Sangamon Paddlers & Outdoor Adventure Club

Its 42 Degrees… But Spring Will Be Here Soon… I Hope!

scg — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:16:25 +0000

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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

scg — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:31:04 +0000

Saturday, July 24^th - 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

scg — Sat, 15 May 2010 20:38:11 +0000

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!

The Sangamon River

scg — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:33:40 +0000

If you have some time… this video is well worth it…

Trip Leader Course

scg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:53:30 +0000

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

See You All At Canoecopia!

scg — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:21:00 +0000

The Stickers Are Here!!!

scg — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:36:34 +0000

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!

Click here to download a order form.

Welcome to the Sangamon Paddlers…

scg — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:44:11 +0000

Start the Year off Right!

scg — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:53:07 +0000

With your Sangamon Paddling Friends

At our Holiday Party

Where: Westwoods Lodge, Pub & Grill
2406 West Jefferson Street,

When: Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Time: 6:00PM – ?? ?

Questions? email us at sangamonpaddlers@yahoo.com

See you all on the 9th!

Download a Flyer…

Awesome Day for the Fall Float

scg — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:38:19 +0000

The Sangamon Paddlers braved a chilly forecast and joined for the Annual Menard County Fall Foliage Float down the Sangamon. A small yet determined group left from Gudgel Bridge put-in and heading north to the New Salem take out. On the way we all enjoyed the cool morning air and the beautiful foliage that the surrounding trees offered up for us. We stopped as a group to take an unneeded break, as we quickly realized the river moved us swiftly halfway downstream in only 30 minutes time. After our break we continued on northward where Chili and Hot Dogs and other delectables were awaiting us along with a roasting warm campfire. Soon we were all partaking of the food prepared by the Petersburg Women’s Club (thank you so much ladies!) and sipping on hot cider. Great discussions followed by all the participants and fellow Sangamon Paddlers. If you participated… we hope you enjoyed… if you didnt… we hope to see you out there soon with us!