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. 
New for a limited time, get your SDCKA Dri-Fit paddling shirt
  • Heather Gray long sleeve with a white or carolina blue accent on the shoulders and sleeves. 
  • Protects you from the sun, gets wet and dries fast-100% polyester.
  • SDCKA Logo on the left shoulder so you still look great with your lifejacket on. 
  • Regular fit NOT a compression top. 
  • April 1st we will place the order.
  • Details on the order form (click here and print).
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​2020 Event Calendar: 
​March
 8 -10 - Canoecopia (Madison, WI)
10-11 - Sioux Empire Water Fest - USF Stewart Center 8 am - 3 pm
​April
 TBA - Greenway Clean-up - Legacy Park- 9am-Noon
​ May 
12 - Big Sioux Water Festival (SDSU Brookings)
22-23 - SD Kayak Challenge (Yankton - Sioux City) www.sdkayakchallenge.org
 June
  9 - "Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
13 - Lake Yankton, Paddling Fair, National Park Service – 10am – 2pm
14 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 9-Noon
14 - Paddling Fair (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 1-4 pm
20 - Paddle around Kampeska (Watertown)
25 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 10 am - Noon
 July
  9 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 10 am - Noon
11 - Fort to Field 50 (Fort Randall to Springfield) www.forttofield50.com
13-18 – Rendezvous 2020, Missouri River Paddlers www.missouririverpaddlers.com
14 - “Show up and paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm  
TBA – Jay Heath Trail, Big Sioux River overnight camp
23 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 10 am - Noon
 August
 1 - Lake Pelican Night Paddle & Movie (Watertown) dusk 
 4-7 - MR 340 www.rivermiles.com 
 6 - Adaptive Paddling (Family Park, Sioux Falls) 10 am - Noon
11 - "Show Up and Paddle" Split Rock Creek, Garretson City Park – 6pm
13 - Adaptive Paddling (Covell Lake, Sioux Falls) 5 pm - 8 pm
15 - Riverfest Canoe rides (Cherapa Place-Sioux Falls) 5-8 pm
TBA - Paddle “Pierre-adise” (Missouri River overnight near Pierre)  
 
September
26 - Presidents Cruise - watch for more information, the President chooses the venue 
 


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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  
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​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! 

SOUTH DAKOTA CANOE & KAYAK ASSOCIATION : sdcka@midco.net , www.sdcka.org
PO BOX 90227 - SIOUX FALLS, SD. 57109 
Promoting paddling, recreation, safety, education and conservation a 501(c)3 not for profit organization