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IPC Gathering of the Paddlers: Annual Dinner 2024
Join the Illinois Paddling Council for the 2024 Gathering of the Paddlers at Southern Belle’s restaurant in Yorkville, Illinois, home of the Marge Cline Whitewater Course. Saturday, September 28. Doors open: 5:30, Dinner 6:00. Program: 6:15 to 8 This year,…
Read MoreIPC Newsletter Legislative Update May 2024
By Scott Hays In early 2024, the Paddler’s Access to Rivers bill was introduced in the Illinois House by Representative Janet Yang-Rohr of Naperville. Although 98% of 750 paddlers responding to our recent IPC survey supported the bill, it never…
Read MoreKids In Boats
By Don Mueggenborg Kids. Boats. Experienced paddlers. Good combination. Several years ago, the St Charles Canoe Club was asked to help out at the first Kids in Boats sponsored by the Aurora Township. Betsy Bellario, a member of the St…
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