Another Life Changing WW Event but instead Kayaking at Yorkville

We will be leaving at 8:30 AM for paddling on Sunday morning (9/15).  We will roughly get off the water between 3-4, stop at culvers and then drive home.

Here's a chance for beginning kayakers to get on whitewater yet this year. We'll be heading south a bit over 2 hours to Yorkville, Illinois, where there is a whitewater course created in a channel of the Fox River. It is very beginner-friendly --- well defined river features that make it a great place to learn and practice fundamental paddling skills, like ferrying, eddy turns, peel outs, and overall boat control in mild rapids (easy Class 2). There's a few places to try surfing as well.

You'll need suitable footwear (wetsuit/river booties or other aquatic shoes recommended; sports sandals aren't so great but can work if you're paddling a bigger boat and have a model that will stay securely on your feet in the event of a swim. You also should bring a water bottle, some snacks/lunch, and a change of dry clothes.

 A nose-plug is also good, especially if you want to work on rolling (buy a nose-plug designed for whitewater paddling at Rutabaga).

After paddling we're likely to gather as a group for some food --- there are a couple of Culver's there, but we might opt for something else.

This will be weather dependent. If it turns out to be a cold, rainy day, we'd probably cancel. And if for some reason the water level gets too low, we also would consider canceling --- a plan B may be  possible just to stay in the Madison area and do some flatwater practice somewhere (possibly with a mild current).

Plan to bring $10 for tolls and gas. As well as bring lunch/snacks for the day, water and a change of clothes.