Life changing White Water Canoeing Black Earth Creek Paddle (looking for another leader or LITs)
Sunday, Sep 8, 2024 (8:00 am - 12:30 pm)
Complete
Leaders:
William Bush
Wyatt Leeser
Wyatt Leeser
Required ratings:
Canoe Lake Rating, Canoe Orientation Rating, Kayak Lake Rating, Quietwater Leader, R0 (whitewater kayak orientation rating), R1, R1-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R1-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R1-OC2 (Open Canoe-Tandem ), R2, R2 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R2-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R2-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R2p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3, R3-C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R3-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R3p, R3p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R3p-OC1 (Open Canoe-Solo), R3p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4, R4 - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), R4p, R4p - C1 (Covered Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC1 (Open Canoe- Solo), R4p-OC2 (Open Canoe- Tandem), SK1, SK3, SKL3, WW1, WW1-OC, WW2, WW2-OC, WW3, WW3-OC, WW4, WW4-OC
Event Information
- Description
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- Black Earth Creek is a scenic trout stream located about 1/2 hour west of Madison. It is a nice, convenient place to learn the fundamentals of river paddling.
- I am opening this trip up to 6 participants.
- PRE-REQUISITES:
Canoe Lake Rating or Canoe Orientation (this trip is for canoes, not kayaks)
Please do not sign up for this trip unless you have these pre-requisites.
You can find a more complete explanation of the Hoofer Outing Club's ratings here: https://www.hooferouting.org/ratings - OUTCOMES:
By the end of this trip, you should be familiar with moving water fundamentals, including eddy turns, ferries, and peel-outs. We will also discuss the basic moving water hazards: strainers and snags/foot entrapment. - We won't be paddling far on this trip, but we will be practicing paddle strokes and maneuvers extensively. Instruction will be a primary focus of this trip. Participants demonstrating adequate knowledge and skills can earn their R1-OC rating (which may be a pre-requisite for participating in other HOC trips).
- WHAT TO BRING:
Bring a lunch and drinking water.
Sunscreen
Bring clothing and shoes that you are willing to get wet and muddy and that will not fall off in the water. We won't be practicing wet exits on this trip, but dress for being immersed in water just in case you tip over.
Bring a towel and a full change of dry clothing, including a dry pair of shoes. We will leave those in the car for afterwards.
Bring rain gear in case it rains.
Bring $5-$10 in gas money to compensate drivers. - ROUGH SCHEDULE:
- 8:30am - Meet at the Hoofer Boathouse, lower level of Memorial Union. Get equipment and load boats.
9:00am - Leave for Black Earth Creek.
9:45am - Arrive at the Olson Road put-in. Unload equipment. Run Shuttle (bike shuttle if only one vehicle.
10:15am - "Ground School", i.e. Safety talk and discussion of basic river hydrology/features.
11:00am - Start paddling. Practice paddle strokes and maneuvers.
11:45am - Reach the Two Bridges/Wolf Run take-out in Mazomanie. Load boats.
12:30pm - Arrive back in Madison
- Event Type
- Lesson / Training (ratings may be achieved)
- Accommodation Information
- Driving or Travel Details
- Food and Equipment Information
- Trip Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- Trip Purpose/Goals
- Instruction. Participants can earn an R1-OC rating upon demonstrating the required knowledge/skills.
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 7 | -3 |
| Waiting List | 0 | 6 |