Canoe Race - Paddle Across Missouri This July

Ozark area paddlers looking for adventure might want to consider signing up for the 2010 Missouri River 340.

The Missouri 340 is an endurance race across the state of Missouri. Competitors will start in Kansas City and finish in St. Charles. There are no dams, locks or portages on this stretch of the Missouri. The Missouri 340 course is all on Class I water. The current is about 3 mph and there are no rapids. Participants are allowed exactly 88 hours to complete the course for both glory and cash prizes.

Sign-up for the canoe race is available now at http://www.rivermiles.com/ with race dates being July 27-30, 2010. Canoes & kayaks are both welcome in this race. However, each race craft must be propelled exclusively by paddle power (double or single blade) while on the water. No rowing configuration is permitted. No sail or kite is permitted.

It won't be easy, but it is the world's longest non-stop kayak and canoe river race.

"In a defining moment, you either define the moment or the moment defines you" - from the great golf movie Tin Cup


The Complete Paddler: A Guidebook for Paddling the Missouri River from the Headwaters to St. Louis, Missouri

Intro to Kayaking at Lake Ouachita State Park

Have you ever wanted to experience recreational kayaking, but under the guidance of trained and skilled instructors?

Here’s your chance. This introductory course follows American Canoe Association standards and is designed to emphasize safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for beginner paddlers. Topics include types of kayaks, personal equipment and gear, strokes, manuevers and basic rescue techniques.

The park provides kayaks, paddles and PFDs. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Reservations and a deposit are required. Contact the park for further details. 9am to 4pm, admission: $25.


CONTACT:
Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
Ph: (501) 767-9366
lakeouachita@arkansas.com

Illinois River Clean Up July 11, 2008

Free Float Trip on the Illinois River near Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Friday, July 11, 2008

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On Friday July 11, you can float the river for Free, spend time with fun people and help get the river in great shape for the upcoming summer. This cleanup is a great way to be part of a community effort benefiting our local riparian environment.

Last year’s cleanups collected a total of 3,500 pounds of trash from the Illinois River.

To pre-register, call the
Oklahoma Scenic River Commission (OSRC)
at (918) 456-3251
or e-mail osrc2@fullnet.net