Where does the Chicago Kayak Club go?

  • Kayaking Chicago
  • Kayaking Skokie Lagoons
  • Kayaking Alaska
  • Kayaking Kenosha and Milwaukee
  • Kayaking the Mississippi River
  • Kayaking Busse Woods
  • Kayaking the Chicago River
  • Kayaking Lake Superior
  • Kayaking Lake Michigan
Skill Rating Guide - please review before signing up for kayak outings!
**Each outing will have a trip leader and a co- leader or assistant. This is designed so that the person pulling the trailer, does not have to do everything on their own. The co-leader or assistant will help new members select boats, get their equipment ready, and show them where to put personal item etc.  Each member will be required to fulfill this role at least once per year.  You can do this after attaining a Level 3 status.

Level 1 Beginner -Suitable for your first paddle after taking class. Calm, protected water and an easy pace.  At this paddle you will get assistance from another member with picking your kayak and assembling the required gear.

Level 2 Beginner - Suitable for those who are new. Level 2 is held at a slightly quicker pace OR may involve camping overnight.  Wave height under 1 foot, wind speed under 10 knots. Prerequisite: Completion of 1 to 2 outings at level 1.

Level 3 Advanced Beginner- Lake Michigan or other large bodies of water. Wave height 1-3 feet, wind under 10 knots.  You are able to get your gear ready on your own as well as assist others.  Prerequisite: 3 paddles at level 1 or 2.  You have practiced the Assisted Rescue at least once outside of class and carry appropriate safety gear. After 2 of these Level 3 paddles, you are certified to assist with leading trips.

Level 4 Intermediate Lake MI or other large bodies of water. These paddles may involve long distances at fast paces.  Wave height 2-4 feet and wind speeds of up to 20 knots.  Paddles in areas where there are few landings, or little chance of help.  Remote areas or encounters with wildlife or full moon paddles on Lake MI can also merit this rating.  Prerequisite 3 level 3 paddles.  You will have co-assisted at least one trip. Recommended class: Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2.

Level 5 - Leader - This level is for those who wish to lead trips.  These are special training sessions that are free to members who have completed a minimum of 8 trips and exhibit good leadership and communications skills, as well as common sense and developing kayaking skills. 
 
If the Leader column is still blank(below), that means we are looking for a volunteer to coordinate. This does not mean you need to drive the trailer, On shorter trips, this means you will be in charge out on the water and if appropriate, check the marine forecast and make decisions about the viability of the trip given that forecast.  For longer trips, you would organize, make reservations (where applicable), gather information, and be the contact person for that trip.

* Notes about fees.   If you are going on a trip that requires a deposit, such as FL, AK, or Galena, you must pay your deposit at the time of your rsvp.  Without your deposit, there is no rsvp.  We have gotten stuck in the past with leaders paying out of their own pockets for no shows on these trips.  

**For any outing that has a trailer fee of $10 or over, you must pay your fee in advance to get your rsvp. Again, we have gotten stuck with no shows, and the leader ends up eating the costs. We will not have volunteers to drive the trailer if they have to pay  costs for those who don’t show. Please do your best to be good to all the volunteers, and to each other. Remember, the trailer fee covers the cost (gas and tolls) of transporting the kayaks. If you transport your own boat, you  never have to share in this expense.

** For outings where there are hotel or campsite or entrance fee expense, we have done our best to approximate these. Please realize that total cost may be more or less than noted.

Details

Kayaking Skokie Lagoons, Kayaking in Chicago on Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, or any other kayaking outings

Whether kayaking the Skokie Lagoons, or in Chicago on Lake Michigan,  these kayak outings are a fantastic way to get out and enjoy kayaking in the Chicago area.  Open to all CKC members on a first come first served basis. Bring your own Kayak or use one of ours!  Join us at no cost -simply rsvp via e-mail.   Prerequisite: You must have taken the Intro to Kayaking Class or have the equivalent skills. You must be a CKC member to participate.  This is not a class, but a recreational paddle. While you certainly don't have to be an expert - you should have kayaking skills and be self sufficient.  Weather conditions may force us to cancel.  Last minute changes will be posted to our Yahoogroups e-mail list.  You must rsvp for any of the paddles or hikes to attend. Please send an e-mail rsvpchicagokayak@comcast.net
   
                  

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Classes - Fee Based - please check the instruction  page for a schedule and rates

  • Intro to Sea Kayaking
  • Intermediate Kayaking Level 1
  • Women's 3 week Paddling Program
  • Rescue Clinics- free for members
  • Advanced Rescues
  • Cold Water Paddling 
  • Boy Scout/Girl Scout Program

Trips - Members only -you pay your own costs, we provide the boats (except for Alaska)


*Beginner is someone who has taken the Intro to Kayaking.

 
Please visit our Trips Page for more details on planned trips!

Chicago Kayak Club Events Calendar (below)
Important: These outings are for members of the Chicago Kayak Club. 

Once you have joined, you simply need to rsvp to attend any event.  PFD's must be worn by all members while out on the water.  In order to participate in any kayaking event, you must have taken our Intro class, or have a certificate from another instructor stating that you have completed a wet exit and a t-rescue. If you are joining for hiking, backpacking, or any of the other activities, this class is of course, not required. Check out past outings

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2008 Club Schedule
 

2008 Schedule  N/A= Not Applicable -BYOK=Bring your own Kayak
Date Time Type Location Gas Fee Spots left Level
04/09/08 7pm-9pm Club Meeting Tommy Nevin's Evanston, IL N/A  N/A all
04/20/08 10-1:00 Earth Day Clean UP Skokie Lagoons Free  N/A all
05/02/08 5:30-7:30 Club Sponsored Outing Busse Woods  $10 15 all
05/03/08 2:30-4:30pm Club Sponsored Outing Skokie Lagoons Free 8 all
05/09/08 6-8pm Club Sponsored Outing North Channel Free 10 all
05/10/08 2:30-4:30pm Club Sponsored Outing  Skokie Lagoons Free 8 all
05/14/08 6:00-7:30pm Club Sponsored Outing Busse Woods  $10 10 all
05/24/08 2:30-4:30pm Club outing and BBQ Skokie Lagoons- Kayak
BBQ- Cynthia's
Free 8 all
05/26/08 9am-? Club Outing- contact Ginger C. Nippersink River $20 15 2-3
05/26/08 7pm Free Workshop- Kayak/Camping how to pack, what to take REI Northbrook free N/A all
05/29/08 6:00-7:30pm Club Sponsored Outing Busse Woods  $10 10

all

05/31/08 9am-4pm Club Outing- Contact Cynthia Chicago River N/A N/A 3-4
06/01/08 2:15-4pm Club Outing- Kayaking Skokie Lagoons free N/A all
06/05/08 6pm-? Club outing- Biking-Meet regular spot Busse Woods Biking free N/A all
06/06/08 10am-12pm Member Sponsored
Led by Goldie - Lake MI (byok*)
Lake Mi- Leone Beach (Touhy ave) N/A N/A 4
06/07/08 2pm Club rescue practice for those going to OH Adaptive Workshop Skokie Lagoons free 10 4
06/08/08 4::30-6pm Club Outing- Free Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons free N/A all
6/10/08 7pm Free Workshop- Kayak/Camping how to pack, what to take REI Shaumburg free N/A all
06/13/08 6pm-dark Club Outing Busse Woods $10 0 all
06/14/08 5-7 paddle
7-? BBQ
Club Outing and BBQ Skokie Lagoons-Kayak
BBQ- Cynthia's (Evanston)
free N/A all
06/22/08 5pm-7pm Club Outing Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons-Kayak $10 to Tina 10 all
06/28/08 WEEKEND Member Sponsored
Led by Steve H (byok*)
IL Beach State Park camping fee N/A TBA
07/04/08 9am-5pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice IL Beach State Park $15 0 3
07/05/08 5pm-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons N/A 0 all
07/06/08 5pm-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons N/A 0 all
07/08/08(Tue) 8am-10am Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Lake MI- Leone Beach $15 0 3
07/12/08 1pm-3pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 0 ALL
07/13/08 5pm-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 0 ALL
07/19/08 6:30-7:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons 10 to Tina 10 ALL
07/20/08 5pm-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
07/23/08 5:30pm-dark Club Outing- Paddle North Channel, meet at the Skokie Rowing Center on Oakton FREE 10 all
07/25/08 530 pm-dark Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice IL Beach State Park $15 10 3
07/26/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 5 ALL
07/27/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
07/30/08 6-7:30pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
07/31/08 9-noon Volunteer Group - Chicago Schools Skokie Lagoons FREE FULL ALL
07/31/08 1-4pm Volunteer Group- Evanston Police Kids Skokie Lagoons FREE FULL ALL
07/31/08 6-7:30pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice North Shore Channel FREE 10 2
08/03/08 10am-3:30pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice IL Beach State
Meet at Park Office
$15 10 3
08/09/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
08/10/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
08/12/08 10am-1pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Lake MI- Touhy Ave & Sheridan at the Lake FREE 10 3
 8/16-8/19 4 day Kayak Camping trip- Club boats included Send Cynthia a check or use Paypal  Rock Island State Park- WI $250 2 4
08/17/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
08/20/08 6pm-7:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice North Shore Channel FREE 10 2
8/?/2008 TBA Member Sponsored
Led by Cheri -Fox River (byok*)
Fox River - launch to be announced N/A N/A All
8/23/2008 TBA Member Sponsored - Led by Maggie B (byok*) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore N/A N/A TBA
08/23/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
08/24/08 10am meet time-2pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice
Attend either the morning or afternoon time slot
IL BEACH State Park
Meet at Park OfficeMeet at Full Moon Restaurant (Lake Bluff)for breakfast beforehand
$15 10 each slot 3
08/30/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
08/31/08 5-7pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
8/29-8/31 multi day Backpacking - Leigh W organizing leigwil@cdw.com Kettle Moraine State Park $15 6 N/A
09/06/08 1-3pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
09/06/08 4-6pm Workshop- Backcountry Cooking Cynthia's house in Evanston FREE N/A ALL
09/06/08 6-? Club Picnic - bring something to share or BBQ (there are two grills to use) Cynthia's house in Evanston FREE N/A ALL
09/07/08 2:30-6:30pm Club Outing- Paddle to Waukegan Harbor and Back- 1 hour beach break IL Beach State Park
Meet at Full Moon Restaurant (Lake Bluff)for lunch beforehand
$15 10 3-4
09/12-14/08 two nights Member Sponsored Outing
Contact -Ed Thompson- Leader (BYOK*)
Rock Island State Park, WI contact leader 3-6 4
09/12/08 6-9:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice
The Almost A Full Moon Paddle
Wilson Beach- Lake MI $15 10 3-4
09/13-14/08 two day Women's Weekend Kayaking (classes and kayaking)  Il Beach State Park Resort $250 15 3
09/16/08 (Tue Morning) 10am-12:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Leone Beach (Touhy Ave) FREE 10 3
09/20/08 1-3pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
09/19-21st/08 three days Club Trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes, near Traverse City, MI- details were posted to yahoo group Meet at Sleeping Bear Dunes or carpool with us $250 8 3-4
09/25/08 (Thur Evening) 5:30-dark Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Wilson Beach, Lake MI $15 10 3
09/27/08 10am-? Chicago Shoreline Marathon Lake Mi Kayak Race sign up thru CSM   4
09/28/08 1-3:30pm Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons FREE 10 ALL
09/30/08 (Tue Morning) 10am-12:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Leone Beach (Touhy Ave) FREE 10 3
Oct 4-5 2008 9-6pm Wilderness First Aid -16 hour class over two days- Red Cross $150 6 all
10/4/08 1-3:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
10/11/08 1-3:30 Club Outing- Paddle or Rescue Practice Skokie Lagoons $10 to Tina 10 ALL
Oct 10-12th Friday night - Sunday weekend Kayak.Hike.Bike.Camp Mirror Lake State Park, WI $120 n/a all
10/15/08 (Wed Evening) 5:30pm-dark Club Outing- Paddle Leone Beach (Touhy Ave) FREE 10 3
Oct 18-19th
Friday night - Sunday
weekend Kayak.Hike.Bike.Camp Mississippi Palisades State Park $100 n/a all
Oct/25-26th
Friday night - Sunday
weekend Club sponsored kayaking weekend Rock Cut State Park, IL $20 plus camp fee N/A all
    BYOK= Bring your own Kayak        
             
             
 

 

Date Time/Location Event Leader/
Assistant Leaders
Fee Skill Rating
Year 2007          
Jan 20th 12:3(meet at 4240 Foster)
NEIU
work day- clean and store kayaks at NEIU for upcoming pool sessions Cynthia none N/A
Jan 21st 10am
Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53 · Lisle, IL
Hike/snowshoe Leigh entrance fee to Arboretum and snowshoe rental N/A
Jan 27th 11:30am-1:30pm
Northeastern  University
Foster and Bryn Mawr, Chicago
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
 Feb 3rd11:30am-1:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
Feb 10th11:30am-1:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
Feb 17th11:30am-1:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
Feb 24th11:30am-1:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
March 3rd11:30am-1:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
March 9-11th Canoecopia
Madison, WI
 
3 day event - gear sales, speakers, workshops for canoeing and kayaking   entrance fee to event, hotel if you stay the weekend all levels
March 17th 9am-12:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
March 17th Cynthia's House

Evanston, IL

Dinner and a Movie
Bring a food or beverage to share
Cynthia none
N/A
March 31st9am-12:30pm
NEIU (see above)
Pool session/ Kayak Training  various $10
all levels
April 14th Kayak Skokie Lagoons 5:30-7:30pm Get back in the saddle paddle! Cynthia $2 trailer fee all levels
April 21st Kayak IL Beach State Park Zion IL Spend Sat at the beach withy our kayak Cynthia $5 trailer fee 3 and higher
April 22nd Skokie Lagoons
9am-noon
Earth Day Clean up Cynthia none all levels
May 4thNorth Channel (Evanston/Skokie Border)
6pm-8:30pm
Friday night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 2
May 5thSkokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
May 11th Busse Woods
6pm-8pm
Friday night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
May 12thSkokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
May 18th Leone Beach Lake MI (Chicago)
6pm-8:30pm
Friday night kayaking Susan F
Michael D.
$2 trailer fee Level 3
May 19th Skokie Lagoons

3:30 Race
3:30 Kayak Fishing

5:00 rescue practice
5pm-7pm

Sat night kayaking
 
Chris S and Geo$2 trailer fee Level 1
May 23Illinois Beach State Park
Zion, IL
Lake MI
Rescue Clinic
Good for those who have taken Intro, or Intermediate
Cynthia $10 trailer fee
Free training
Level 2-3
May 26-27thDevil's Lake Camping/biking/
hiking
weekend camping trip Cynthia

 

no fee - reserve your own campsite Level 1
May 28th Skokie Lagoons
5:30 pm-7:30pm
Memorial Day kayaking/rescue practice   $2 trailer fee Level 1
June 1stLeone Beach Lake MI(Chicago)
6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 3
June 2ndSkokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
June 3rd Skokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sunday night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
June 8thNorth Channel (Chicago)
6:30pm-8:30pm
Friday night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 2
June 9thSkokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking   $2 trailer fee Level 1
June 10th Skokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sunday night kayaking/Rescue Practice   $2 trailer fee Level 1
June 16th Skokie Lagoons Bike the North Branch Bicycle Trail

Dave Y

 

None All
June 16th Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
June 22nd Busse Woods
6pm-8pm
Friday night kayaking Dave Y $3 trailer fee Level 1
June 23rd Skokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sat night kayaking Leigh W $3 trailer fee Level 1
June 23rd Skokie Lagoons
7-8:30pm
Sat night kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
June 24th Skokie Lagoons
5pm-7pm
Sunday night kayaking/rescue practice Chris K
Ginger
$3 trailer fee Level 1
June 26th Leone Beach Lake MI (Chicago)
8am-10am
Tue morning kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 3
June 26th Busse Woods Tue night kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
June 29thIL Beach State Park Lake MI Zion
6:30-dark
Friday night kayaking Dave Y
Chris G
$10 trailer fee Level 3
July 4th 1:00pm Skokie Lagoons Family Paddle - bring a family member, friend, or partner!

5:00-6pm Expeditions- Packing your Kayak (Cynthia's House)

5:00pm BBQ at Cynthia's House

Family Kayaking on July 4th 2007 Cynthia
Kate
$0 trailer fee N/A
July 6thBusse Woods
6pm-8pm
Friday night kayaking Ginger
Leigh W.
$3 trailer fee Level 2
July 7th Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sat night paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 1
July 8th Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sun night Rescues Chris K $3 trailer fee Level 1
July 10th Leone Beach Lake MI(Chicago)
8am-10am
Tue morning paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 3
July 13th IL Beach State Park Resort, Skokie Lake MI Zion
6:30-dark
Friday night kayaking Dave Y $10 trailer fee Level 3
July 14th Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sat night rescues   $3 trailer fee Level 1
July 20th IL Beach State Park Resort Lake MI Zion
6:30-dark
Friday night kayaking
Dinner at IL Resort
  $10 trailer fee Level 3
July 21st Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sat night paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 1
July 24th
Tue.
Leone Beach Lake MI(Chicago)
8am-10am
Tue morning paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 3
July 24th
Tue.
Busse Woods
6PM-dark
 
Mid week Kayak outing   $3 trailer fee Level 3
July 27th IL Beach State Park Resort, Lake MI Zion
6:30-dark
deep water kayak rescues   $10 trailer fee Level 3/4
July 28th Skokie Lagoons
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sat night paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 1
July 30th Wilson Beach Lake MI Chicago
7:30pm-10pm
Full Moon Paddle Cynthia $3 Trailer fee Level 4
August 4th-11th Kachemak Bay State Park,
Alaska
3-4 days of kayaking,1 day rafting/1 day hiking/ Cynthia Deposit $500
Plan to spend around $1,500 for the trip
Level 3
August 4th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat afternoon kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
August 5th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday afternoon rescues   $3 trailer fee Level 2
August 11th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat afternoon kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
August 12th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday afternoon rescues   $3 trailer fee Level 2
August 16th
 
Busse Woods
5:30PM-dark
 
Mid week Kayak outing Nancy
Steve H
$3 trailer fee Level 1
August  17th Mississippi Palisades State Park Kayaking on the Mississippi option to stay over and camp   $20 trailer fee, share of campsite if you stay Level 2
August 18th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat night rescues  

Steve H

$3 trailer fee Level 2
August 19th  Cleaning/Repair Day Repairs Cynthia n/a n/a
August 19th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 5:30pm-7:30pm
Sunday night kayaking Joe B $3 trailer fee Level 1
August 21st Leone Beach Lake MI(Chicago)
8am-10am
Tue morning paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 3
August 24th IL Beach State Park Resort, Lake MI Zion
6:00-dark
deep water kayak rescues   $10 trailer fee Level 3/4
August 25th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 3:30pm-5:30pm
Sat afternoon kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
August 27th Wilson Boat Launch Full Moon Paddle   $3 trailer fee Level 4
Sept 1st Skokie Lagoons
Sat 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sat afternoon kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
Sept 2nd Skokie Lagoons
Sat 2:00-4:00pm
Sunday afternoon kayaking   $3 trailer fee Level 1
Sept 3rd Skokie Lagoons
Sat 2:00-4:00pm
liter pick up by kayak   n/a Level 1
Sept 15-16th Illinois Beach State Park
Zion, IL

Lake MI

Kayak, camp, or stay at the resort Cynthia $10 trailer fee
lodge is about $140 per room (or $70 if you split) or sites are around $15 per tent
Level 3
Sept 29th(Sat)
 
Skokie Lagoons
2:00-4PM Paddle
5PM BBQ and bonfire at Cynthia's
 
Kayaking and Social Night   $3 trailer fee Level 1
Oct 7th 
 
Dempster St Beach in Evanston 10am launch time
 
Kayaking Lake MI
Lunch at Pita Inn afterwards
  $3 trailer fee Level 3
Oct 10th 
 
Evanston Library 1703 Orrington Ave 7pm
 
Global Warming and the Artic National Wildlife Refuge - Dinner at Mt. Everest Indian Buffet afterwards   N/A N/A
Oct 12-14th Galena, Illinois
Friday night thru Sunday afternoon
Kayak Mississippi and Galena River. We will be renting a house with fireplace and hot tub! Great hiking and shopping too.
For those with their own kayaks or can transport a kayak on their car.
Cynthia $125 deposit for lodging Level 2
Oct 19th Play Pool and have Dinner at Pete Miller's Evanston
7PM
Play a game of pool and get a great meal!   N/A N/A
Oct 20th Skokie Lagoons
Sat 2pm-4:30
Sat afternoon kayaking and Rescue Practice
Dinner at Meijers (Glenview) after!
  $3 trailer fee Level 1
Oct 21st Dempster St. Beach Evanston
Launch at noon
Kayak Lake MI
Dinner at Kabul House on Dempster Afterwards
 
  $3 trailer fee Level 3
Oct 26-28th Rock Cut State Park
Friday night thru Sunday afternoon
full moon weekend kayak/bike/hike/camping trip Cynthia $15 trailer fee
Campsite fee around $15 per site, per night
Level 3
           
November 3rd Kayak the Chicago River

9am launch time!

Leave from Weed Street (just south of North Ave) Cynthia

Geo

$5 trailer fee Level 3-4
Dec 8th Holiday Party and Awards Ceremony
7pm-?
 
At the Black Beetle Bar and Grill
http://www.blackbeetlechicago.com/
2532 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL  773.384.0701
Cynthia N/A N/A
Nov-March Pool sessions At Northeastern Illinois University   $10 all levels