Black Earth Creek Whitewater Canoeing Trip (Transformative)
Friday, Oct 18, 2024 (12:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
Open for sign up
Payment Options:
Fleet cost
$10.00
Leaders:
Henry DePew
Wyatt Leeser
Wyatt Leeser
Required ratings:
Canoe Lake Rating, Canoe Orientation Rating, Kayak Lake Rating, Quietwater Leader, R0 (whitewater kayak orientation rating), R1, R1-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R1-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R1-OC2 (Open Canoe-Tandem ), R2, R2 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R2-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R2-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R2p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3, R3-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R3-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3p, R3p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3p-OC1 (Open Canoe-Solo), R3p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4, R4 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4p, R4p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), SK1, SK3, SKL3, WW1, WW1-OC, WW2, WW2-OC, WW3, WW3-OC, WW4, WW4-OC
Event Information
- Description
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- This trip will most likely open more slots if another leader can go. If you are on the waitlist plan to bring ten dollars to for gas but the initial participants will be paying $10 through rechub.
- Black Earth Creek is a scenic trout stream located about 1/2 hour west of Madison. It is a nice, convenient place to learn the fundamentals of river paddling.
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- The trip will be open to 5 participants.
- PRE-REQUISITES:
Canoe Lake Rating or Canoe Orientation
You can find a more complete explanation of the Hoofer Outing Club's ratings here: https://www.hooferouting.org/ratings - OUTCOMES:
By the end of this trip, you should be familiar with moving water fundamentals, including eddy turns, ferries, and peel-outs. We will also discuss the basic moving water hazards: strainers and snags/foot entrapment. - We won't be paddling far on this trip, but we will be practicing paddle strokes and maneuvers extensively. Instruction will be a primary focus of this trip. Participants demonstrating adequate knowledge and skills can earn their R1-OC rating (which may be a pre-requisite for participating in other HOC trips).
- WHAT TO BRING:
Water and snacks
Sunscreen
Clothing and shoes that you are willing to get wet and muddy and that will not fall off in the water. We won't be practicing wet exits on this trip, but dress for being immersed in water just in case you tip over. We will be wearing wet suits as well.
A towel and a full change of dry clothing, including a dry pair of shoes. We will leave those in the car for afterwards.
Rain gear in case it rains. - ROUGH SCHEDULE:
- 12:30 pm - Meet at the Hoofer Boathouse, lower level of Memorial Union. Get equipment and load boats.
1:30 am - Leave for Black Earth Creek.
2:15 pm - Arrive at the Olson Road put-in. Unload equipment. Run Shuttle (bike shuttle if only one vehicle.
2:45 pm - "Ground School", i.e. Safety talk and discussion of basic river hydrology/features.
3:30 pm - Start paddling. Practice paddle strokes and maneuvers.
4:15 pm - Reach the Two Bridges/Wolf Run take-out in Mazomanie. Load boats.
5:00 pm - Arrive back in Madison
- Event Type
- Trip (off-site, ratings may be achieved)
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Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 4 | 0 |
| Waiting List | 0 | 6 |