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.
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
We're busy planning for the SDCKA Annual Meeting on January 18th at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls, also another great summer of 2020 activities. Stay tuned for more updates.
Here's what we did this summer 2019:
Come '"Join us on the water"
March
8 -10 - Canoecopia (Madison, WI)
13-14 - Sioux Empire Water Fest - USF Stewart Center 8 am - 3 pm
April
TBD - Pool session (Yankton)
27 - Greenway Clean-up - Legacy Park- 9am-Noon
May
7 - Big Sioux Water Festival (SDSU Brookings)
25-26 - SD Kayak Challenge (Yankton - Sioux City) www.sdkayakchallenge.org
June
8 - Lake Yankton, Paddling Fair, National Park Service – 10am – 2pm
9 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 9-Noon
9 - Paddling Fair (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 1-4 pm
11 - "Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
TBA - Group River Trip to Western Niobrara River
22 - Paddle Around Kampeska, Lake Kampeska (Watertown)
July
9 - “Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
13 - Fort to Field 50 (Fort Randall to Springfield) forttofield50.com
23-24 - Jay Heath Water Trail, Big Sioux River overnight
27 - Lake Pelican Night Paddle & Movie (Watertown) dusk
August
3 - Outdoor University (EAST Campus) 9am - 4pm
13 - "Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
17 - Riverfest Canoe rides (Cherapa Place-Sioux Falls) 5-8 pm
24 -25 - Paddle “Pierre-adise” (Missouri River overnight near Pierre)
September
10 -13 - MR340 rivermiles.com (rescheduled from July due to flooding)
28 - 29 - Presidents Cruise - Roy Lake State Park - We will be following the NE Glacial lakes water trails 13 miles more or less.
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.
Here's what we did this summer 2019:
Come '"Join us on the water"
March
8 -10 - Canoecopia (Madison, WI)
13-14 - Sioux Empire Water Fest - USF Stewart Center 8 am - 3 pm
April
TBD - Pool session (Yankton)
27 - Greenway Clean-up - Legacy Park- 9am-Noon
May
7 - Big Sioux Water Festival (SDSU Brookings)
25-26 - SD Kayak Challenge (Yankton - Sioux City) www.sdkayakchallenge.org
June
8 - Lake Yankton, Paddling Fair, National Park Service – 10am – 2pm
9 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 9-Noon
9 - Paddling Fair (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 1-4 pm
11 - "Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
TBA - Group River Trip to Western Niobrara River
22 - Paddle Around Kampeska, Lake Kampeska (Watertown)
July
9 - “Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
13 - Fort to Field 50 (Fort Randall to Springfield) forttofield50.com
23-24 - Jay Heath Water Trail, Big Sioux River overnight
27 - Lake Pelican Night Paddle & Movie (Watertown) dusk
August
3 - Outdoor University (EAST Campus) 9am - 4pm
13 - "Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
17 - Riverfest Canoe rides (Cherapa Place-Sioux Falls) 5-8 pm
24 -25 - Paddle “Pierre-adise” (Missouri River overnight near Pierre)
September
10 -13 - MR340 rivermiles.com (rescheduled from July due to flooding)
28 - 29 - Presidents Cruise - Roy Lake State Park - We will be following the NE Glacial lakes water trails 13 miles more or less.
- Stay at the campground if you like for another paddle run Sunday morning. Reserve a camp site on the west side with others!
- Evening entertainment will include campfires and fireflies and a bit of ukulele.
- Visit other nearby parks for fall color viewing and various paddle opportunities. Come explore NE SD with us!
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 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!
