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Celebrating the 2024 IPC Paddling Champions

January 7, 2025

By Anthea Halpryn, IPC Racing Task Force Chair 2024 was an exciting chapter in the world of paddlesport racing in Illinois, and we are excited to shine a spotlight on this year’s IPC Annual Canoe and Kayak Racing Award winners:…

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2024 Gathering of the Paddlers: Wrapping Up Another Great Year!

November 10, 2024

IPC members had a great time at our Annual Gathering of the Paddlers this year in Yorkville, home of the Marge Cline Whitewater Course. Some of us took this opportunity to paddle the whitewater course before the meeting. The course…

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IPC Welcomes Anthea Halpryn to our Board of Directors

November 10, 2024

IPC Welcomes Anthea Halpryn to our Board of Directors IPC welcomes our newest Board Member: Anthea Halpryn. One of our speakers at this year’s Gathering of the Paddlers in Yorkville, Anthea is an avid solo kayak paddler, a Level 2…

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IPC: Making Illinois Rivers Legally Accessible to Paddlers

November 10, 2024

Again this year, the paddler’s advocacy community will be working with the Illinois legislature to pass legislation correcting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ erroneous interpretation of water law. This interpretation designates 98% of Illinois’s waterways as the private property…

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New Documentary Film Release: “Mississippi Speed Record: An Epic Adventure”

November 10, 2024

Many of us in the paddling community are familiar with the epic, Guiness World Record-setting trip of Scott Miller, Paul Cox, Wally Werderich and Judson Steinback down the Mississippi River to set the World Speed Record of 16 days, 20…

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Fall Paddle Festival

September 26, 2024

Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play, and music. Presented with Back Yard Nature Center, Wilderness Inquiry and Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov

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Pirate Paddle

August 23, 2024

Ahoy, matets! Aaaaaare you up to a new paddleing challenge?  Hit the ligh seas of Whalon Lake to see if the ppirate life is really for you.  We weill need all hands on deck to join a cres, compete in…

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Morning Paddle

August 23, 2024

What better way to start the day than with a morning paddle! Join interpretive naturalists as we tour Lake Chaminwood to explore the preserve from the water. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 13 and older. Registration required by Thursday,…

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Sunrise Paddle

August 23, 2024

Calling all early birds to start the day on the water! Enjoy a tour of Lake Chaminwood as the sun rises and the wildlife begin to stir. Join interpretive naturalists to explore the nooks and crannies of Lake Chaminwood to…

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IPC Gathering of the Paddlers: Annual Dinner 2024

August 22, 2024

2024 Gathering of the Paddlers The Illinois Paddling Council  Annual Dinner Southern Belle’s Pancake House, Yorkville, Illinois Home of the Marge Cline Whitewater Course Saturday, September 28. Doors open: 5:30, Dinner 6:00. Program: 6:15 to 8 PURCHASE DINNER TICKETS HERE…

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