2012 LOAPC Calendar

All trips will have coordination information posted here on the Club website blog at www.loapc.org prior to the activity with contact info.  Note that a few trips require more advanced commitment due to ferry or lodging reservations needed.  Participants are responsible for having appropriate equipment and ability.  Non-members must sign a Club waiver prior to participation.  

January 1             21^st Annual New Year’s Day Float TBA.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

February 18-19            31^st Annual Au Sable River Overnight.  Grayling to Parmalee with overnight self-sufficient camping at White Pine SFCG.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

March 3             17^th Annual Quiet Water Symposium at The Pavilion at MSU.  More info at  http://www.quietwatersymposium.org/

March 17-18             6^th Annual Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River Overnight.  Dickinson Rd. to Walhalla Rd. with overnight self-sufficient camping at an undeveloped site on State Land.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

April 6-8     Obed/Emory and Big South Fork, Tennessee Class III-IV Whitewater Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

April 14-15         Pine River Base Camp.  Walker Bridge to Low Bridge, with base camping Friday and Saturday nights at Coolwater Campground (private).  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

April 21      Huron River Day Trip Class I-II Whitewater.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com

 April 28        13^th Annual Hugh Heward Challenge TBA.  http://www.verlenkrugermemorial.org/id38.html

April 28         Chippewa River Day Trip Class I-II Whitewater.   Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

May 12       Paddle to Hell and back – Daytrip.  Pinckney Recreation Area.  Trip coordinator TBA 

May 26-28      Pennsylvania Whitewater Class II-III Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

May 26       Looking Glass River – Daytrip.  Wacousta to Portland.  Trip coordinator tkuhlman56@yahoo.com

June       (Exact Weekend TBD) Boardman and Bear Class I-III Whitewater Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

June 9-10       Black and Ocqueoc Rivers – Daytrips with Camping TBD.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

June 23-24        Pigeon and Sturgeon Rivers – Daytrips with Camping TBD.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

June 29-July 1         Sleeping Bear Dunes Open Water Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator savage@msu.edu 

July         (Exact Weekend TBD) Negwegon State Park Open Water Backcountry Camping.  Trip coordinator savage@msu.edu 

July       (Exact Weekend TBD) Grand Island Open Water Backcountry Camping (Long Weekend).  Trip coordinator savage@msu.edu 

July 7-8         Boardman and Platte Rivers – Daytrips with Camping TBD.   Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

July 21-22       Au Sable River – FR4001 to Five Channels Dam with overnight self-sufficient camping in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

August        (Exact Weekend TBD) Lower Youghiogheny Class III Whitewater Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

August        (Exact Weekend TBD) Thunder Bay Islands Open Water Backcountry Camping.  Trip coordinator savage@msu.edu 

August 11   Grand River – Daytrip.  Eaton Rapids to Dimondale.  Trip coordinator TBA      

 August 25-26        13^th Annual Family Paddling Trip.  Au Sable River from Alcona Dam to Loud Dam on Saturday.   Alcona Dam to Thompson’s Landing on Sunday.  Base camping at Rollway Campground.  Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

September 1-3         Eastern Ontario Whitewater Class II-III Car Camping w/Day Paddles.  Trip coordinator toddleigh@hotmail.com 

September 29-30            Manistee River Surf and Turf.  Hodenpyle Dam to Red Bridge by boat, and then hike and camp back to the vehicles on the Manistee River Trail.   Trip coordinator jayhanks@aol.com 

October 6         Red Cedar River Daytrip and Cleaning Project.  Trip coordinator:  jayhanks@aol.com 

Nov 23 – 24      22^nd Annual Turkey Float Parts 1 and 2.  Trip coordinators TBA 

December 22        “End of the World” Celebration Float – Grand River, Brenke Dam to Grand Ledge.  Trip coordinator TBA

Thornapple River Expedition 2012

There is an event on the Thornapple River that may be of interest to the Club. Check out this link for more info: http://thornappleriver.org/2011/12/thornapple-expedition-2012/

Club Meeting Tuesday January 17

January Club Meeting “LOAPC on the water 2011″ 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7:00 PM

Jimmy’s Pub

16804 Chandler Road, East Lansing, MI

Join us on Tuesday January 17th as LOAPC members present trip pictures from open water and whitewater events from the past year.   Beautiful destinations, great people – get inspired to join a trip in 2012!

Please arrive early to order food before the presentation

21st Annual New Year’s Day Float

Kruger Landing

 Lansing, MI (map)

: Jay Hanks

Meet at Kruger Landing on the Red Cedar River and Aurelius Road at 10:00 am on Sunday January 1 2012 for a 2 hour paddle excursion. We will either go upstream to the Kalamazoo Street Bridge (maybe a little further) and then float back to the Landing, or run a shuttle downstream to the Brenke Fish Ladder and float down into the Grand River.

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  Jay Hanks Click on the map link above to get a location if you need to know where Kruger Landing is located.

18th Annual Christmas Eve Morning Float

 

Kruger Landing

Lansing, MI (map)

Selected By: Jay Hanks

Meet at Kruger Landing on the Red Cedar River and Aurelius Road at 10:00 am on Saturday December 24 for a 2 hour paddle excursion. We will go upstream to the Kalamazoo Street Bridge or maybe a little further and then float back to the Landing

Great Lakes Paddlers Day After Thanksgiving Day Paddle

GLP Day After Thanksgiving Day Paddle
WhenFriday, Nov 25, 2011

Where42.568215,-83.526114 (map)

DescriptionMeet time: 11:00 am at the Proud Lake Boat Launch off Bass Lake Rd (green arrow on map).
Skill Level: Intermediate, Difficulty rating: Moderate
Paddle the Huron River from Proud Lake to Central Park in Milford. There is one portage on the route. The distance is approximately 5 miles on one lake and some moving water.
Potluck lunch at Central Park Pavilion after the paddle. Please bring a dish to pass.
Shuttle run prior to paddle. This is a cold water paddle, no children or pets please. If leaving your car at the put in location, a state park pass is required.
Contact: John Scislowicz at jscislowicz@wid​eopenwest.com or 248 680-9803

November Club Meeting and Pizza Party

We will be having our November Club Meeting on Tuesday November 15 at 7:00 pm at Jimmy’s Pub in East Lansing.  We are asking for a $5 donation to help cover ordering pizza for everyone with the Club picking up the balance.  Drinks are seperate.

Jimmy’s Pub
16804 South Chandler Road, East Lansing
between State Road and Lake Lansing Road
517-324-7100
Map to Jimmy’s Pub

We will talk about 2012 paddling events and trips and I will share my own 2012 paddling schedule with those present before posting it on our website at www.loapc.org.

We are excited to continue to be able to offer a large variety of paddling destinations and activities to folks in the greater Lansing area!

Jay Hanks, President

Kayak Classes and Open Pool Times

Hey paddlers,

Maybe you are interested in a pool class, or know someone who is – please share this information.

LAINST kayak classes fall 2011 at East Lansing High School pool:

Kayaking classes are taught by American Canoe Association certified instructors. All equipment is provided. Students should be comfortable in the water and bring a towel and swimsuit. A synthetic top for warmth and water shoes are recommended. Each class starts with one hour “dry” classroom subjects, followed by one hour on the water instruction and one hour free practice time. Please preregister: 517-333-9716 or lainstkayaking@gmail.com

Kayaking I: Paddle Safe, Paddle Right

This three-session course will introduce you to kayaking in a safe and warm environment and help you develop basic skills and safety awareness. You will learn about boats and gear and how to maneuver your boat with basic strokes.

6:00 – 9:00 pm. $70. Wednesday November 9, 16, and 30 (no class Thanksgiving week)

Kayaking II: Tipping, Staying Upright, & Rolling

This two evening course is for students with some kayaking experience who want to work on recovery skills (balance, edging, and braces) and learn how to roll.

6:00 – 9:00 pm. $40. Wednesday December 7 & 14.

Also, there is free pool practice time from 7 – 9 pm (no instruction) if you have your own boat. Our classes depend on volunteers for equipment and help, so if you have a boat you can lend or would like to help out, please let us know.

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There will be open pool paddling time at the East Lansing High School pool on Wednesday November 2 from 7-9 pm.  There is no class this night; just show up for some fun and practice in the pool.  The pool is really big, so any kind of boat is OK.  Enter the high school by the west drive (not the football one) and continue around to the left all the way, for access.  There will be a limited amount of extra boats and paddles.  We will be passing the hat to help defray the cost of the pool, so if you can donate a few bucks, that would be a big help.

Also, on class nights throughout fall 2011, there is free pool practice time from 7-9 pm if you have your own boat.  Our classes depend on volunteers for equipment and help, so if you have a boat you can lend or would like to help out, please let us know, 517-333-9716 or lainstkayaking@gmail.com, or if you have any questions.

Class nights:  Wednesdays November 9, 16, 30 (no pool time Thanksgiving week), December 7 & 14.

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This message was sent by Linda Savage (savage@msu.edu) from Lansing Oar and Paddle Club.

Upcoming Dates

November 15 @ 7:00 p.m.          Pizza Party at Jimmy’s Pub to plan for upcoming 2012 paddling destinations.   $5.00 cover per person with Club paying the balance. 

November 25/26 @ 9:00 am          21^st Annual Turkey Float – location TBD.  See posting on Trips.

December 10 @ 5:00 p.m.          Christmas Party at Jay’s house.  Bring a dish to pass and any pictures, videos, or stories to share

December 24 @ 10:00 am          18^th Annual Christmas Eve Morning Float – location TBD

January 1, 2012 @ 10:00 am          21^st  Annual New Year’s Day Float – location TBD

January 17, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.           Presentation TBA          

February 21, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.   Presentation TBA 

March 20, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.          Presentation TBA          

 April 17, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.          Presentation TBA         

 May 15, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.          Presentation TB

Kruger Base Camp Update

From Pat Harrington:
For distribitution to your lists or sites:

I’m helping with some trees that Mike’s Smith & Doty, with great assistance from Leon and Robin – brought down yesterday – that are going to get cut, split and loaded ot of Jenny’s yard this Saturday. We will most likely get the old “Basecamp” sign rehung after the formerly standing tree gets pulled out of the river.

I am asking that you let me know if you want to be on future Kruger Basecamp enhancement projects, and Jenny sure does appreciate it. If you’re out of town this time – cool, if you want to get on the mailing list for “a future enhancement project” next spring or next fall – let me know. If Jenny will let me, I’m going to take a lead on getting these periodic visits organized, so get on the list if you want to participate.

We’ll have a hot dog lunch at noon – bring your utensils.

Flipper
517.202.0812

P.S. LOAPC is clearing the red cedar on the 22nd – see their message, which is now on meetup, for the details. http://www.meetup.com/Lansing-Oar-and-Paddle-Club/

P.S.S. Grand River Expedition #3 accomplished one of it’s primary goals, being establishment of Middle Grand Organization of Watershed – stay tuned for further info – it’s great to see the vision of so many folks being carried forward.