Calendar of Events
2021
DATE & TIME EVENT LOCATION TRIP OR EVENT LEADER
Be sure to check the Calendar of Events frequently as events can be added, deleted, or changed as late as the day before.
Pre-Registration is required for all paddles.
To add an event to this listing, please contact Sharon at kayak4me2@gmail.com at least one business day prior to event.
Jan. 11, 2021 Mon. 6:00 PM ACKC Council Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Yearly planning to set dates and programs for club monthly meetings.
Feb. 22, 2021 Mon. 7:00 PM ACKC Club Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Business Meeting Chair - Laura
Presenter: Myra Shulman
Program: Paddle Opportunities at Land Trust Sites
One of the POSITIVE results of limited paddle opportunities due to
pandemic restrictions and low water levels was the discovery of new
paddle venues which were part of, or adjacent to, a Finger Lake Land Trust.
Many of these areas also offer hiking and biking opportunities.
March 22, 2021 Mon. 7:00 PM ACKC Club Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Business Meeting Chair - Donna Brisco
Presenter - Judi Hall
Program - Wetlands Flora
Back by popular demand, Judi has expanded her 2020 presentation of wetland
plants. As a result of Judi's 2020 presentation, many Ahwagans began seeking
and identifying these plants. This exploring (and almost a competition) resulted
in discovering new paddle venues and expanding our plant identification skills.
April 23, 2021 Fri. 7:30 PM Trip Leaders Meeting via Zoom Sharon Canfield
We will review and update the Covid restrictions, discuss shuttle procedures
during covid, review ACKC trip leader guidelines, check method of recording
and reporting trips to the ACA, examine mentoring prospective trip leaders,
consider procedure of scheduling paddles, and any other concerns
of leaders. This meeting is open to the ACKC membership body.
April 26, 2021 Mon. 7:00 PM ACKC Club Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Business Meeting Chair - Ray Baker
Presenter - Ray Baker
Program - Paddle Safety
May 19, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Tioughnioga River Yaman to Blodgett Mills (shuttle) 4 miles+ Dave Tanner
* You must be able to control your boat: able to stop, able to recognize and navigate
safely around hazards, able to recognize and utilize eddies, to be in control
in a strong current, etc..
* Current Covid Restrictions will be announced.
May 24, 2021 Mon. 7:00 PM ACKC Club Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Business Meeting Chair - Ray Baker
Presenter - Emily Marino, executive director of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Program - River Friends 2021.
We will enjoy a look back at the organization over the years, as well as an overview of these
upcoming programs: Weekend Kayak Rentals on the Chemung, Riverside Plein (sic) Air Watercolor Workshop, Riverside Trails Yoga and Meditation Class, Knowledge Among the Pine Trees Program, and much more! To learn about all the goings-on for the Chemung River,
tune into this zoom meeting and meet our new director!"
May 26, 2021 Wed. 5:00 PM Tioughnioga River Blodgett Mills to Messengerville (shuttle) Dave Tanner
*You must be able to control your boat: able to stop, able to recognize and navigate
safely around hazards, able to recognize and utilize eddies, able to be in
control in a strong current, etc. This stretch of river is usually slightly
more difficult than the prior section, which turned out to be very
active water last week. Raindate is Thursday.
June 3-7, 2021 Thurs. - Mon. Cape Cod Paddle and Camp Nickerson State Park Helena Garan
Arrive at campground on Thursday and begin scheduled paddles on Friday. Helena is
working with an experienced local paddler to schedule paddle locations and times.
Since our location is ocean side, the weather will be a major factor. Fortunately,
this area has many non-paddling areas to explore. Don't forget your bike!
Amazing bike paths await you. You may participate in all or parts of
event. Early reservations recommended. BYO equipment and
supplies. No chuck wagon at this event. BE SURE YOU
HAVE READ THE SPECIAL DOCUMENTATION
NEEDED TO ENTER THE STATE!
June 9, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Tioughnioga River Messengerville to Killawog (shuttle) Dave Tanner
This is usually the most difficult section of the river, but we know that rivers,
especially this one, can change from day to day. We will update when the
date becomes nearer. Masks are needed for the shuttle. Rain date is
Thursday.
June 16, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Tioughnioga River Killawog to Whitney Point (shuttle) Dave Tanner
*You must be able to control your boat: able to stop, able to recognize and navigate
safely around hazards, able to recognize and utilize eddies, able to be in
control in a strong current, etc. This stretch of river is usually easier
than the prior sections. Mask is required for the shuttle.
Raindate is Thursday.
June 20, 2021 Sun. 11:00 AM Clyde River and Erie Canal (out-n-back) Ruth Hopkins
A paddle for all abilities on flat water with faint current... Experience moving through
a lock. Proximity to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge should offer
a variety of waterfowl to observe.
June 23, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Tioughnioga River Whitney Point to Chenango Forks 10 miles (shuttle) Dave Tanner
You must be able to control your boat: able to stop, able to recognize and navigate
safely around hazards, able to recognize and utilize eddies, able to be in
control in a strong current, etc. Mask is required for the shuttle.
Raindate is Thursday.
June 26, 2021 Sat. 10:30 AM Chenango River Brisben to Greene (Ball Flats) 7 miles (shuttle) Marilyn Wertman
This paddle was a favorite of our friend Dennis Healey. It has now been 2 years
since we've last seen him. Let's have a nice paddle and send him
warm thoughts along the way.
June 28, 2021 Mon. 7:00 PM Club Meeting via Zoom ACKC Council
Business Meeting Chair:
Program Presenter: Jim , past Executive Director of the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed
Program: The Mighty Osprey
Jim's presentation includes PowerPoint with photos, videos and interesting info
about one of nature's coolest birds - the osprey. Because it is at the top of the
food chain, it's presence signifies that the river is clean and bountiful.
Discover how the osprey mates for life, dives into water to snag fish and flies more
than 2,000 miles at a time to migrate.
June 30, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Chenango River Chenango Forks to Chenango Bridge (shuttle) Dave Tanner
You must be able to control your boat: able to stop, able to recognize and navigate
safely around hazards, able to recognize and utilize eddies, able to be in
control in a strong current, etc. Mask is required for the shuttle.
Raindate is Thursday.
Postponed due to inclement weather.
July 7, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Chenango/Susquehanna Rivers Chenango Bridge to Lourdes Hospital Dave Tanner
Postpone due to poor weather on Wed. and on rain date (Thursday).
July 11, 2021 Sunday 1:30 PM Otselic River Willet to Upper Lisle 10 miles Shuttle Sharon Canfield
This river is mostly rural and abounds with wildlife in a quiet setting. The current is
good until the mudflats at the end of the paddle. The Otselic feeds the Whitney
Point Lake at Dorchester. You will need to be able to control your boat in
a current, find eddies, navigate safely around obstacles, etc.
Postponed due to heavy rains.
July 14, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Little York & Goodale Lakes (no shuttle) Sharon Canfield
Little York and Goodale Lakes offer a pleasant, relaxing paddle on flat water.
This paddle is appropriate for all levels of experience or inexperience.
Little York Park is easily reached via I-81 or RTs 38 & 281.
July 22, 2021 Thurs. 2 PM Otselic River Willet to Upper Lisle 10 miles Shuttles Sharon Canfield
Please see description under the July 11th entry. You will have the option of the entire
trip or Willet to Landers Corners or Landers Corners to Upper Lisle. I will figure out
the shuttle necessities.
July 25 - 28, 2021 Sat. thru Wed. NEW Camp and Paddle Four Mile Creek State Park Campground Ruth Hopkins
Please register with Ruth before making your reservations at the Four Mile Creek
campground. You may participate in all, or part of, this paddle experience.
Some of the participants will be staying for the entire week. This is a
great place for biking too.
July 28, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM NEED A TRIP LEADER AND VENUE. MOST TRIP LEADERS WILL BE AT THE FOUR
MILE CREEK EVENT.
July 31, 2021 Sat. 11:00 AM Chenango River Chenango Forks to Chenango Bridge 10 Miles Tim Brown
Participants must be able to control their boats in moving water. Limited to 12 paddlers.
Canceled due to lack of response.
Aug. 1, 2021 Sunday 2:00 PM Annual Club Picnic Dorchester Park Marilyn Wertman
Please preregister for this event so that we can purchase the appropriate amount of
meat. Text Sharon at 607-379-3137. This event is for members (past and
present ) and their families. Bring a LARGE dish to pass and your own
beverage and tableware. Chef David is preparing chicken
spiedies, hamburgers, and hotdogs. He will also offer
his delicious roasted corn-on-the-cob. Please
bring chairs so that we can social distance
while we eat. Register by July 26th.
August 1, 2021 Pre-Picnic Paddle Sun. AM Otselic Marilyn Wertman
Aug. 4, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Susquehanna River Appalachin to Hiawatha Island to Owego Fishing Access Sharon Canfield
This is typically an easy paddle suitable for all levels. Vaccinated guests are welcome, but
you must contact the trip leader by registration deadline for special instructions. We will
stop at Hiawatha Island to eat your bagged supper and to check out the eagle's nest.
Then we will paddle around the island and land at the fishing access.
August 11, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM Susquehanna River Owego to Nichols (shuttle) Sharon Canfield
We will begin at Hickories Park in Owego and paddle to the first fishing access in
Nichols. Once again this should be a fairly easy paddle open to all levels of
ability. Vaccinated Guests must contact the trip leader for special
instructions.
August 4, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM
August 11, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM
August 18, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM
August 25, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM
August tba, 2021 Camp & Paddle at Sedge Island New Jersey Helena Garan
Pre-registration is required. Number of participants is limited to 15.
CANCELED: SEDGE ISLAND IS RESTRICTING VISITATIONS TO LIMITED
DAYTIME EVENTS FOR THE 2021 SEASON. WE WILL LOOK FORWARD
TO THE 2022 SEASON.
September 1, 2021 Wed. 4:30 PM
September 8-12 Wed. thru Sun. Fish Creek Camp and Paddle Barb Hall
You must register with Barb to attend this event. You may paddle as many or few times as you wish.
Some days there may be more than one paddle opportunity from which to choose. Paddles are planned
on suggestions from the group, although event leader (Barb) has final say. You are responsible for
making your own camping reservations at Fish Creek. "Walk-ins" have always been available, but Fish
Creek is unique each year.
Wed.: Arrive and set up camp.
Thurs.: Day paddle
Fri: Day Paddle
Sat.: Day Paddle
Sun.: Break camp and drag on home
September 15, 2021
September 22, 2021
September 29, 2021
