- Free use of kayaks on all local Chicago
kayaking outings
- Access to our e-mail forum to communicate
with other kayakers
- Access to storage for your boat (fee based)
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Discounts on kayak rentals at
Chicago Kayak Shack
- a kayak store for new and used sales and rentals
- Discounts on new Nigel Dennis Kayaks and
Betsie Bay Greenland Paddles at the
Chicago Kayak
Shack
- Discounts at other local and online retailers
Rules of the Road
We don't have many rules, but here are a couple:
- You must wear a life vest, fully secured,
anytime you are out on the water.
- You must have completed the full Intro to Kayaking
- If you are using one of the club boats on a local outing- there is
never a charge - but you must rsvp with a minimum of 24 hours notice.
- When arriving at an outing, you must be there a minimum of 30
minutes before the posted launch time.
- If you are using your own boat - for Lake
Michigan kayaking outings, you must have bulkheads and proper floatation.
- You must be properly dressed during cold
water paddling events - no cotton! Wetsuits or drysuits in early spring and
fall. - We provide wetsuits and paddle jackets, so just ask to borrow one!
When the water is warm, it is a whole different ball game, but cold water
kills, so be safe!
After you have signed up, read our
Getting Started Group
Paddling Info
Discounts for CKC Members
Gear and boats
Chicago Kayak Academy Store - Get 10% off on new
Nigel Dennis Kayaks
Uncle Dan's 700 W. Church
St. Evanston, IL 847.475.7100 www.uncledansonline.com
Get 10% off when you show your Chicago Kayak Club Membership Card. Higher
discounts may be applied for larger big ticket items. This will be determined on
an individual basis, just ask at the
counter! Discount is at the store only, and not for online purchases.
Fluid Fun and Kayak in Bristol, IN
- CKC members get 10% off when you
show your
card. Fluid is situated along a river bank and
has around 400 kayaks in stock, all of them available for a test run before you
buy! www.fluidfun.com
Outdoorplay.com 10% off all gear and merchandise - plus there is no
sales tax - a real deal ( CKC has a special member code to enter on the web
site when ordering) www.outdoorplay.com
Great
Lakes Kayak - Lake Bluff, IL
Erehwon- Three locations in the Chicago
Area
Geneva Kayak Center
Outfitters
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak
Canoe and Kayak Rental - 10% off! They
rent boats at 3400 N. Rockwell in the city and at 3220 Oakton on the
Evanston-Skokie border, and run occasional trips on the Skokie Lagoons and
elsewhere. Their website is
www.chicagoriverpaddle.com, which lists their hours and prices.
What is not included in your membership fee?
- Transportation to/from activities or trips
- Park/Camping fees
- Meals
- Camping, hiking, and biking equipment
- Personal items
- Personal Gear
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Chicago Kayak Club outings are held in season
(April-Oct) Out of season, not only do we keep kayaking (less
frequent trips though), but we also snowshoe, cross country ski, or
simply travel somewhere warm for kayaking. This year we are going to
the Everglades!
.
 Kayaking
in Chicago is a great way to quickly leave the city behind and
take in the beautiful skyline. Chicago Kayak paddles
all year as long as the water is not frozen! The Chicago
Kayak Club gets out on local paddles between 1-3 times per week.
We alternate between the city and the suburbs, and do week days, as
well as kayaking on the weekends. There are tons of opportunities to
kayak and improve your skills.
As far as physically challenging, our activities range from easy or
moderate to advanced.
Trip planning and last minute changes will be posted to our
Yahoogroups e-mail list.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicagokayak/
Memberships are non refundable and start the day you purchase them.
Chicago Kayak Club Membership (12 months) Member
Dues: $100
Sign up
for membership
Sign
up for class and a membership
Club Schedule
After you have signed up, read our
Getting Started Group Paddling
Info
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Hi
everyone! WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS!
We are
starting this year's kayak season and we are already getting lots of
RSVP's. Just some reminders (to make my job a little easier) for
new and old members:
1.
You cannot sign up for a paddle until you are a current member, have
submitted your member application and waiver, and
have taken the intro class.
2. If
your membership has expired, you cannot RSVP until it is current and
your new waiver has been completed.
3.
You cannot sign up for a Level that is higher than your current
level until you are at THAT level.
4. If
you have children that are members, they cannot RSVP for Lake
Michigan paddles or all day paddles.
5. If
you are RSVP'ing for more than 1 paddle, you can send all the dates
on the same RSVP e-mail, you don't have to send separate e-mails for
each date.
6. I
will send a confirmation within a couple of days of receiving your
RSVP request. If you don't receive anything, try sending your RSVP
again.
7. If
you are signing up for a paddle that has a $10 trailer fee or more,
you have to pay the fee with the RSVP. This protects whoever is
driving on these outings.
8. If
you sign up for a paddle that includes camping or any other fees,
you have to pay those fees with the RSVP. Again, this protects
whoever is putting the money forth to hold the camping spots.
9.
Please be courteous, If you can't make it to a paddle you RSVP'd
for, please let me know as soon as possible. I keep all RSVP
e-mails in received order and if a spot opens up I will go back to
the first person denied to see if they want the spot.
10.
RSVP's must be made with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.
11.
Last minute cancellations
(ie, within
24 hours,)or
if you are lost should go to the cell at 224.659.0754 Do
not call this for other reasons!
12.
When sending your rsvp, submit your name and both the date, time,
and location of the paddles you are rsvp'ing for.
12.
Please remember Cynthia DONATES her time to these outings, she DOES
NOT get paid for them, so don't forget to tell her THANK YOU.
All
the information is on the website. If you have any questions,
please feel free to ask. Please remember that this club runs on
VOLUNTEERS. Let's have a fun and safe kayak season!
Tina
rsvpchicagokayak@comcast.net
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