Ewers. The cousins had been canoeing,…
Read MoreBy Joe Ginger, Vice President, Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation The Pecatonica River is a designated “Water Trail.” It has received recognition for that designation from Stephenson County, the federal government, and the State of Illinois. The designation is…
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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 beautiful Bourbeuse River, just south of Rosebud, MO. Whether you’re…
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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.
Read MorePlease join us for WMCKA’s 34th Sea Kayaking Symposium, held from May 23rd-26th, 2025, at Camp Pendalouan – Muskegon County, MI. The symposium fills up fast – we would like to encourage you to register early. Online registration for WMCKA’s…
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IPC: Fully powered by our paddler community! Do you…. love paddling in Illinois? want accessible, clean and safe waterways? race or have an interest in racing? want a one-stop-shop for…
Read MoreThis 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, IL and ends in Cook County, IL (near Mount Prospect). Added in 2014,…
Read MoreCome 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 afternoon races. You bring a boat we will have a…
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