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Written by Kelly Lane
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Thursday, 26 March 2009 |
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Welcome to the new paddle season! Black Hills Paddlers has a busy year planned already. And that doesn't allow for things that always come up, things way too much fun to pass up! Here's just a partial list: · Definitely need to hook up more paddlers with each other. · Push safety and responsible boating. · Fund the Rapid City Paddle Park, anticipated opening spring 2010. · Publish maps and paddling guides for the many great paddle-routes in Western South Dakota. · Longer-term goals include your good ideas! On our list already: o instructor certification classes, o replace Canyon Lake Dam with a series of paddle structures, o paddling enhancements in Spearfish Creek, o citizen races, contests, gatherings to focus new boaters, recreational boaters, even gnarly old hair boaters (welcome back, John) about the safe fun our sport provides! |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 28 March 2009 )
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Sports Show Success & Fundraiser |
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Written by Justin Herreman
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Monday, 02 March 2009 |
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The booth at the Bla ck Hills Sports Show and Sale was a huge success! Everybody who volunteered to work the booth had a great time! It was a great opportunity to meet local padddlers. We were introduced to all sorts of new faces that we hope to see on the water this season. It was also a great opportunity to connect with familiar faces. A great time was had by all; we handed out over 300 brochures and sold many raffle tickets.
Raffle Tickets??? Yes, the Black Hills Paddlers are holding a fundraising raffle! We are raffling off the following prizes: - Grand Prize is a complete Perception Rec Kayak Package including a boat, PFD and paddle. (Thanks to Malon Insulation for sponsoring the boat and Cabelas for the PFD and Paddle!
- 1st Prize is a $100 Scheels Gift Card (Thanks Scheels!)
- 2nd Prize is a Cabelas Spinning Rob combo (Thanks again Cabelas!)
- 3rd Prize is a see-through dry bag (Thanks Rochelle!)
Didn’t get your raffle tickets yet? Contact a member or fill out the contact us form today to get yours! All proceeds go towards our 501(c)3 application fees and the WW Park. Tickets are selling fast so get yours today!
We also need to send a great big thanks out to our booth sponsors: Global Market and Garage Interiors of the Black Hills, thanks Barb, Kelly and Tim we couldn’t have done it without you!
We have gained several new members since the Sports Show, welcome new members! We look forward to paddling with you this year and next! |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 March 2009 )
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South Dakota River Challenge |
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Written by Justin Herreman
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Thursday, 29 January 2009 |
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Our East River Brethren the South Dakota Canoe Association are hosting a marathon kayaking race this September on the Missouri River.
Here's some info from Jarett Bies:
- The South Dakota River Challenge will be Sept. 11-13, 2009.
- The race begins at Bob's Resort, located just north (on the river) of the U.S. Highway 212 bridge.
- Racers will start there and race to the take-out on the west side of Oahe at the dam, about 80 miles from the start. This is big water in a remote part of the state.
We seek racers - our web site will be up soon - but also volunteers who would be willing to help with support, safety, registration, and the awards.
We also are seeking sponsors.
The event's website is here http://www.sdkayakchallenge.com/, and information about the SDCA can be found here: http://sdcka.blogspot.com/
I know I plan to compete, lets see how many West River paddlers we can get out there to represent! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 April 2009 )
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