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 efforts in South Dakota.
2026 ANNUAL MEETING
Plan to attend the Annual Meeting, Saturday, February 7th at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls
4500 S. Oxbow Avenue. Doors open at 11am with informative presentations from Noon to 4:30pm.
12:00 PM - Welcome, “SDCKA paddling Connections and the Year Ahead” - David Mays, President
12:20 PM - “Hammock Camping: light & comfortable’ - Pat & Sarah Wellner, Secretary & Member
12:50 PM - “NE SD Water Trails” - Dennis Skadsen, SDCKA Member
1:15 PM - Business Meeting: Board elections, Membership/ Financial Report & Awards.
1:45 PM - Atrium Break
2:00 PM - “Gates of the Rockies on the Upper Missouri River” - Dave Hillman, SDCKA Member
2:45 PM - “Missouri River Water Trail & the MNRR” - National Park Service
3:00 PM - “Basecamp: Boundary Waters Canoe Area” - Mary Finck, SDCKA Member
3:30 PM - Drawings for Door Prizes! SD State Parks, Lee Schelling, Nyberg's ACE & Runnings
4:00 PM - “Closing Remarks” - David Mays, President “See you on the water!”
4:30 PM - Post Meeting Refreshments @ the Gateway Bar & Grill
*Note times may be approximate depending on questions & answers
Plan to attend the Annual Meeting, Saturday, February 7th at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls
4500 S. Oxbow Avenue. Doors open at 11am with informative presentations from Noon to 4:30pm.
- The public is welcome to attend and join, it's a great way to connect with others and learn more about local, regional and national water trails and paddling trips .
- Come for part or all of the day. There's so much it's easy to stay
- All skill levels and interests are welcome!
12:00 PM - Welcome, “SDCKA paddling Connections and the Year Ahead” - David Mays, President
12:20 PM - “Hammock Camping: light & comfortable’ - Pat & Sarah Wellner, Secretary & Member
12:50 PM - “NE SD Water Trails” - Dennis Skadsen, SDCKA Member
1:15 PM - Business Meeting: Board elections, Membership/ Financial Report & Awards.
1:45 PM - Atrium Break
2:00 PM - “Gates of the Rockies on the Upper Missouri River” - Dave Hillman, SDCKA Member
2:45 PM - “Missouri River Water Trail & the MNRR” - National Park Service
3:00 PM - “Basecamp: Boundary Waters Canoe Area” - Mary Finck, SDCKA Member
3:30 PM - Drawings for Door Prizes! SD State Parks, Lee Schelling, Nyberg's ACE & Runnings
4:00 PM - “Closing Remarks” - David Mays, President “See you on the water!”
4:30 PM - Post Meeting Refreshments @ the Gateway Bar & Grill
*Note times may be approximate depending on questions & answers
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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.
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.
Register for the Jake Jaunt-Saturday, July 18, 2026
In honor of our friend and fellow paddler Jake Riter
This Summer, come make it a great day on the Missouri River starting in Yankton, SD at Riverside Park, paddle 25 miles +/- to Clay County Park near Vermillion, SD. Always a good time, go fast or go slow, enjoy it all!
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 [email protected]
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!
Please support the sponsors who support us!
Nybergs ACE - Sioux Falls and Watertown
Great assortment of outdoor gear, hardware, pet supplies - ACE is the place to rent kayaks too!
Buffalo Roamer Outdoors
For those who seek adventure, you'll like host Will Collins and his podcast, but it's more than that, Check it out!
Runnings
Everything for the Home, Farm & Outdoor Store
Everything for the Home, Farm & Outdoor Store
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