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.
May
1 - Missouri River Watershed School/Festival (need volunteers, see FOMNRR) - https://fomnrr.org
3 - Missouri River Cleanup - Riverside Park - Yankton - MNRR/NPS/FOMNRR
13 - Big Sioux Water Festival https://bigsiouxwaterfestival.org SDSU, Brookings, SD.
TBA - Midwest Paddle Racing Shootout - https://midwestpaddleracing.com/
June
7 - Midwest Paddle Racing Freedom Race - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
TBA - Niobrara River Trip, Smith Falls State Park (overnight)
13-15 - Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races (Mississippi River) - https://twopaddles.org/
TBA - Basic Kayak Training - Kati Albers
22 - Paddling Fair Family Park, Sioux Falls - Noon - 4pm - All members
26 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
July
8-11 - MR340 - https://mr340.org
9 - Lake Sharpe / Missouri River Cleanup, Pierre, SD. Izaak Walton League
10 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
19 - ‘Jake Jaunt’ Jake Riter Memorial Paddling Race - Yankton to Vermillion - Jarett Bies
24 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
26 - Crofton’s Dam Race - https://www.croftonsdamrace.com
TBA - Paddle Around Kampeska - Watertown, SD
August
7 - Adaptive Paddling - Terrace Park, Covell Lake - 10am-Noon
8-10 - Missouri River Paddlers Missouri River Paddlers ‘Rendezvous’ at Tobacco Gardens, Lake Sakakawea - Peggy Hellandsaas
14 - Midwest Paddle Racing The Gritty - https://midwestpaddleracing.com/
14 - Adaptive Paddling - Terrace Park, Covell Lake - 10am-Noon
TBA - Oahe Swim, Pierre, SD. YMCA (Safety boats)
September
TBA - President’s Cruise, plan on attending!
6 - Nemo 50 Race Rulo, NE to St. Joseph, MO - Stacey Rasco stacey40@ yahoo.com
6 - Middle Loup River Challenge - https://www.sandhillrivertrips.com/events
20-21 - Red River Paddle Challenge - https://www.redriverpaddlechallenge.com/
October
TBA - Midwest Paddle Racing Kawloween - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
TBA - Race To The Dome - https://racetothedome.org/
Join us on FACEBOOK: 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.
1 - Missouri River Watershed School/Festival (need volunteers, see FOMNRR) - https://fomnrr.org
3 - Missouri River Cleanup - Riverside Park - Yankton - MNRR/NPS/FOMNRR
13 - Big Sioux Water Festival https://bigsiouxwaterfestival.org SDSU, Brookings, SD.
TBA - Midwest Paddle Racing Shootout - https://midwestpaddleracing.com/
June
7 - Midwest Paddle Racing Freedom Race - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
TBA - Niobrara River Trip, Smith Falls State Park (overnight)
13-15 - Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races (Mississippi River) - https://twopaddles.org/
TBA - Basic Kayak Training - Kati Albers
22 - Paddling Fair Family Park, Sioux Falls - Noon - 4pm - All members
26 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
July
8-11 - MR340 - https://mr340.org
9 - Lake Sharpe / Missouri River Cleanup, Pierre, SD. Izaak Walton League
10 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
19 - ‘Jake Jaunt’ Jake Riter Memorial Paddling Race - Yankton to Vermillion - Jarett Bies
24 - Adaptive Paddling- Terrace Park Covell Lake, Sioux Falls - 10am-Noon
26 - Crofton’s Dam Race - https://www.croftonsdamrace.com
TBA - Paddle Around Kampeska - Watertown, SD
August
7 - Adaptive Paddling - Terrace Park, Covell Lake - 10am-Noon
8-10 - Missouri River Paddlers Missouri River Paddlers ‘Rendezvous’ at Tobacco Gardens, Lake Sakakawea - Peggy Hellandsaas
14 - Midwest Paddle Racing The Gritty - https://midwestpaddleracing.com/
14 - Adaptive Paddling - Terrace Park, Covell Lake - 10am-Noon
TBA - Oahe Swim, Pierre, SD. YMCA (Safety boats)
September
TBA - President’s Cruise, plan on attending!
6 - Nemo 50 Race Rulo, NE to St. Joseph, MO - Stacey Rasco stacey40@ yahoo.com
6 - Middle Loup River Challenge - https://www.sandhillrivertrips.com/events
20-21 - Red River Paddle Challenge - https://www.redriverpaddlechallenge.com/
October
TBA - Midwest Paddle Racing Kawloween - https://midwestpaddleracing.com
TBA - Race To The Dome - https://racetothedome.org/
Join us on FACEBOOK: 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 [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!
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