Event Calendar

Are you new or newer to paddling, or just want to improve your existing kayak skills? Join us for this 2-day training class where you will learn paddle strokes, maneuvers, river hazards, how to plan a trip, self-rescues and more. The skills class is a prerequisite for becoming a Level 2 Instructor, but anyone is

Are you proficient with ACA Level Two River Kayaking Skills and now ready to learn how to teach these skills to others after a skills assessment? This 3-day course with Tom Burroughs of will review river kayaking skills then focus on requirements and assessment to be a skilled kayak instructor. Be prepared to get wet

This introductory paddling course is for those who have never paddled or are somewhat new to paddling and want to learn how to safely get in and out of a kayak from shore or dock, basic strokes such as forward, back, sweep (turn) and stop, and want to know what to do if you are

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 29th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL.  We provide the boats, gear, safety personnel, all we need is you. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965. You will be assigned an hour during the day to kayak on the lake.  There will

Come out and race with us 15 miles downriver from Grafton to Alton.  End the race at the Alton marina and Riverfront Park.  Our award ceremony will be in Riverfront Park after the race.  Registration for this event can be done here. For more details visit our race page.

Announcing an all new Paddlefest! You've been asking for it, so we are delivering a brand new event for Paddlefest 2024 in association with the Mississippi Earthtones Festival in Alton, Illinois. Bring your boat down to the banks of the Mississippi River and join us on a float trip down the Mighty Mississippi River under