From canoe trips and backpacking excursions in the fall, to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, Outing Club members explore the country through wilderness excursions.
The Hoofer Outing Club is an outdoors education and recreation club with a diverse membership of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Members plan and lead trips in Wisconsin and around the country, instruct lessons, oversee purchase and upkeep of club equipment, and coordinate all aspects of club operations.
When you join the Outing Club, lessons are free and most equipment use is included; trip costs are usually only gas, food, and camping expenses. You can join in on a trip or lead one yourself! Trips are announced on the website calendar, through our email list, or at one of our weekly meetings at the trip leader’s discretion.
How to Join
1. Create your Account!
When you're ready to join, head over to our member site at https://members.hoofers.org to create your account! You must be a Union Member to join. Note that UW-Madison students are automatically granted Union membership.
2. Sign Up for Events!
Once you've joined the club, you can search for events and sign up from the member site. Pick your favorite event, sign up, and get ready for an adventure!
For more information, click the button below!
Contact Us
Hoofer Outing Club
Memorial Union, Lower Level
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-1630
info@hooferouting.org
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Upcoming Events
Basic Leader Training Feedback Session
Hey Hoofers!
As the Instruction co-chairs, we have been developing a Basic Leader Training program to standardize the training of Outing Club's trip leaders. This program was started last year but did not have the man/womanpower for it be finished, so we have picked it back up this year and created a committee to get it done!
This is an event to present our first finished video to the club and listen to your feedback. Before Tuesday 3/26, we will send out an email to the whole club with a link to the video and a link to an online feedback form. This is for anyone who is not able to attend this feedback session and would still like to contribute their thoughts, though this is also a time when you could watch the video on your own time before seeing it again at this session. This video is about the different online resources for leaders (websites, Facebook pages, and Google Drive).
We will give more detail about the timeline and purpose of this program at this event. Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. Email alaev@wisc.edu or efernandez4@wisc.edu with any questions!
Canoe Gear and Repair Inventory
Hello Everyone!!
Spring is coming and that means soon the lakes will be free and we can paddle outdoors again! In preparation for the paddling season I will be sorting through our canoes and gear in the boathouse, assessing, looking at what needs fixing, taking inventory etc. I would love to have some help! If you are an active canoer within the club or looking to become more involved, this is a good opportunity to learn more about the gear resources available to us and how to care for/repair them, any and all levels of knowledge welcome!
Feel free to sign up so I have an idea of how many folks are coming and join me on Saturday March 30th at 1 pm in Mendota Lodge and then we can move to the boathouse. Baked goods to be provided! Come look at canoes and dream about summer adventures with me!
Laura
Canoe Activity Chair
larneson2@wisc.edu
River rescue techniques, Kayak and Canoe.
NOTE: I'm moving this up one week so it doesn't conflict with the kayak pool session.
River rescue techniques are very important skill, that you need to keep practicing so when something happens on the river you do not have to waste time thinking about how to do it. This class will show you the basic techniques to be aware of and where/when to use them. The first part of the class will focus on the techniques and princples of avoiding ending up in certain situations (preventative techniques).
The second part will be more practical and hands-on, with practice of the how to use ropes and other safety equipment to carry out a rescue. This will mean finding an open space or along the lake shore path for more challenging throwing practice.
The club has most of the equipment, but if you have your own throwbags, karabiners and slings/prussiz loops, please feel free to bring them along. It is better to practice with your own equipment to build up that familiarity with it. If everyone brings their own equipment, we all get a chance to practice with a range of equipment. This mean we can see how different equipment works and the pros and cons of different types of equipment.
Canoe Lake Lesson
Carl and I would like to teach a Canoe Lake lesson primarily for people that need the canoe lake lesson in order to participate in the Canoe Introductory Whitewater trip on Saturday April 13th. If you would like to advance up the ratings in a canoe this is the first step. After this canoe lesson, earning the next rating the R1 on moving water, you will be able to teach canoe lessons for the club, start the process to becoming a quietwater leader, and go on the cool Pine River trip the first weekend of May plus more.
Lake Mendota will not be ready for paddling season yet so weather and river conditions permitting we will paddle on Starkweather Creek on Madison's east side. Meet me at memorial Union at 12:00 pm in the hallway near the entry door to the Mendota lounge and Outdoor Rental. We will do the first part of the lesson by going over the equipment used in canoeing, checking out boats, and safety. After this land part of the lesson we will gather up gear and possibly a canoe to put on my car and we'll take my car over to Carl's house to pick up Carl and another canoe. The water part of the trip will take place a short distance from Carl's house. Here we will learn about the canoe strokes and and practice on the water.
We do not plan on getting wet but bring a sack with extra clothes, shoes, socks, winter gear just in case.
Wear layers, clothing to keep you warm, and do wear your winter outerware (mittens, hats, etc.)
Bring water and snacks
After the water part we will conclude our lesson in revearse order returning gear to Carl's then back to the union to put things away.
If any current R1 paddlers would like to help let me know
Introductory whitewater: Badfish Creek (get your R1)
This trip requires a lake rating in the boat that you will paddle. This is primarily for canoes.
Kayakers can come! However, because of the cold water temperature, I will probably not be teaching R1 skills for kayaks. Any kayakers wanting to attend need to wear appropriate cold-water gear, including wetsuit and semi-dry top or better.
I would prefer to meet the group at the put-in, so I am looking for helpers to organize the collecting of gear and people from the Union and bringing it back to the Union afterwards. Please contact me.
Comment if you can drive, and I may be able to open the trip to more participants!
Trip Agenda:
Those using Hoofer gear will meet at Memorial Union at 8:00AM to gather gear.
At 9:00 AM, meet at the parking lot at the south end of Badfish Creek State Wildlife Area, along Old Stage Road (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Memorial Union Terrace,800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706/3058 Old Stage Rd, Stoughton, WI 53589/@42.9650773,-89.4558995,11z/).
We will run a shuttle, then paddle down to take out at Cooksville/138, or Riley Rd, or Casey Rd. depending on how long we want to make the trip.
We will cover the foundations of paddling moving water, including ferries and entering and exiting eddies.
Possibly stop for lunch in Stoughton if the group is feeling it!
Read about Badfish Creek:
https://www.milespaddled.com/2010/07/badfish-creek-ii/
https://www.milespaddled.com/2014/03/badfish-creek-iii/
Instructor Sign Up for Kayak Pool Session
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This is the INSTRUCTOR sign-up for the 4/14 kayak pool session at the MATC Pool. We usually need two people to teach the kayak lake lesson and another two to teach rolling. The fifth will be put with either lake lesson or rolling depending on the needs of the group. Additionally, an instructor will need to administer the swim test for those who need it at the start of the pool session. When signing up, please indicate you preference to teach either kayak lake lesson or rolling lesson.
We will be in the pool from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., so arrive at 11:30 a.m. in the Outdoor UW boathouse and plan to be available until 3:45 p.m. at the latest to account for returning gear.
If you did not instruct at a pool session last season, please email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org) explaining why you are qualified to instruct.
Thank you for your time, instructors! It is greatly appreciated.
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Kayak Pool Session
While the lake is frozen, we have to find somewhere else to kayak! The MATC swimming pool is nice and warm (and clean)! During the off season, you can learn to kayak or practice your skills in the pool. Whether you need a kayak lake lesson, want to learn rolling or wet exits, or you just want to float around and hangout with cool people, this event is for you! It is open to all skill levels. You may also complete your swim test at this time too.
This is the event sign up for participants. If you are qualified and wish to be an instructor at this pool session, please sign up on the instructor event listing.
Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $10 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event.
Clothing: bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Also, full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory. If you have a rash vest or a wetsuit top these will be helpful to keep you warm as the pool water may be a little chilly.
Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 11:30. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the MATC pool. Changing rooms are available at the pool (please shower before entering the pool). The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 1:00 p.m. Instruction runs from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m., but plan to be available until 3:45 to account for packing up gear and getting it back to the Union.
Any questions, email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org)
If you are planning on working on rolling (or just curious!) here are some helpful videos to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_nvVwnrIhg&t=110s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJGraaEbpU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8JP4DyDGLA&t=14s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xHdx8Rvhsk&t=14s
HOC year end olympics!!
Our final social event of the year will require you and your fellow hoofers to put your outdoor skills to the test in the Hoofer Outing Club Spring Olympics. You will make teams of four and compete in a variety of events such as backpacking relays, paddling races, and even a Nalgene chug! More details will come but we highly encourage you to think about who you will want on your team. We will open the event for sign up after spring break.
Pine River Canoe Camping
This is a joint trip offered in conjunction with the Sierra Club River Touring Section. You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to go on this trip.
Here is more information from the Sierra Club's website:
May 4-5: Pine R. Class l-ll; Boat Camp. Join us on our 43rd annual Pine River trip. We will address the many challenges facing this wild river as we go forward. Registration Contact/Leader: Gregg Riemer: 608-216-5803, dunord@sbcglobal.net. Co-leader: Rich Krieg: 920-660-3557, richkrieg@new.rr.com.
May 6-7: Pine R. extension. Class ll; Boat Camp with portages. Continue downstream from our traditional Pine River trip. Options to continue 1 or 2 days. See Meyers Falls, LaSalle Falls and Breakwater Falls. We will discuss the history and future of the Pine River Dam. Registration Contact/Leader: Gregg Riemer: 608-216-5803, dunord@sbcglobal.net. Co-leader: Rich Krieg: 920-660-3557, richkrieg@new.rr.com.
To go on this trip, you'll need to have an R-2p rating in an open canoe, although we may be able to accomodate a limited number of R-1s as long as we can pair you up with a more experienced paddler. The rapids we run aren't all that difficult, but they can be long. We will be camping along the river as we go, so we will have all our food and gear in the canoes with us. Since this is an early season trip, the water and air can be cold, so we need to be cautious as an a tip-over could be very unpleasant.
As you can see by the info above, in the Sierra Club's eyes, this trip is technically split into 2 trips. Historically, most people opt to do only the first 2 days in order to avoid the portages. But since I (Gregg Riemer) am leading both legs of the trip, I need to be there for all 4 days. As such, if you want to do only the first two days, you'll need to arrange your own transportation.
Since I'll be busy organizing and registering the Sierra Club people on this trip, I won't have time to lead all aspects of the Hoofer trip. I can be Hoofer river leader on the water, but I'm hoping somebody else can step up and organize food and equipment for the Hoofer contingent.
I've paddled all over the North America and the Pine is one of my favorite rivers anywhere, so you don't want to miss this opportunity. This will be an excellent introduction to semi-wilderness canoe tripping and would be good practice for other trips I hope to lead in Canada later in the summer.
Kayak Pool Session
While the lake is frozen, we have to find somewhere else to kayak! The MATC swimming pool is nice and warm (and clean)! During the off season, you can learn to kayak or practice your skills in the pool. Whether you need a kayak lake lesson, want to learn rolling or wet exits, or you just want to float around and hangout with cool people, this event is for you! It is open to all skill levels. You may also complete your swim test at this time too.
This is the event sign up for participants. If you are qualified and wish to be an instructor at this pool session, please sign up on the instructor event listing.
Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $10 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event.
Clothing: bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Also, full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory. If you have a rash vest or a wetsuit top these will be helpful to keep you warm as the pool water may be a little chilly.
Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 11:30. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the MATC pool. Changing rooms are available at the pool (please shower before entering the pool). The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 1:00 p.m. Instruction runs from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m., but plan to be available until 3:45 to account for packing up gear and getting it back to the Union.
Any questions, email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org)
If you are planning on working on rolling (or just curious!) here are some helpful videos to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_nvVwnrIhg&t=110s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJGraaEbpU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8JP4DyDGLA&t=14s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xHdx8Rvhsk&t=14s
Instructor Sign Up for Kayak Pool Session
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This is the INSTRUCTOR sign-up for the 5/5 kayak pool session at the MATC Pool. We usually need two people to teach the kayak lake lesson and another two to teach rolling. The fifth will be put with either lake lesson or rolling depending on the needs of the group. Additionally, an instructor will need to administer the swim test for those who need it at the start of the pool session. When signing up, please indicate you preference to teach either kayak lake lesson or rolling lesson.
We will be in the pool from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., so arrive at 11:30 a.m. in the Outdoor UW boathouse and plan to be available until 3:45 p.m. at the latest to account for returning gear.
If you did not instruct at a pool session last season, please email Petra Wakker (poolsessions@hooferouting.org) explaining why you are qualified to instruct.
Thank you for your time, instructors! It is greatly appreciated.
Spring Whitewater Kayaking - Wolf River May 2019
Wolf River Spring Paddle - May 17-19, 2019
Whether this becomes a full club trip depends on interest and water safety approval. At this stage, I'd like to know who might be available and interested.
If you are sincerely interested, please sign up on the wait list - and please **make sure to answer the questions before completing the signup**. I will review the responses as I consider how best to organize a potential trip.
Here's the Tentative Plan:
I am tentatively considering a spring whitewater kayaking trip on the Wolf River. The primary goal is to kayak with a few others who plan to participate in the June 2019 ACA instructor/leader training/certification. We will paddle together with the instructor trainer who will be leading the ACA session. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity for those with solid R2 skills to further their development.
If you are sincerely interested, please sign up on the wait list - and **make sure to please answer the questions**. (If you sign up and don't answer the questions, I will simply remove you from the list.)
Thank you!
-Michael
Whitewater Canoeing Clinic
Each year the Sierra Club River Touring Section hosts a whitewater canoeing clinic on the Wolf River in northeastern Wisconsin. You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend.
The registration fee for the clinic is $40/person, which is a bargain for a two-day class.
Here is more information from the Sierra Club's website:
June 1-2: Wolf R. Class II; Car Camp
Clinic Fee: $40 per person plus camping fees. Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic moving water paddling skills. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, review of paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Participants must provide a suitable helmet, paddle, PFD, and properly equipped boat, including flotation, suitable for whitewater. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort (near White Lake/ Langlade) is reserved for Friday and Saturday nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday night potluck. Solo Leader/Registration Contact: Rich Krieg: 920-660-3557, richkrieg@new.rr.com. Tandem Leader/Registration Contact: Phillip Johnsrud: 715-572-9884, johnsrudp@tds.net.
Our purpose in offering whitewater clinics is to introduce relatively competent flatwater paddlers to whitewater, not to make you an expert in Class V rapids, and not to teach beginners how to get into a boat without tipping it or how to hold a paddle. If you are fairly competent with basic paddling strokes, can make your canoe or kayak go reasonably straight across a lake in a modest wind, and can handle paddling in a current--you are likely ready to step up to whitewater paddling. The instructors for our clinics are volunteers with many years of paddling experience. Some are ACA certified whitewater instructors. Usually, there is a ratio of one instructor boat to two student boats, so you will get plenty of individual attention.
What we typically do at Wolf River Whitewater Clinics: On Saturday morning, we cover safety, water-reading, partner communication (for tandem boats), boat outfitting, and basic paddle strokes. You'll get to practice these strokes on a lake with instructors coaching you. In the afternoon we run a short, relatively easy section of a whitewater river (usually the Wolf River near Langlade) to practice on moving water. You'll be introduced to ferrying, eddy turns, and going slower (not faster) than the river to maintain control. Everyone is invited to a potluck at the group campground on Saturday evening. On Sunday, we spend the whole day on the Wolf River, practicing all the skills you learned on Saturday.
To register for the clinic itself, you need to contact Rich Krieg (solo clinic) or Phil Johnsrud (tandem clinic). I would recommend registering early as the clinics may fill.
I (Gregg Riemer) will be one of the instructors at the clinic and I'm also a Hoofer Outing Club trip leader, so I can lead a group of Hoofers to the clinic. In order to use Hoofer equipment, you will need to have at least an R-1 rating in your craft of choice (solo or tandem canoe). If you need to use Hoofer equipment and/or you simply want a ride up there, please sign up on this page. Estimated cost is about $40 for transportation, camping, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch. This is in addition to the $40 you will need to pay to the Sierra Club when you register for the clinic. Note, signing up on this website does not register you for the clinic itself. For that, you'll have to contact Rich or Phil as mentioned above.
WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC June 1-2, 2019
WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC June 1-2, 2019
***This trip will require a member or two to step up who can haul boats, gear, and passengers I won't be attending myself. I would like to help coordinate a group of Hoofers attend if possible. Sign up and answer the two questions to be put on the wait list. Once a member or two step up to transport boats/people, I will move individuals to the participant list..***
Each year the Sierra Club River Touring Section hosts a whitewater canoeing clinic on the Wolf River in northeastern Wisconsin. You don't need to be a Sierra Club member to attend.
The registration fee for the clinic is $40/person, which is a bargain for a two-day class.
Here is more information from the Sierra Club's website:
WHITEWATER KAYAK CLINIC
June 1-2: Wolf R. Class II; Car Camp Clinic Fee: $40 per person plus camping fees. Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic kayaking skills on moving water. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, perfecting paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Kayaks should be rated for Class II whitewater and have pillars reinforcing the deck. Students require a suitable helmet, PFD, neoprene spray-skirt, paddle, air bags, water bottle, dry bag for clothes-lunch-incidentals, and appropriate paddling clothes for immersion. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort is reserved for Fri. and Sat. nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bear Paw rents some kayaks and paddling gear. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday-night potluck. Leaders: Jack Burton, Mari Gasiorowicz, Dave Hiller and Bruce Nelson.
Registration Contact: Mari Gasiorowicz: 608-
512-7394, mgasiorowicz@gmail.com. Sign up early; this clinic fills up.
June 1-2: Wolf R. Class II; Car Camp
Clinic Fee: $40 per person *plus* camping fees and transportation costs.
Basic whitewater paddling skills taught to paddlers who have already mastered basic moving water paddling skills. Emphasis on river reading, safety skills & equipment, review of paddling strokes, and practice eddying, ferrying and surfing. Participants must provide a suitable helmet, paddle, PFD, and properly equipped boat, including flotation, suitable for whitewater. Group campsite B at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort (near White Lake/ Langlade) is reserved for Friday and Saturday nights, or you can make your own lodging arrangements. Bring a dish to pass for the Saturday night potluck.
In order to use Hoofer equipment, you will need to have at least an R-1 moving water rating in a whitewater kayak. If you need to use Hoofer equipment and/or you simply want a ride up there, please sign up on this page. **This trip will require a member or two to step up who can haul boats, gear, and passengers I won't be attending myself. I would like to help coordinate a group of Hoofers attend if possible.**
Estimated cost is $40 for registration *plus* about $40 for transportation, camping, Saturday and Sunday breakfast and lunch.
Note, signing up on this website does not register you for the clinic itself. For that, you'll have to contact Mari as mentioned above.
ACA Whitewater Leadership/Instructor Development and Certification
ACA Whitewater Leadership/Instructor Development and Certification - June 2-7, 2019
Please sign up and email me directly if you would like to participate. Space may be limited, so please consider and plan ahead to participate.
The American Canoe Association (ACA) is the industry standard for paddle sports in North America and is a recognized standard worldwide.
Why: ACA training/certification in paddling, teaching, safety, and leadership skills is essential and highly valued for those who intend to work and/or play in the outdoors.
Here is your opportunity close to home in one of our favorite Wisconsin rivers - the Wolf.
The expectation is that you will develop and grow your skills throughout the week. With a lot of opportunities for mentored hands-on skills development and practice.
When: June 2-7, 2019
Where: Gardner Dam Scout camp in White Lake WI. (On the Wolf River.)
Cost: Only $250 covers all week, and includes instruction, materials, indoor lodging, and all food. (This is an incredibly discounted cost that essentially covers everything.)
Boats/Gear: All available through the Hoofers Outing Club at no additional cost.
What: ACA instructor Development Workshop and Instructor Certification Exam.
Goals (Learn & Earn):
1. Learn/refine paddling, safety, teaching, and leadership skills.
2. Earn ACA Instructor Certification at level that matches the skills you demonstrate by the conclusion of the course..
Let's go and grow as a paddling community.
ACA Canoe Instructor Certification - June 7-9, 2019
ACA Canoe Instructor Certification - June 7-9, 2019
This ACA Canoe Instructor Training/Certification is focused on canoeing.
Please sign up on the wait list and email me directly if you would like to participate. Space is limited, so please consider and plan ahead to participate.
Anyone who has spent much time in a canoe knows that mastery of the craft requires learning. Help others learn the finer points and joys of canoeing by becoming a certified instructor. This certification is geared toward helping you & your students learn the about river hazards and features, strokes and basic skills such as catching a large eddy or doing a gentle ferry. This is a great certification for developing leaders who want to lead canoeing trips down easy moving water rivers.
The American Canoe Association (ACA) is the industry standard for paddle sports in North America and is a recognized standard worldwide.
Why: ACA training/certification in paddling, teaching, safety, and leadership skills is essential and highly valued for those who intend to work and/or play in the outdoors.
What: ACA Canoe Instructor Certification Workshop
Goals (Learn & Earn):
1. Learn/refine paddling, safety, teaching, and leadership skills.
2. Earn ACA Instructor Certification at level that matches the skills you demonstrate by the conclusion of the course.
Where: Rutabaga Paddle Sports
https://www.paddlers.com/rop/c
Let's go and grow as a paddling community.
ACA Sea Kayak New Instructor Training - June 18-20, 2019 Lake Superior
ACA Sea Kayak New Instructor Training - June 18-20, 2019 (Good for Relatively New Sea Kayakers)
My goal is to develop skilled paddlers, instructors, and leaders. Here are a few more opportunties.
Level 1 or 2 (see below) would work well for relatively new paddlers/leaders - this is for you! [Level 3 or 4 (see this link) is for those with more solid experience.]
The American Canoe Association (ACA) is the industry standard for paddle sports in North America and is a recognized standard worldwide.
Why: ACA training/certification in paddling, teaching, safety, and leadership skills is essential and highly valued for those who intend to work and/or play in the outdoors. Here is your opportunity close to home in one of our favorite Great Lakes. This training trip will occur on Lake Superior near Cornucopia, WI.
Aspiring Instructors: Although I won't be attending this event, I would encourage those of you who are interested in receiving Instructor training and certficiation to please contact me to help prepare or if you have any questions. I will help coordinate boats/gear for those who choose to participate.
Please sign up on the wait list if you are sincerely interested. Final participant list will be at the leader's discretion. Space is limited.
Required Gear: Those who participate would have access to club sea kayaks and club gear. I will review these details with the final participants.
Required Skills: Strong SK1 skills (or better) and standard swim test are required before the trip. You will need to practice skills. Pool sessions and other training opportunities are on the calendar to help you develop those skills.
This is a terrific opportunity to learn and earn in one of the sea kayaking national treasures - the shoreline of Lake Superior.
A. Level 1-2: Instructor Certification Workshop - June 18-20, 2019
This workshop is a combined IDW & ICE, which means that within these three days you may certify as an instructor at level 1 or level 2.
https://www.lostcreekadventures.org/acacert
Let's go! :-)
2019 Door County Sea Kayak Symposium - July 11/12-14, 2019
2019 Door County Sea Kayak Symposium - July 11/12-14, 2019 (Arrival to Door County evening of July 11)
This symposium is sponsored by Rutabaga and hosted at Rowley's Bay Resort in beautiful Door County. This is a chance for Hoofers to paddle sea kayaks on Lake Michigan in a beautiful setting and to get quality mentorship/training outside of the club and to bring their skills back to the club. I have attended before, and many other club members have either attended or instructed at the symposium. Pleae feel free to ask us about our experience. If you intend to register and attend, please contact me to coordinate boat and gear. Given the scheduling and costs involved, I am posting early to enable folks to plan and coordinate boat, gear, and lodging. I am also hoping that this will motivate you to develop skills through the club to enable you to make the most of the experience.
What’s it about? Watch this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2ga_7EgN8
Door County Sea Kayak Symposium Website:
http://www.paddlers.com/everyonepaddles/page.asp?pgid=1016
When: July 11/12-14, 2019 (Participants often arrive on the evening of July 11 to be ready to participate on July 12.)
Where: On Lake Michigan at Rowley Bay Resort in Door County, WI. ~ 5hrs drive from Madison.
https://www.google.com/maps/@45.2191311,-87.1664569,11z
Rating Required:SK1 and up (If you need help deciding if this is a good fit for you, please feel free to contact me directly by email.)
Why's it so great: This symposium offers dozens of courses organized by skill level. It is run by ACA and BCU certified instructors and covers every aspect of sea kayaking. You choose your own class schedule based on skill level. There are land and water-based instructional courses as well as guided expeditions around Lake Michigan. Some examples of instructional classes are Greenland paddling, Navigation, and Surf & Waves. Guided trips are both full and half-day. You have the choice of skill-builder trips where rescue scenarios are mixed with the expedition, or you can strictly do touring.
Skill level descriptions will be on the website and instructors will be double checking your abilities. So, choose what you think is the most appropriate level. If you intend to register and attend, please contact me to coordinate boat and gear and if you would like help choosing classes/trips. The full schedule and details for registration should be available in December 2018.
Cost: You are responsible for symposium and lodging costs (below) and food (some meals are provided by symposium).
You will need to register through the symposium’s website and pay registration fees (more info below). If you intend to register and attend, please contact me so I can help coordinate boat and gear. Using Hoofers Club Gear makes this much more affordable.
When you look at the variety of guided expeditions and instructional opportunities the value goes a long way. If you need sea kayak equipment we are approved to use Hoofer equipment. This saves the expense of having to rent boats/paddles/skirts.
REGISTRATION/FEES (will be updated in December 2018)
Symposium Details and Registration
http://www.paddlers.com/everyonepaddles/page.asp?pgid=1016
Scheduling: You have the choice to attend 1, 2, or all 3 days. Cost varies upon how many days you sign up for.
Below are the prices from 2018. These may change slightly when the details are updated.
Before April 15th
3 day: $350/person
2 day: $320/person
1 day: $240/person
After April 15th
3 day: $380/person
2 day: $350/person
1 day: $260/person
LODGING: There are rooms available at Rowley's Bay Resort. You can also camp at Wagontrail Campgound and have the choice of bringing a tent (your own or through the club) or a reserving a yert. Links are below.
Rowley's Bay Resort:
http://rowleysbayresort.com/
Wagontrail Campgroud:
http://www.wagontrailcampground.com/
2019 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium - July 17-21, 2019
2019 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium - July 17-21, 2019
2019 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium - July 17-21, 2019 (Grand Marais MI)
https://www.greatlakesseakayak
Grand Marais was picked as the location for this symposium for its protected harbor with easy access to the open waters of Lake Superior and it’s proximity to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The town also has an amazing beach in the harbor and on the exposed Superior shore. The historic village of Grand Marais is at the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore.
This is a chance for to paddle sea kayaks on Lake Superior in a beautiful setting and to get quality mentorship/training outside of the club and to bring their skills back to the club. I have paddled here before as have many other club members. Pleae feel free to ask us about our experience. If you intend to register and attend, please contact me to coordinate boat and gear. Given the scheduling and costs involved, I am posting early to enable folks to plan and coordinate boat, gear, and lodging. I am also hoping that this will motivate you to develop skills through the club to enable you to make the most of the experience.
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium Website:
https://www.greatlakesseakayak
When: July 17-21, 2019
General Schedule:
https://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.net/great-lakes-sea-kayak-symposium/schedule/
Where: On Lake Superior in Grand Marais MI (Upper Peninsula along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore) ~ 6hrs drive from Madison.
Rating Required:SK1 and up (If you need help deciding if this is a good fit for you, please feel free to contact me directly by email.)
Why's it so great: This symposium offers several courses organized by skill level. It is run by ACA and BCU certified instructors and covers every aspect of sea kayaking. You choose your own class schedule based on skill level. There are land and water-based instructional courses as well as guided expeditions around Lake Superior. Some examples of instructional classes are Navigation, and Surf & Waves. Guided trips are both full and half-day. You have the choice of skill-builder trips where rescue scenarios are mixed with the expedition, or you can strictly do touring.
https://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.net/great-lakes-sea-kayak-symposium/courses/
If you intend to register and attend, please contact me to coordinate boat and gear and if you would like help choosing classes/trips.
Cost: You are responsible for symposium and lodging costs (below) and food (some meals are provided by symposium).
You will need to register through the symposium’s website and pay registration fees (more info below). If you intend to register and attend, please contact me so I can help coordinate boat and gear. Using Hoofers Club Gear makes this much more affordable.
When you look at the variety of guided expeditions and instructional opportunities the value goes a long way. If you need sea kayak equipment we are approved to use Hoofer equipment. This saves the expense of having to rent boats/paddles/skirts.
REGISTRATION/FEES
Symposium Details and Registration
https://www.greatlakesseakayak
$395.00
Includes: 4 days of coaching, welcome dinner Wednesday, Grand Marais High School fundraising pasty dinner Saturday and all evening social gatherings.
LODGING: There are indoor lodging options and outdoor camping right near Lake Superior. You can also camp at Woodland Park Campgound and bring a tent (your own or through the club). Links are below.
https://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.net/great-lakes-sea-kayak-symposium/lodging/
https://www.grandmaraismichiga
http://www.grandmaraismichigan.com/WoodlandPark/woodland-park.php