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Up and back again... 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 ...

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First paddle of 2023 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...

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.

Kayaking Try It 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…

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