The South Dakota Canoe and Kayak Association is dedicated to promoting the sport of paddling through; recreation, safety, education and conservation. Your membership and donations support education and recreational programs in South Dakota.
Missed the Annual Meeting this year?
Whether you're starting out or experienced, there's something for all members to learn about and great places to explore. Here is a link to the presentations.
Whether you're starting out or experienced, there's something for all members to learn about and great places to explore. Here is a link to the presentations.
2022 Event Calendar
March
11-13 - Canoecopia (Madison, WI) - ttps://www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1001
20 - Open Pool Session rehearse safety & training - Pierre, YMCA
April
5 - ‘Source to Sea journey on the Missouri River’ with Dave Hillman, SDCKA member, hosted by President, Pat Wellner
16 - Midwest Paddle Racing Mean Lamine - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
22-24 - Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Expo (Minneapolis, MN) - https://www.midwestmtn.com/outdoor-adventure-expos
30 - Niobrara River & Smith Falls State Park overnight - Valentine, NE.
May
1 - Niobrara River & Smith Falls State Park overnight-Valentine, NE.
5 - Missouri River Watershed School/Festival - Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River (FOMNRR)
7 - Yankton Missouri River Cleanup - National Park Service
21 - Midwest Paddle Racing Shootout - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
21-22 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
28 - ‘Tour De`Oakwood Lakes’ Oakwood State Park, SD.
June
7 - "Pop up paddle” Split Rock Creek- Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
10-12 - Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races (Mississippi River) - https://twopaddles.org
11- Lake Yankton Paddling Fair - National Park Service
11 - Full Moon / Night Paddle (Pierre, SD.)
12 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) - 9AM-12PM
12 - Paddling Fair (Family Park, Sioux Falls) - 1PM-4PM
18 - Midwest Paddle Racing Freedom Race - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
25-26 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
July
5 - "Pop up paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
6 - Lake Sharpe / Missouri River Cleanup (Pierre) (Izaak Walton League)
9- Fort to Field 50, Ft. Randall to Springfield, SD. (Missouri River)
https://sdbestriverraces.com
12-15 - MR340 (rivermiles.com & Missouri River Relief)
16-17 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
30 - Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous - https://www.missouririverpaddlers.com
August
2 - "Pop up paddle” Split Rock Creek - Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
1-7 - Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous - https://www.missouririverpaddlers.com
12 - Full Moon/Night Paddle (Pierre)
13 - Lake Pelican Night Paddle & Movie (Watertown)
20-21 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
September
10 - Middle Loup River Challenge (Thedford, NE) - https://www.sandhillrivertrips.com/events
October
1 - Presidents Paddle - Join President Pat Wellner in Pierre, Saturday October 1. Paddle from the Oahe Marina at the Oahe Downstream Rec. Area to the upstream (polo field) boat ramp at Farm Island Rec. Area. Distance is about 10 miles. Plan to meet at the Oahe Downstream marina/boat ramp at 10 AM and plan shuttle logistics at that time. Google map links to the start and finish points are below.
https://goo.gl/maps/Y8DgJzp8KBYgN5QY9
https://goo.gl/maps/mw2sFZCeyvjfgTpBA
Join us on FACEBOOK for event details
* Dates are subject to change due to weather or interest. Facebook is the best way to connect with your fellow members to ask questions or confirm plans and share information.
March
11-13 - Canoecopia (Madison, WI) - ttps://www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1001
20 - Open Pool Session rehearse safety & training - Pierre, YMCA
April
5 - ‘Source to Sea journey on the Missouri River’ with Dave Hillman, SDCKA member, hosted by President, Pat Wellner
16 - Midwest Paddle Racing Mean Lamine - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
22-24 - Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Expo (Minneapolis, MN) - https://www.midwestmtn.com/outdoor-adventure-expos
30 - Niobrara River & Smith Falls State Park overnight - Valentine, NE.
May
1 - Niobrara River & Smith Falls State Park overnight-Valentine, NE.
5 - Missouri River Watershed School/Festival - Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River (FOMNRR)
7 - Yankton Missouri River Cleanup - National Park Service
21 - Midwest Paddle Racing Shootout - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
21-22 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
28 - ‘Tour De`Oakwood Lakes’ Oakwood State Park, SD.
June
7 - "Pop up paddle” Split Rock Creek- Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
10-12 - Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races (Mississippi River) - https://twopaddles.org
11- Lake Yankton Paddling Fair - National Park Service
11 - Full Moon / Night Paddle (Pierre, SD.)
12 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) - 9AM-12PM
12 - Paddling Fair (Family Park, Sioux Falls) - 1PM-4PM
18 - Midwest Paddle Racing Freedom Race - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
25-26 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
July
5 - "Pop up paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
6 - Lake Sharpe / Missouri River Cleanup (Pierre) (Izaak Walton League)
9- Fort to Field 50, Ft. Randall to Springfield, SD. (Missouri River)
https://sdbestriverraces.com
12-15 - MR340 (rivermiles.com & Missouri River Relief)
16-17 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
30 - Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous - https://www.missouririverpaddlers.com
August
2 - "Pop up paddle” Split Rock Creek - Garretson, SD. City Park - 6PM
1-7 - Missouri River Paddlers Rendezvous - https://www.missouririverpaddlers.com
12 - Full Moon/Night Paddle (Pierre)
13 - Lake Pelican Night Paddle & Movie (Watertown)
20-21 - Twisted Canoe MNRR trip - https://twistedcanoe.com
September
10 - Middle Loup River Challenge (Thedford, NE) - https://www.sandhillrivertrips.com/events
October
1 - Presidents Paddle - Join President Pat Wellner in Pierre, Saturday October 1. Paddle from the Oahe Marina at the Oahe Downstream Rec. Area to the upstream (polo field) boat ramp at Farm Island Rec. Area. Distance is about 10 miles. Plan to meet at the Oahe Downstream marina/boat ramp at 10 AM and plan shuttle logistics at that time. Google map links to the start and finish points are below.
https://goo.gl/maps/Y8DgJzp8KBYgN5QY9
https://goo.gl/maps/mw2sFZCeyvjfgTpBA
Join us on FACEBOOK for event details
* Dates are subject to change due to weather or interest. Facebook is the best way to connect with your fellow members to ask questions or confirm plans and share information.
SDCKA 'WEAR IT' Campaign
- Lifejackets save lives
- Join the effort and lead by example, ALWAYS wear your lifejacket!
Thanks to a grant from the National Safe Boating Council, SDCKA printed and installed 50 signs placed at area boat ramps along most of the MNRR (Missouri National Recreational River), Big Sioux River and some area lakes. Generally the signs are located in or near; Brandon, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Watertown and Yankton.
If you know of a location that would benefit from a sign, email sdcka@midco.net
SDCKA is a Paddle America Club member with American Canoe Association
ACA is a national non-profit serving the broader paddling public. You'll find education, training and events throughout the U.S.A. Great resources about everything paddling!
