Paddle Pierreadise

01/15/2023

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The South Dakota Canoe and Kayak Association annual meeting is fast approaching on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux...

01/15/2023

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The high for today was forecast to be in the mid forties with the wind under 10 mph, so, of course, I aimed to get out on the water. The La ...

01/15/2023

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I mentioned my 40 degree rule in my last post. I am going to talk about winter paddling and safety in this post. One of the best sources for...

01/15/2023

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I got out for my first paddle of 2023 on New Year's Day. My excitement to paddle on the first was strong enough that I cheated on my rule to...

05/06/2018

Lots of folks out enjoying the river today. Please be safe when you are out. The water is still 41°. I'm still wearing neoprene pants/shorts, a neoprene shirt, and neoprene boots when out paddling.

04/25/2017

If you're interested in trying kayaking or becoming a better paddler , Anne Lewis and I (Patrick Wellner) will be teaching an intro to kayaking class on June 17. We will be using recreation kayaks from the South Dakota Discovery Center or, if you already have a kayak, you are encouraged to use it. You can find more information by clicking the link.

This is a great opportunity to learn from American Canoe Association (ACA: Canoe - Kayak - SUP - Raft - Rescue, ACA - South Dakota) certified instructors.

Want to try kayaking before you buy a kayak? Do you think kayaking looks fun but aren't sure you will like it or that you are strong enough? Do you have a kayak but want to improve your paddling skills? We have a class for you! In this three hour intro to kayaking for adults and teens we will learn…

09/20/2016

There is more to sea kayaking than just forward paddling. You will enjoy paddling even more when you are fully in control of your boat. You will be able to g...

09/19/2016

Please wear your pfd. Also, the South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association and Black Hills Paddlers sponsor pool sessions across the state over the winter to practice wet exits and reentries.

PIERRE SD – Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul told DRG news about a call that came in to the Pierre Dive and Rescue Sunday Sept 18th in the evening

08/10/2016

If you're interested in becoming a better paddler, I will be teaching an intro to kayaking class on August 18 from 6 PM to 8 PM. You can sign up through the Oahe YMCA and we will meet in the parking area between the American Legion and Steamboat Park (in Pierre, SD). The cost is $15 per person and participants are required to supply their own kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Class size is limited to 5 paddlers.

This is a great opportunity to learn from an American Canoe Association (ACA) certified instructor.

08/01/2016

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07/15/2016

FYI, the state director for SoDak is Steven Dahlmeier.

As a national nonprofit organization, it can be difficult to stay in-the-know about paddling issues in every state. To bridge the gap, we created the ACA State Director Program in 2014.

This fantastic group of volunteers leads the ACA in grassroots initiatives all across the country. Learn more about what's happening near you in the latest issue of the Paddle eMag: https://issuu.com/_aca/docs/paddle_july_2016_-_final/32
.. and connect with your local ACA State Director volunteer today so you can get involved: www.americancanoe.org/StateDirector

07/06/2016

Also, leashes for SUP boards and surf skis.

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