The annual canoe and kayak festival sponsored by the SDCA will be held at Lake Alvin on Sunday, June 3, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p.m. The gathering point for this event is the public access area located at the northwestern part of the lake. The entrance to this point is off Highway 11 and not in the state park. This is not a "fee" area, so no park sticker is required.
The purpose of this gathering is for people interested in the sport to try out different types of boats. There is generally a wide range of boat types available: a variety of kayaks and canoes. There will also be five canoes available for people who do not have a boat. In addition, most of the boats at the event can be tried out by those attending. There will be some demonstrations put on by SDCA members as well.
This is a great opportunity for people who have questions regarding the sport or the type of boat that is most appropriate for them. It is also a time of networking and relationship building with area paddlers. The event is open to the public.
I will be there with at least one of my kayaks, and I look forward to meeting readers of this blog at Lake Alvin on Sunday afternoon, June 3.
jay -
ReplyDeleteHave you heard any information on a Sioux Falls to Brandon kayak trip on June 9th?
I had someone mention to me that they heard about a 'historial float' down the Big Sioux.
I can't seem to find any information on it.
Steven
Yes, Steven, that trip on June 9 is sponsored by the Siouxland Heritage Museums and is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on that date with departure east of Sioux Falls and continuing for 14 miles. The cost for the trip is $20 and includes lunch and a shuttle as well as historical presentations along the way. You can register for the event or get further information by calling the Old Courthous Museum at 605-367-4210.
ReplyDeleteJay
Thanks for the information
ReplyDeleteSteven