The Iowa Whitewater Coalition has scheduled trips for the upcoming season.  Numerous unscheduled trips excursions throughout the season depending on water levels. To learn about these, join the IWC e-mail list by visiting  [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IowaWhitewater].

 

IWC trips are open to members IWC only.*

Kayak Strokes Work

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Kayak Rolling Work

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Kayak Strokes and Rolls Check-Up

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Iowa Paddlesport Expo, sponsored by CanoeSport Outfitters

IWC Annual Meeting, 5:00 pm, at CanoeSport Outfitters, Indianola

Play Boating Flatwater Skills

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Solo Canoe Strokes Work

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Canoecopia 2010 more info

MWA 44th Annual Whitewater Championships more info

CanoeSport Outfitters Demofest, Lake Ahquabi more info

Kayak Strokes and Moving Water Clinic

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

Kayak Eddy Skills and Surfing Clinic

(An IWC Whitewater Training Clinic Series Event)

MWA Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Clinic  more info

* ISU Canoe Kayak Club/IWC/SRP Trip, Jim Falls, WI  more info

Wausau Recreational Release, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Wausau Riverfest, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Boone Bash River Dash, Webster City  more info

USACK Junior Team Trials - Wausau, WI  more info

Wausau Recreational Release, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

9th Annual Project AWARE 2011, Turkey River Watershed  more info

Wausau Open Slalom, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Iowa Summer Games, Family Canoe & Kayak Competition, Ames

Wausau Whitewater Weekend, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Wausau Recreational Release, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Waterloo Jaycees 31st Annual Canoe Race, Waterloo  more info

 

10th Annual River Run Garbage Grab  more info

Mid-West Freestyle Championships - Wausau, WI  more info

Wausau Recreational Release, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Wausau Recreational Release, Wausau, Wisconsin  more info

Izaak Walton Outdoors Expo, Des Moines  more info

 

Last updated: 7/3/2011

Dates listed are geared towards whitewater events in the midwest. Please follow the links for applicable info, fees, registration, or other requirements that may apply.  Dates/times are subject to change without notice.

 

CanoeSport Outfitters Weekly Demos Lake Ahquabi State Park near Indianola.  See schedule at CanoeSport Outfitters.

Paddlin' at the Pits,  Wednesdays, arrive at Ames' Ada Hayden Park and start gearing up at 6:30 pm. Paddle until dark. (May into Sep) See Skunk River Paddlers.

 

Swiftwater Thursday, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Commerce Ledges on the Raccoon River, West Des Moines. (May into Sep, water levels permitting between 700-3000 cfs. Click here to check the USGS gauge.)

* Whitewater paddling is an inherently dangerous sport. Although boaters always try to look out for each other and manage risk, bad things can happen on the river – or while driving to or from there. You must be an IWC member and sign our liability waiver to participate on an IWC outing.