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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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IPC Newsletter Legislative Update May 2024

June 26, 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…

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Kids In Boats

June 26, 2024

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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