North East Wisconsin Paddlers, Inc. peridiocally hosts planned paddle events for people who have participatped in NEWP classes in the current year and members of the club. Some of these outings are in whitewater conditions and others are coastal or flatwater paddles on Lake Michigan or inland lakes and rivers. On these designated student outings, NEWP offers the use of its whitewater or sea kayaks and related gear and provides qualified instructors to guide participants through the event. The purpose of the student outings is to help participants apply the lessons learned in the pool classes to real whitewater and open water situations.
Additional student outings are not currently planned for 2010, but may be scheduled if there is sufficient interst. Contact your North East Wisconsin Paddlers, Inc. instructor if you are interested in another student outing.
Coastal Outing - Sunday June 13, 2010
A Student Sea Kayaker Event was held on Sunday June 13th, 2010 in Two Rivers at Paddler’s Park. This event was led by Chris Martin, with assistance from Chuck Sivret, Robin Nelson (instructors from Broadview YMCA), John Bodwin and Tom Koeppen (instructors from Two Rivers High School). This event was as an ACA event. (Click HERE for a printable copy of the pre-paddle information.)
Purpose of Event - To provide students wishing to learn to sea kayak an opportunity to further their basic skills of boat control and paddling techniques. The area we have chosen to conduct this event offers the paddler a choice of river setting and lake access, and both may be explored as the weather conditions and the paddler’s experience dictate. The event further provides the student all this under the guidance and watchful eyes of seasoned sea kayakers.
Trip Report - On Sunday, June 13th, 2010, 21 enthusiastic paddlers met in Two Rivers at Paddler’s Park. There were 9 students and 12 instructors. All 3 areas were represented. The day began with the lead, Chris Martin doing a brief stroke review on land, along with Tom Koeppen doing an onland wet exit review.
We launched and proceeded toward the harbor on the East Twin River. All paddlers were ready for a big lake experience. We proceeded out of the harbor entrance and paddled south for a short distance and pulled out on the beach for a brief stretch.
The group returned crossing the harbor mouth in controlled smaller groups. We met near the coast guard station where Chris discussed some of the dynamics of the water conditions as we reentered the harbor area.
The group returned to Paddler’s Park completing a 4.5 mile paddle. We had brownies with marshmallow frosting and rice krispie bars, thank you Linda and Girl Scout cookies thank you Steve and Ryanne Gainey.
We were fortunate this year as most of the students had their own boats and equipment. We only needed 4 boats and equipment. Cay brought a boat, John Bodwin brought two boats and Chuck and I brought one. Thanks to those who brought boats. Originally we had two more students who had signed up but at the last minute had to cancel due to a work obligation. T
hey did not have boats and Phil R had offered and brought a boat for them and we had also brought an additional boat. Thank you to Phil! There was one other student who registered but did not show.
Submitted,
Robin Nelson
621 Center Street
Kewaunee, WI 54216
Whitewater Outing - Saturday June 5, 2010
A whitewater kayak student outing will be held on Saturday June 5th, 2010 on the Red River near Gresham. Participants in this trip will meet in Appleton, in Green Bay or at the launch site:
- Appleton - Meet at the McDonald's Restaurant at Northland Mall (Hwy 47/Richmond Street at CTH OO/ Northland Drive) in Appleton, WI at 7:00 a.m. or
- Green Bay - Meet across from Gilly's on the frontage road, on the corner of Taylor Street and West Mason at 7:00 a.m. or
- Launch Site - Located on Lower Lake Road at the Red River crossing, southeast of Gresham at 9:00 AM.
Purpose of Event: This event is intended to provide students wishing to learn whitewater kayaking skills an opportunity to paddle with a group of experienced paddlers who can help them read the river and refine their paddling technique.The Red River has been selected for this outing because it offers appropriate whitewater paddling conditions for a student outing and is well known by the instructors.
Registration to Participate: Pre-registration is required so appropriate boats and gear can be available for student participants. Will Stahl and Jack Roberts are the lead NEWP instructors for this student outing. Complete the registration form below and return it to:
Will Stahl
216 Stevens St.
Neenah, WI 54956
Whitewater Student Outing Registration Form - ALL need to fill this out and send it in ASAP!
Liability Waiver – If you are NOT a MEMBER of Northeast Wisconsin Paddlers, Inc then you need to fill this out and bring it with you to the event. If you are a member, please note your ACA member number on the form.
Cost - No cost for current ACA and NEWP, Inc members. $5.00 fee for ACA NONMEMBERS to cover Event Insurance. Check our Membership page for information on becoming a member.
Questions? Contact Will Stahl by telephone at 920-725-9185 or by email at wrsy55@sbcglobal.net or Mike Brown at 920-983-0939 or by email at JMike342@aol.com.