Its That Time of Year
Are you planning to use your craft out on Lake Springfield or paddle up any of the creeks off the lake? Then its time to get registered with the City of Springfield (CWLP). Here is the information concerning registering your craft with CWLP.
All watercraft used, kept or stored on Lake Springfield or its marginal lands must be registered and licensed in accordance with both City of Springfield and State of Illinois requirements. You can register and license your boat/craft for use on Lake Springfield at the:
| Lindsay Bridge Boat Licensing Station | Located at the east end of Vachel Lindsay Bridge, off Long Bay Drive. Open seven days a week, April-October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Due to staffing limitations, it is best to call ahead before coming to the station. The phone number is 786-4075. |
| Lake Springfield Marina | Located at #17 Waters Edge Boulevard. Issues licenses seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April-October. |
| The Boat Dock (watercraft sales and service center) |
Located at 4600 Rising Moon Road. Registers boats and conducts safety inspections March-September from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday-Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. |
To register your boat/craft for use on Lake Springfield, you must:
| have a valid boat license from the State of Illinois or be able to show proof that such a license has been applied for; |
| verify your current address by showing a valid driver’s license or other photo ID; and |
| complete an application detailing the length of your boat/craft and the horsepower rating of any motor or engine. |
Licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year and must be renewed annually. If you sell your boat/craft prior to the license expiration, that license shall be considered null and void and the new owner will be required to re-register the boat before it can be used on the lake again.
When your license is granted, you will be issued an official registration number plate or marker, which must be conspicuously and uniformly displayed on the boat. Licenses will be granted according to the boat/craft’s classification. The license fee is based, in part, on the boat’s class.
| Class A | This includes rowboats, canoes, sailboats and any other boat/craft 16 feet or less in length that is not equipped with or propelled by a motor engine. |
| Class B | This includes rowboats, canoes, sailboats and any other boat/craft greater than 16 feet in length that is not equipped with or propelled by a motor engine. |
| Place of Residence | ||||
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| Class | City | Sangamon County | In State | Out of State |
| A | $13.00 | $14.50 | $19.50 | $26.00 |
| B | $14.50 | $17.00 | $19.50 | $26.00 |
Lincoln Heritage Trail Classic Canoe Race Announced
http://www.uscanoe.com/Event.cfm?Event_ID=1244
| Event Name | Lincoln Heritage Trail Classic | |
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| Type Of Event | Canoe Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Cruise Kayak Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Canoe Short Marathon (1.6km/1 mile to 10km/6 miles) Kayak Short Marathon (1.6km/1 mile to 10km/6 miles) Festival |
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| Barton Cup Qualifier? | No | |
| Start Date | 09/29/2012 | |
| End Date | Single Day Event | |
| Description | !0 mile race/float 9/29/12, starting near Springfield Illinois on Irwin Br. Rd., at 10 am. Shuttles starting at 7am. Rain Day 9/30/12 Festival/ Music | |
| Location Information | ||
| Body(ies) of Water | Sangamon River | |
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| Start Location |  Irwin Br.Petersburg, Illinois United States Located near Salisbury Illinois, the put in is .5 miles west of Irwin Br., on Irwin Br. Rd. |
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| Finish Location | Lincolns New Salem State Historic Site Petersburg, Illinois United States Take out at public boat ramp, located on Prittchetville Rd. in Lincolns New Salem State Historic Site |
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| Other Event Details | ||
| Price Range | To Be Determined | |
| Fees and Costs | ||
| Members Only? | Public Event | |
| Prizes and Awards | ||
| Contact Information | ||
| Race Host | Lincoln Heritage Water Trail Association | |
| Contact | Scott Hewitt | |
| Contact Address | 425 W. Douglas Petersburg, Illinois 62675 United States |
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| Phone | (217) 494-3957 | |
| scott@newsalemcanoe.com | ||
| WWW | http://www.newsalemcanoe.com | |
Its 42 Degrees… But Spring Will Be Here Soon… I Hope!
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After a long, cold and snow filled winter I along with the rest of you are probably itching to get the canoe, kayak or tent and backpack out and get out there! My kayak talks to me every morning when I enter the garage “Hey, remember me?”. Am I the only one? 
Okay, so I you have been a part of the club prior to this year you should notice a little difference, yes we added “& Outdoor Adventure Club”. What does that change, nothing really, it just opens us up to doing more activities and inviting other outdoor enthusiasts into the canoe and kayaking world and us into other outdoor adventures as well.
This group is about us and sharing our knowledge, experience with others and having a great time while protecting the wonderful resources both land and water around us. This year I want all of us to have a great time and make new friends. An exchange of ideas for events and trip leaders are needed to make this work. If you are interested in proposing ideas for activities or leading a trip please use the contact page.
See You Out There Soon.
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Many of you are in the process of buying new camping, hiking or paddling gear right now – should you have any questions or need advice we are willing to help. Purchasing equipment especially a new boat can be a very expensive decision and a little help from people who have done it before can be a big help. Use the contact us page to reach us.
Sangamon Paddlers Club Meeting & Moonlight Paddle and Potluck
Saturday, July 24th - Full Moon Paddle & Potluck and Club Meeting at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park – 6pm Click here for map to the put-in. Email sangamonpaddlers@yahoo.com with questions.
2010 Calendar
The preliminary 2010 calendar is on the calendar page. Everyone enjoyed the Full Moon Floats and Potlucks were a huge hit last year, so we made sure each month we had one.
If you have some floats you would like to host, please let us know by emailing us at sangamonpaddlers@yahoo.com. Also, we are in need for so extra help with the club, from doing membership duties to leading paddles or helping with documents, whatever your talent we will find a way to plug you in.
Hope to see you out there soon!
Trip Leader Course
March 6th - ATTENTION SANGAMON PADDLERS TRIP LEADERS: We will be holding a number of instructional floats for trip leaders. If you want to guide a trip for the Paddlers, you must attend these courses. The first class is Saturday March 6th on the Sangamon River. 9am at New Salem take-out. Space is limited so RSVP early. Call or e-mail (217) 494-3957 lincolncanoe@sbcglobal.net
The Stickers Are Here!!!
Yes you too can now show off your membership in the Sangamon Paddlers with a Sangamon Paddlers logoed Euro Sticker! Put it on the CAR or TRUCK… better yet put it on the KAYAK or CANOE!
