ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Clinic, May 13-14
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAre 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
Drink for a Cause with MRWTA!
The Old Bakery Beer Company 400 Landmarks, Alton, United StatesCome have a beer and some great food with us! Support the work of the Mississippi River Water Trail Association by coming out on May 16, 2024, 11:30 am-9pm at Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, IL and socialize with us! Even if you can't make it out on May 16th, you can round up at
ACA Level 2 Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Clinic, May 24-25
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesAre 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
Introductory Kayak Skills for the public, 12 and older
Ellis Bay- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary West Alton, MO, United StatesThis 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
Firecracker Race
Grafton AccessCome 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.
GREAT RIVERS RENDEZVOUS 2024
Mississippi River MO, United StatesAnnouncing 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