Advocacy

Gathering of the paddlers 2022

IPC Annual Dinner: The Paddlers Gathered!

November 11, 2022

Thanks to all who braved that wind last Saturday to come to Kankakee for the IPC Annual Dinner, the “Gathering of the Paddlers” at the beautiful Wright-designed Bradley House on the Kankakee River. Our turnout was excellent (the House was…

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A group of people paddling on boats

2022 Racing Champion to be Awarded at the Gathering of the Paddlers

October 18, 2022

Contributed by Kevin Bradley and Don Mueggenborg The IPC is a proud sponsor of recreational canoe and kayak racing in Illinois. We help to get the word out about racing and racing season but also track points and award trophies…

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The launch of the wes block on the river

Newest Boat Launch Completed at Wes Block Landing on the Pecatonica River

October 18, 2022

Contributed by Roger Schamberger and Joe Ginger This past August, the Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation completed a new kayak launch at Wes Block landing. Wes Block landing is 6 upriver miles from Tutty’s Crossing landing in Freeport. Using…

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