Tuesday August 6, 2024 Sea Kayak (Milwaukee) on Lake Michigan

UPDATE: I'm electing to postpone this Tuesday August 6, 2024 trip. Based on the weather forecast for thunderstorms extending into the afternoon, it's too long a drive given the likely narrow time window to paddle. (Small Craft Advisory with 5'-6' waves are forecast which precludes much distance.)

Tuesday August 6 Sea Kayak (Milwaukee) on Lake Michigan

Weather Pending. Sign up for consideration by signing up on the wait list.

I may lead a small group (total of 3 of us together) to paddle at South Shore, Milwaukee on Tuesday August 6, 2024. This will be a chance to paddle on Lake Michigan in a relatively protected environment. There is a breakwall so that paddlers do not have to go into the waves if they don't want to.

And when there aren’t waves it is a beautiful place to paddle. (Did you know you can see the Milwaukee Art Museum *and* the FBI from the water?) I can demonstrate some new rescues or towing. You may also meet new paddlers outside of Hoofers. This is for SK1/SK2p who have already paddled with me. (Make sure you get to the boathouse and practice your skills and stamina this summer!) Participation is at my discretion. *Standard swim test is required.* You should be comfortable with the idea of paddling a large body of water and the thought of getting into some waves (~2 feet). Priority will be for student members who have paddled with me and who demonstrate an earnest commitment to grow, to teach, to lead, and to serve others in the Hoofers community!

You should have stamina to paddle for about 5 hours. I will be checking w/ paddlers to get an idea of experience.

You will need a lunch in a dry bag, 2 L water, and plenty of snacks in a dry bag. You will be thirsty and hungry! Please bring some cash for gas and food thereafter. Given the water temperatures (~64 degrees Fahrenheit), a wetsuit is required for this trip. Helmets, paddle float, life jacket, bilge pump, etc…are required as they would be for any sea kayak trip.

We will launch at 11am from South Shore Harbor in Milwaukee. We will meet at 8:00am, and we will leave Madison no later than 9:00am. (It’s about a 1.5 hour drive to Milwaukee.) We will load the boats/gear efficiently to maximize our paddling time. This will be a day of refining skills, and hopefully bigger conditions.

(Please Note: Depending on conditions, I may elect to proceed to Milwaukee. That is the primary goal. Depending on the ultimate forecast and group, I may also elect to paddle locally on Lake Mendota.)