Whether you have volunteered as a safety boater for MRWTA for 15 years, or you are interested in learning how you can help with on-water safety from your boat, we are asking that all in-boat safety volunteers take a 2-3 hour training and review so that we can discuss MRWTA rescue policies and to practice

Saturday, May 16th, 8am-5pm Cost: $125/person Location: Missouri River, New Haven, MO MRWTA is fortunate once again to partner with Bill Miles of Earth's Classroom and offer a Level 2 Essentials of River Canoeing Skills Course. Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/f8EJSPwVQkT6yTbx6 For course curriculum, please refer to the following link: https://americancanoe.notion.site/Level-2-Essentials-of-River-Canoeing-Skills-Course-64c6e15dbcb247eb95e4bf3604e39649

Whether you have volunteered as a safety boater for MRWTA for 15 years, or you are interested in learning how you can help with on-water safety from your boat, we are asking that all in-boat safety volunteers take a 2-3 hour training and review so that we can discuss MRWTA rescue policies and to practice

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 Melissa Sauter and Tom Burroughs will review river kayaking skills then focus on requirements to receive certification as a skilled kayak instructor. Be prepared to

This one-day re-certification clinic is intended for all certified instructors with an extension or upcoming certification expiration date. Participants MUST participate in the May 9th, Instructor Re-Certification Skills Review in order to take advantage of this one-day Instructor Update. To register: https://forms.gle/RdW1scNvPjYRqkcX6 Please see the following link for more details on the required skills review. https://mississippiriverwatertrail.org/event/l2-erk-instructor-re-certification-skills-review/

The Mississippi River Water Trail Association is hosting our 3rd Annual Intro to Paddling Skills Clinic in the calm backwaters of Ellis Bay within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, June 6th from 8am-12noon. Learn strokes, maneuvers, rescue techniques and of course, how to safely enter and exit a kayak. Intermediate groups will focus

We are in the process of gauging interest in a Coastal Kayaking skills clinic during the 2026 season to be taught by ACA Level 2 River Kayaking and Level 2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor, Melissa Sauter. Dates to be determined. If you are interested in participating in a Coastal Kayaking Course, to be held on a

Come out and Kayak with us for FREE on June 27th from noon to 5pm at Drost Park in Maryville IL.  The Alpine Shop, MRWTA, SLCK, and TRR provide the boats, gear, safety personnel so all we need is you. Pre-registration is required by calling 618-223-8965 beginning in May. You will be assigned an hour

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 at the Audubon Center in Riverlands after the race.  Registration IS OPEN, paddle with us on the Mighty Mississippi. For more details visit our race page.

The Great Rivers Rendezvous 2026 is on hiatus pending recruitment of an Event Director. If you are interested in taking over this very popular regional event, with training from the previous director, please contact board@mississippiriverwatertrail.org Join the Mississippi River Water Trail Association for a guided paddle down the Mississippi River ending at the Mississippi Earthtones