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SUMMARY:Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come.\nFor more information on this event\, look at last year’s at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/arkansas-canoe-club-rendezvous-2023-2/
LOCATION:ORBI Rentals\, 2115 Tanner St\, Malvern\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come.\nFor more information on this event\, look at last year’s at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/arkansas-canoe-club-rendezvous-2023/
LOCATION:ORBI Rentals\, 2115 Tanner St\, Malvern\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Fall Whitewater Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler\, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks\, Canoes\, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome.\narkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/…/p_zy8xk–ad41a586-30f6-41e9…\n\n\nThis two-day course will be an action-packed\, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you about\, cold weather paddling\, self-awareness\, self-rescues\, and helping others in a river environment.\nSkills taught:\nWhitewater swimming techniques\nWading in moving water\nHow to deal with Strainers\nCorrect use of throw ropes\nCraft-based rescues\,\nMechanical Advantages\,\nUnpin methods\,\nKnots\,\nRescue vest &\nMuch more.\nThese courses fill up fast! Sign up by email at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com.\nCost: $175 per person\n\nEssential Eligibility Criteria (EEC):\nACA courses are open to all individuals who acknowledge the ability to perform the following essential eligibility criteria.\n1. Breathe independently (i.e.\, not require medical devices to sustain breathing)\n2. Independently maintain sealed airway passages while underwater\n3. Independently hold head upright without neck/head support\n4. Manage personal care independently or with the assistance of a companion\n5. Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance\n6. Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with the assistance of a companion\n7. Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face-up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket*\n8. Get in/out or on/off of a paddle craft independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance*\n9. Independently get out and from under a capsized paddle craft*\n10. Reenter or remount the paddle craft following deep water capsize independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance*\n11. Maintain a safe body position while attempting skills\, activities\, and rescues listed in the appropriate Course Outline\, and have the ability to recognize and identify to others when such efforts would be unsafe given your personal situation*\nTaught by\, Rob Moody\nACA Certified Instructor in\nL4-SWR\nL4 WW Kayaking\nL3 WW SUP\nL2 Canoe tandem/solo\nAdaptive paddling endorsement
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/fall-whitewater-safety-course-2/
LOCATION:Siloam Springs Kayak Park\, 19253 Fisher Ford Rd\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Fall Whitewater Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler\, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks\, Canoes\, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome.\narkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/…/p_zy8xk–ad41a586-30f6-41e9…\n\n\nThis two-day course will be an action-packed\, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you about\, cold weather paddling\, self-awareness\, self-rescues\, and helping others in a river environment.\nSkills taught:\nWhitewater swimming techniques\nWading in moving water\nHow to deal with Strainers\nCorrect use of throw ropes\nCraft-based rescues\,\nMechanical Advantages\,\nUnpin methods\,\nKnots\,\nRescue vest &\nMuch more.\nThese courses fill up fast! Sign up by email at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com.\nCost: $175 per person\n\nEssential Eligibility Criteria (EEC):\nACA courses are open to all individuals who acknowledge the ability to perform the following essential eligibility criteria.\n1. Breathe independently (i.e.\, not require medical devices to sustain breathing)\n2. Independently maintain sealed airway passages while underwater\n3. Independently hold head upright without neck/head support\n4. Manage personal care independently or with the assistance of a companion\n5. Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance\n6. Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with the assistance of a companion\n7. Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face-up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket*\n8. Get in/out or on/off of a paddle craft independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance*\n9. Independently get out and from under a capsized paddle craft*\n10. Reenter or remount the paddle craft following deep water capsize independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance*\n11. Maintain a safe body position while attempting skills\, activities\, and rescues listed in the appropriate Course Outline\, and have the ability to recognize and identify to others when such efforts would be unsafe given your personal situation*\nTaught by\, Rob Moody\nACA Certified Instructor in\nL4-SWR\nL4 WW Kayaking\nL3 WW SUP\nL2 Canoe tandem/solo\nAdaptive paddling endorsement
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/fall-whitewater-safety-course/
LOCATION:Siloam Springs Kayak Park\, 19253 Fisher Ford Rd\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you’ve never had any actual instruction? This is a great\, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes.\n\nBring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening\, August\, 15 at Lake Nixon from 6:00-8:00 PM with some of our club’s ACA-certified instructors (Liz\, Joel\, and Elene) to learn how to paddle your kayak efficiently. We’ll cover “go” strokes\, “side” strokes\, “turn” strokes\, and the ever-popular “keep you upright” strokes. We’ll also do some flatwater exercises that apply directly to moving water.\n\nWhitewater (creek\, play\, or down river) or recreational kayaks (sit in or sit on) only please.\n\nMake sure to also bring a life jacket and water bottle.\n\nThis is free to ARKANSAS CANOE CLUB members and those in their households. If you’re not a current member\, we welcome you\, it’s only $25/year/household to join and has a lot of benefits.\nCome out\, learn some skills\, and make new paddling friends.\n\nYou can go online and join at www.arkansascanoeclub.com and make sure you sign the online waiver if you haven’t yet this year:\nhttps://forms.gle/rzXf3gozHJps2FUG8 
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/kayak-paddling-clinic-with-aca-certified-instructors/
LOCATION:Lake Nixon\, 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you’ve never had any actual instruction? This is a great\, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes.\n\nBring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening\, August\, 15 at Lake Nixon from 6:00-8:00 PM with some of our club’s ACA-certified instructors (Liz\, Joel\, and Elene) to learn how to paddle your kayak efficiently. We’ll cover “go” strokes\, “side” strokes\, “turn” strokes\, and the ever-popular “keep you upright” strokes. We’ll also do some flatwater exercises that apply directly to moving water.\n\nWhitewater (creek\, play\, or down river) or recreational kayaks (sit in or sit on) only please.\n\nMake sure to also bring a life jacket and water bottle.\n\nThis is free to ARKANSAS CANOE CLUB members and those in their households. If you’re not a current member\, we welcome you\, it’s only $25/year/household to join and has a lot of benefits.\nCome out\, learn some skills\, and make new paddling friends.\n\nYou can go online and join at www.arkansascanoeclub.com and make sure you sign the online waiver if you haven’t yet this year:\nhttps://forms.gle/rzXf3gozHJps2FUG8 
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/kayak-paddling-clinic-with-aca-certified-instructors-2/
LOCATION:Lake Nixon\, 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Beaver Lake Tail Water Race
DESCRIPTION:This is a canoe and Kayak race on the White River from the base of Beaver Dam in Eureka Springs AR to the Golden Gate Bridge in Beaver\, Arkansas. The main event and race will be 13 miles from the dam to the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a shorter 5 Mile option to race from the dam to the Hwy 62 Bridge at Riverview Resort. There will also be an event parade on the river on the morning of the race to kick it off. In addition to the race\, there will be an after-party and awards ceremony along with raffle prizes and a BBQ dinner\, and Live Music. There will be a check-in and mixer on the evening of August 8th with some live music as well. This event is a benefit for the Western Carroll County Fire Districts and all net proceeds will help provide equipment and training to aid with responder training and safety.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/beaver-lake-tail-water-race/
LOCATION:Riverview Resort\, 17939 Hwy 62 W\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Beaver Lake Tail Water Race
DESCRIPTION:This is a canoe and Kayak race on the White River from the base of Beaver Dam in Eureka Springs AR to the Golden Gate Bridge in Beaver\, Arkansas. The main event and race will be 13 miles from the dam to the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a shorter 5 Mile option to race from the dam to the Hwy 62 Bridge at Riverview Resort. There will also be an event parade on the river on the morning of the race to kick it off. In addition to the race\, there will be an after-party and awards ceremony along with raffle prizes and a BBQ dinner\, and Live Music. There will be a check-in and mixer on the evening of August 8th with some live music as well. This event is a benefit for the Western Carroll County Fire Districts and all net proceeds will help provide equipment and training to aid with responder training and safety.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/beaver-lake-tail-water-race-2/
LOCATION:Riverview Resort\, 17939 Hwy 62 W\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T190000
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CREATED:20230620T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T132841Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle Party
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) announced today that it will host its second annual Paddle Party fundraiser on Saturday\, July 15\, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gypsy Camp and Canoe located at 20271 S Highway 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR. The floating fundraiser aims to raise $30\,000 for NWALT’s mission of protecting the lands and waters that sustain Northwest Arkansas. \nThe festivities will kick off with a fun 2-hour float along the Illinois River\, allowing participants to fully embrace the beauty of the Ozarks. Following the float\, attendees will be treated to a riverside cookout and a live band back at Gypsy Camp and Canoe. \nThe funds raised by the event will support the Land Trust’s areas of greatest need—land conservation\, water protection\, and environmental stewardship programs. Northwest Arkansas’ land and water play a vital role in sustaining the region’s ecological balance\, and the funds raised through Paddle Party will directly contribute to their perpetual safeguarding.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/paddle-party/
LOCATION:Gypsy Camp & Canoe\, 20271 State Hwy 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Paddle Party
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (NWALT) announced today that it will host its second annual Paddle Party fundraiser on Saturday\, July 15\, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Gypsy Camp and Canoe located at 20271 S Highway 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR. The floating fundraiser aims to raise $30\,000 for NWALT’s mission of protecting the lands and waters that sustain Northwest Arkansas. \nThe festivities will kick off with a fun 2-hour float along the Illinois River\, allowing participants to fully embrace the beauty of the Ozarks. Following the float\, attendees will be treated to a riverside cookout and a live band back at Gypsy Camp and Canoe. \nThe funds raised by the event will support the Land Trust’s areas of greatest need—land conservation\, water protection\, and environmental stewardship programs. Northwest Arkansas’ land and water play a vital role in sustaining the region’s ecological balance\, and the funds raised through Paddle Party will directly contribute to their perpetual safeguarding.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/paddle-party-2/
LOCATION:Gypsy Camp & Canoe\, 20271 State Hwy 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T170000
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CREATED:20230524T130914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T130914Z
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SUMMARY:Whitewater Safety for paddlers
DESCRIPTION:ACA L4 SWR curriculum.\nYou’ve asked for it so here it is! Whitewater safety courses in the summer & in central Arkansas. Here’s what you can look forward to:\nThis two day course will be an action packed\, and fun filled weekend! Our ACA certified instructor & helpers has a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you & your family about self Rescues and Rescuing others in a river environment.\nSkills taught:\nWhitewater swimming techniques\nWading in moving water\nHow to deal with Strainers\nThrow ropes\nBoat based rescues\nTethered rescues\nMechanical Advantages\nUnpin methods\nKnots\nRescue vest &\nMuch more.\nThese courses fill up fast! Sign up by email at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com.\nCost: $150 per person till end of April\, then all two day courses will go up to $165 per person.\nTaught by\, Rob Moody\nACA Certified Instructor in\nL4-SWR\nL4 WW Kayaking\nL3 River SUP\nL2 SUP ITC\nL2 Canoe
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/whitewater-safety-for-paddlers-2/
LOCATION:Ouachita River Whitewater Park\, 904 Riverview Dr\,\, Malvern\, 72104
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T170000
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SUMMARY:Whitewater Safety for paddlers
DESCRIPTION:ACA L4 SWR curriculum.\nYou’ve asked for it so here it is! Whitewater safety courses in the summer & in central Arkansas. Here’s what you can look forward to:\nThis two day course will be an action packed\, and fun filled weekend! Our ACA certified instructor & helpers has a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you & your family about self Rescues and Rescuing others in a river environment.\nSkills taught:\nWhitewater swimming techniques\nWading in moving water\nHow to deal with Strainers\nThrow ropes\nBoat based rescues\nTethered rescues\nMechanical Advantages\nUnpin methods\nKnots\nRescue vest &\nMuch more.\nThese courses fill up fast! Sign up by email at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com.\nCost: $150 per person till end of April\, then all two day courses will go up to $165 per person.\nTaught by\, Rob Moody\nACA Certified Instructor in\nL4-SWR\nL4 WW Kayaking\nL3 River SUP\nL2 SUP ITC\nL2 Canoe
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/whitewater-safety-for-paddlers/
LOCATION:Ouachita River Whitewater Park\, 904 Riverview Dr\,\, Malvern\, 72104
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
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SUMMARY:Central Arkansas Boatball
DESCRIPTION:Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start.\n\n\n\nArkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us)\nPFD required\nhelmet required\n\n\nBoatball\n\nBOATBALL\, a new game!\nBy Sonny Salomon\nTo explain what boatball is\, first\, understand what it’s not. It’s not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started\, it has evolved into a new and very different paddle sport. Boatball is to kayak polo\, as American football is to soccer… similar\, but different. Kayak polo and boatball both involve kayaks\, teams\, and a ball\, but that is the end of the similarity. \nAnother not: it’s not for your kayaking group\, if you live near whitewater…you just don’t need it\, and you will have trouble getting enough people to play regularly. If\, however\, you are unfortunate enough to live in a community with an active group of paddlers; and you are far enough away from the river to get “whitewater horny\,” you are going to love this game! \nKayak polo is an “off-season” game usually played in a swimming pool. There is specialized equipment\, a lot of rules\, referees\, and beyond the reach of the average boater. Boatball\, however\, is a warm weather game played on a lake or wide flatwater…it is too wide and too fast for a pool. It is simple\, cheap\, and adaptable…the touch football of boating. If you are still reading because you live some distance from whitewater\, you already know that paddling every other weekend just isn’t enough to stay in shape for real whitewater paddling. Playing boatball\, twice a week\, will make you a prince among paddlers and a king of the river! \nTHE FIELD: The field is marked simply with two buoys. We use two\, anchored\, large\, plastic balls. These are the sit on and bounce type balls with handles. These anchored balls mark the goal lines. The distance between the goals is variable depending on the number of players…approximately 50-100 yards? The more players\, the longer the field. There are no sidelines. We use a miniature basketball (souvenir type). It is easy to grasp when wet and easy to throw. These two simple goal markers and the ball are all the “special equipment” you need to play boatball. \nTHE GAME: Two teams are picked in the time-honored tradition of sandlot football. Two captains are chosen (always different). They pick teams with alternating “picks” from the group. The captain who got “second pick” gets the ball and the goal of his choice. The other team goes to the opposite end. This separation of teams is only necessary at the very beginning of the game or when new players join the game. The ball is brought into play from behind the goal line. The object is to advance the ball down the field to the other goal line\, by passing and dribbling\, to score. Once in possession of the ball\, a player cannot paddle\, only pass or dribble. A goal is scored by passing to a teammate beyond the goal line (an imaginary line formed by the buoy). The ball must be caught “in the air.” Once the ball crosses the goal line and hits the water\, the play is “dead\,” and the ball goes over to the other team. The ball is always “in play” between the goal lines…there is no “time out.” The exception to this is if a player capsizes. If the player rolls\, the play continues. If not\, all play stops to facilitate an Eskimo rescue or swimmer retrieval. Otherwise\, the play stops momentarily after a successful goal or an unsuccessful attempt at a goal when the ball is “dead.” At these pauses\, captains can call for a “water break” or a “spandex break.” A “spandex break” is to admire a fit jogger or rollerblader on the perimeter trail of our lake. When everybody is ready to play again\, the game continues. \nTHE RULES: Remember\, we are dealing with kayakers-there are not many. \n\nTHE MAIN RULE: No paddling with the ball. Once in possession of the ball\, a player can only pass or “dribble.” A dribble is simply throwing the ball ahead on the water and paddling to it.\nNo “mauling.” Mauling is interpreted by the nature of your particular group. This would be analogous to “personal fouls.” Common sense and good sportsmanship are the keys here. Boat collisions are inevitable and blocking a boat with a boat is okay. Paddle blocking a pass or a reception is okay. However\, players should avoid amidships collisions\, which could result in spearing. Blocking should be done on the ball\, not on hands.\nNo “grabbing”. Pushing off another boat or paddle with the hands is okay…just do not “grab” skirts\, loops\, paddles etc. This would be analogous to “holding” in football.\nNo paddle throwing.\n\nThat’s all the rules. The rest is simply common sense. In deference to my son\, the kayak instructor and law student\, all players must wear a PFD and helmet….duh! Players should know and consider the paddling skill levels of others. Excellent paddlers are more aggressive with other expert paddlers and lay off beginners. If another capsizes a player\, good sportsmanship would dictate helping him up and giving him the ball. There are no referees\, and violators of the rules are subject to the “shame” and ridicule of everyone. Repeat offenders of the rules and poor sports should be taken into the parking lot and beaten senseless. \nTHE PLAY: Bringing the ball in and moving the ball up the field is much like basketball. It is quick precise passing and fast break paddling. Play can involve familiar basketball terms such as “fast breaks\,” “dribbling\,” “picks\,” “give and go\,” etc. Defenses can be “zones\,” “man to man\,” “presses” etc. As the ball nears the goal\, offenses and defenses resemble football pass plays into the end zone. Boat types have definite advantages and disadvantages. Long boats have speed\, but short boats can turn quickly. As a rule\, players tend to defend boats and boaters with similar characteristics and abilities. Speed paddling is the norm in this game. The fact that the ball is always “in play” results in non-stop paddling where blocks and steals can immediately reverse the direction of the play. Paddling 40 yards as fast as you can\, or trying to out-maneuver a defender in the end zone 20-30 times\, twice a week will give you paddling power you never knew you possessed. Paddling endurance increases phenomenally. There are no eddies in boatball. A good boatball game with 8 -12 players for an hour or two will leave you more exhausted than any river paddling. \nOur season is during Daylight Savings Time\, Tuesday and Thursday\, after work\, until sundown. Because there are no expenses\, we do not need sponsorship or organization; therefore\, no one is legally liable. An interesting fact is boatball is the only game played in the Memphis parks where all the players carry sticks and wear big knives! There are also a few unexpected benefits of boatball. Our game has become a fixture in a park lake surrounded by walkers\, joggers\, bikers and rollerbladers. Our game has been featured in news and sports stories on all the local TV stations. If you play boatball in a public place\, your game will grow. People\, who want to know about kayaking\, make first contact with the boatball players just because we are out there in plain view. The local outfitter\, sponsor of the largest bicycle race in Tennessee\, has included an exhibition boatball tournament in this year’s race events. Who knows? If this catches on in another city\, let me know. Your team can come to Memphis\, eat barbeque\, and be in the historic first intercity boatball game. There is only one small problem for spectators of this game. After watching the fierce competition and nonstop paddling action\, a bystander will come up after the game and ask\, “Who won?” \n“Win? Heck\, we’ve never kept score!”
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/central-arkansas-boatball-2/
LOCATION:Lake Nixon\, 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230609T200332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T200519Z
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SUMMARY:Central Arkansas Boatball
DESCRIPTION:Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start.\n\n\n\nArkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us)\nPFD required\nhelmet required\n\n\nBoatball\n\nBOATBALL\, a new game!\nBy Sonny Salomon\nTo explain what boatball is\, first\, understand what it’s not. It’s not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started\, it has evolved into a new and very different paddle sport. Boatball is to kayak polo\, as American football is to soccer… similar\, but different. Kayak polo and boatball both involve kayaks\, teams\, and a ball\, but that is the end of the similarity. \nAnother not: it’s not for your kayaking group\, if you live near whitewater…you just don’t need it\, and you will have trouble getting enough people to play regularly. If\, however\, you are unfortunate enough to live in a community with an active group of paddlers; and you are far enough away from the river to get “whitewater horny\,” you are going to love this game! \nKayak polo is an “off-season” game usually played in a swimming pool. There is specialized equipment\, a lot of rules\, referees\, and beyond the reach of the average boater. Boatball\, however\, is a warm weather game played on a lake or wide flatwater…it is too wide and too fast for a pool. It is simple\, cheap\, and adaptable…the touch football of boating. If you are still reading because you live some distance from whitewater\, you already know that paddling every other weekend just isn’t enough to stay in shape for real whitewater paddling. Playing boatball\, twice a week\, will make you a prince among paddlers and a king of the river! \nTHE FIELD: The field is marked simply with two buoys. We use two\, anchored\, large\, plastic balls. These are the sit on and bounce type balls with handles. These anchored balls mark the goal lines. The distance between the goals is variable depending on the number of players…approximately 50-100 yards? The more players\, the longer the field. There are no sidelines. We use a miniature basketball (souvenir type). It is easy to grasp when wet and easy to throw. These two simple goal markers and the ball are all the “special equipment” you need to play boatball. \nTHE GAME: Two teams are picked in the time-honored tradition of sandlot football. Two captains are chosen (always different). They pick teams with alternating “picks” from the group. The captain who got “second pick” gets the ball and the goal of his choice. The other team goes to the opposite end. This separation of teams is only necessary at the very beginning of the game or when new players join the game. The ball is brought into play from behind the goal line. The object is to advance the ball down the field to the other goal line\, by passing and dribbling\, to score. Once in possession of the ball\, a player cannot paddle\, only pass or dribble. A goal is scored by passing to a teammate beyond the goal line (an imaginary line formed by the buoy). The ball must be caught “in the air.” Once the ball crosses the goal line and hits the water\, the play is “dead\,” and the ball goes over to the other team. The ball is always “in play” between the goal lines…there is no “time out.” The exception to this is if a player capsizes. If the player rolls\, the play continues. If not\, all play stops to facilitate an Eskimo rescue or swimmer retrieval. Otherwise\, the play stops momentarily after a successful goal or an unsuccessful attempt at a goal when the ball is “dead.” At these pauses\, captains can call for a “water break” or a “spandex break.” A “spandex break” is to admire a fit jogger or rollerblader on the perimeter trail of our lake. When everybody is ready to play again\, the game continues. \nTHE RULES: Remember\, we are dealing with kayakers-there are not many. \n\nTHE MAIN RULE: No paddling with the ball. Once in possession of the ball\, a player can only pass or “dribble.” A dribble is simply throwing the ball ahead on the water and paddling to it.\nNo “mauling.” Mauling is interpreted by the nature of your particular group. This would be analogous to “personal fouls.” Common sense and good sportsmanship are the keys here. Boat collisions are inevitable and blocking a boat with a boat is okay. Paddle blocking a pass or a reception is okay. However\, players should avoid amidships collisions\, which could result in spearing. Blocking should be done on the ball\, not on hands.\nNo “grabbing”. Pushing off another boat or paddle with the hands is okay…just do not “grab” skirts\, loops\, paddles etc. This would be analogous to “holding” in football.\nNo paddle throwing.\n\nThat’s all the rules. The rest is simply common sense. In deference to my son\, the kayak instructor and law student\, all players must wear a PFD and helmet….duh! Players should know and consider the paddling skill levels of others. Excellent paddlers are more aggressive with other expert paddlers and lay off beginners. If another capsizes a player\, good sportsmanship would dictate helping him up and giving him the ball. There are no referees\, and violators of the rules are subject to the “shame” and ridicule of everyone. Repeat offenders of the rules and poor sports should be taken into the parking lot and beaten senseless. \nTHE PLAY: Bringing the ball in and moving the ball up the field is much like basketball. It is quick precise passing and fast break paddling. Play can involve familiar basketball terms such as “fast breaks\,” “dribbling\,” “picks\,” “give and go\,” etc. Defenses can be “zones\,” “man to man\,” “presses” etc. As the ball nears the goal\, offenses and defenses resemble football pass plays into the end zone. Boat types have definite advantages and disadvantages. Long boats have speed\, but short boats can turn quickly. As a rule\, players tend to defend boats and boaters with similar characteristics and abilities. Speed paddling is the norm in this game. The fact that the ball is always “in play” results in non-stop paddling where blocks and steals can immediately reverse the direction of the play. Paddling 40 yards as fast as you can\, or trying to out-maneuver a defender in the end zone 20-30 times\, twice a week will give you paddling power you never knew you possessed. Paddling endurance increases phenomenally. There are no eddies in boatball. A good boatball game with 8 -12 players for an hour or two will leave you more exhausted than any river paddling. \nOur season is during Daylight Savings Time\, Tuesday and Thursday\, after work\, until sundown. Because there are no expenses\, we do not need sponsorship or organization; therefore\, no one is legally liable. An interesting fact is boatball is the only game played in the Memphis parks where all the players carry sticks and wear big knives! There are also a few unexpected benefits of boatball. Our game has become a fixture in a park lake surrounded by walkers\, joggers\, bikers and rollerbladers. Our game has been featured in news and sports stories on all the local TV stations. If you play boatball in a public place\, your game will grow. People\, who want to know about kayaking\, make first contact with the boatball players just because we are out there in plain view. The local outfitter\, sponsor of the largest bicycle race in Tennessee\, has included an exhibition boatball tournament in this year’s race events. Who knows? If this catches on in another city\, let me know. Your team can come to Memphis\, eat barbeque\, and be in the historic first intercity boatball game. There is only one small problem for spectators of this game. After watching the fierce competition and nonstop paddling action\, a bystander will come up after the game and ask\, “Who won?” \n“Win? Heck\, we’ve never kept score!”
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/central-arkansas-boatball/
LOCATION:Lake Nixon\, 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230308T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T210151Z
UID:10001470-1686268800-1686527999@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:School of River Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Goals of the School of River Paddling\nThe goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: \n\nFeel safer and have more fun on moving water\nRecognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them\nImprove fundamental paddling skills of:\n\nBalance\nBoat edging\nBasic body mechanics\nPaddling strokes for power and turning\nCoordination and fluidity\nTiming\n\n\nRefine strokes and develop efficient maneuvers on flatwater\nUse ferries and eddy turns when moving downstream to improve river reading\n\n \nArkansas Canoe Club school instructors use American Canoe Association course outlines to help you improve existing skills\, practice new skills\, and expand your knowledge of the river. Small classes of compatible participants allow instructors to teach to your needs.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/school-of-river-paddling-2/
LOCATION:Gypsy Camp & Canoe\, 20271 State Hwy 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230308T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T134334Z
UID:10000040-1686268800-1686527999@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:School of River Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Goals of the School of River Paddling\nThe goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: \n\nFeel safer and have more fun on moving water\nRecognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them\nImprove fundamental paddling skills of:\n\nBalance\nBoat edging\nBasic body mechanics\nPaddling strokes for power and turning\nCoordination and fluidity\nTiming\n\n\nRefine strokes and develop efficient maneuvers on flatwater\nUse ferries and eddy turns when moving downstream to improve river reading\n\n \nArkansas Canoe Club school instructors use American Canoe Association course outlines to help you improve existing skills\, practice new skills\, and expand your knowledge of the river. Small classes of compatible participants allow instructors to teach to your needs.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/school-of-river-paddling/
LOCATION:Gypsy Camp & Canoe\, 20271 State Hwy 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230523T132208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T132208Z
UID:10001592-1686070800-1686078000@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:Stand Up Paddleboard surfing lessons
DESCRIPTION:Surfing lessons at Siloam Springs Kayak Park! These lessons will be on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer in 2023. It’s strongly suggested to take an ACA L2 SUP lesson first. We will not be teaching strokes or standing on the board in this course\, if you sign up without these skills you won’t get as much out of this course.\nCost: $45\nMust bring your own board.\nCurriculum taught. Trimming the board\, Crossing eddy lines\, peel outs & surfing the wave.\nNWA is growing & with this growth we have one surfing park that’s been around since 2012. Now about 7 miles down river from this park there’s another one being built & expected to open this year. We’ve been land locked & surfing hasn’t been available in Arkansas\, yet now it is! I hope to share this love for the river\, it’s waves & surfing on them. Rob M.\nPlease email me with any questions at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/stand-up-paddleboard-surfing-lessons-2/
LOCATION:Siloam Springs Kayak Park\, 19253 Fisher Ford Rd\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230523T132208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T132208Z
UID:10000167-1686070800-1686078000@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:Stand Up Paddleboard surfing lessons
DESCRIPTION:Surfing lessons at Siloam Springs Kayak Park! These lessons will be on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer in 2023. It’s strongly suggested to take an ACA L2 SUP lesson first. We will not be teaching strokes or standing on the board in this course\, if you sign up without these skills you won’t get as much out of this course.\nCost: $45\nMust bring your own board.\nCurriculum taught. Trimming the board\, Crossing eddy lines\, peel outs & surfing the wave.\nNWA is growing & with this growth we have one surfing park that’s been around since 2012. Now about 7 miles down river from this park there’s another one being built & expected to open this year. We’ve been land locked & surfing hasn’t been available in Arkansas\, yet now it is! I hope to share this love for the river\, it’s waves & surfing on them. Rob M.\nPlease email me with any questions at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/stand-up-paddleboard-surfing-lessons/
LOCATION:Siloam Springs Kayak Park\, 19253 Fisher Ford Rd\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230309T125003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T125003Z
UID:10001488-1683244800-1683503999@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:School of Whitewater Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway.  Registration opens March 1\, 2023 here on our website.  Look for a link on our homepage.     \nWhen:  May 5- May 7\, 2023 \nWhere:  The Mulberry River\, based at Turner Bend’s Round the Bend campground \nTurner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River near Cass\, Arkansas on Highway 23\, approximately 11 miles south of Highway 16\, and 13 miles north of I-40 at exit 35/Ozark. \nWe are basing all operations out of Turner Bend’s “Round the Bend” campground approximately 1/2 mile south (toward I-40) of Turner Bend Store on highway 23. \nACC Membership:  You must be a current member of the Arkansas Canoe Club to register. An ACC Household Membership (covers all your immediate family living in your household) cost $25 per year. If you have multiple members of your immediate family applying for the school\, only one ACC membership is required. If you are not already a member of the ACC\, please visit the Membership section of our website. \n \nRegistration/Cost:  Registration opens on March 1\, 2022.  The cost is $125 per person.  All participants must register online. \nMinimum Age\n \nParticipants must be at least 12 years old to enroll.  (14 for Swiftwater Rescue) \nPlease read through all of the pages at this link before registering!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/school-of-whitewater-paddling-2/
LOCATION:Turner Bend Campground\, 20034 AR-23\, Ozark\, AR\, 72949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230309T125003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T125003Z
UID:10000058-1683244800-1683503999@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:School of Whitewater Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway.  Registration opens March 1\, 2023 here on our website.  Look for a link on our homepage.     \nWhen:  May 5- May 7\, 2023 \nWhere:  The Mulberry River\, based at Turner Bend’s Round the Bend campground \nTurner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River near Cass\, Arkansas on Highway 23\, approximately 11 miles south of Highway 16\, and 13 miles north of I-40 at exit 35/Ozark. \nWe are basing all operations out of Turner Bend’s “Round the Bend” campground approximately 1/2 mile south (toward I-40) of Turner Bend Store on highway 23. \nACC Membership:  You must be a current member of the Arkansas Canoe Club to register. An ACC Household Membership (covers all your immediate family living in your household) cost $25 per year. If you have multiple members of your immediate family applying for the school\, only one ACC membership is required. If you are not already a member of the ACC\, please visit the Membership section of our website. \n \nRegistration/Cost:  Registration opens on March 1\, 2022.  The cost is $125 per person.  All participants must register online. \nMinimum Age\n \nParticipants must be at least 12 years old to enroll.  (14 for Swiftwater Rescue) \nPlease read through all of the pages at this link before registering!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/school-of-whitewater-paddling/
LOCATION:Turner Bend Campground\, 20034 AR-23\, Ozark\, AR\, 72949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230308T193216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T193216Z
UID:10000030-1682726400-1682812799@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:Saline River Canoe Race
DESCRIPTION:Benton Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Saline River Canoe Race & Family Festival in partnership with Saline River Canoe. This event hasn’t been hosted since 2018 and we are making a comeback! Custom trophies\, medals\, and shirts for participants.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/saline-river-canoe-race/
LOCATION:Lyle Park\, 2 Rivercrest Cir\, Benton\, AR\, 72015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230308T193216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T193216Z
UID:10001460-1682726400-1682812799@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:Saline River Canoe Race
DESCRIPTION:Benton Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Saline River Canoe Race & Family Festival in partnership with Saline River Canoe. This event hasn’t been hosted since 2018 and we are making a comeback! Custom trophies\, medals\, and shirts for participants.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/saline-river-canoe-race-2/
LOCATION:Lyle Park\, 2 Rivercrest Cir\, Benton\, AR\, 72015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230330T193713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T193713Z
UID:10001533-1681542000-1681578000@arkansasoutside.com
SUMMARY:deltaDRIFT
DESCRIPTION:*Self-supported: you are responsible for your own river transportation (kayak\, paddle\, canoe and all support gear\, etc.) \nNight in DeValls Bluff – Friday 14th \nAdmission to a community event Friday night will be inside 106 South Main in downtown DeValls Bluff. We will have food provided by a local restaurant and music by local artists. It will prove to be a night you’ll never forget! \ndeltaDRIFT general admission ticket includes: \nSelf-supported* float: Dropping float gear at the put-in point along Highway 17 (Benson Creek Access) you will drive to the end of the float route and park at Apple Lake Access. There you will be transported back to the put-in where you can start your float. After a handful of miles\, we will stop off at Hickson Lake for a catered BBQ lunch. This will serve as an optional take-out point and transportation will be provided to get you to your vehicle. Once lunch is finished\, we’ll resume our journey and float back down to Apple Lake where your vehicle will be waiting. On top of all this you’ll also get some deltaDrift swag! \ndeltaDRIFT VIP tickets include: \nAdmission to a community event Friday night will be inside 106 South Main in downtown DeValls Bluff. We will have food provided by a local restaurant and music by local artists. \nSelf-supported* float: Dropping float gear at the put-in point along Highway 17\,(Benson Creek Access) you will drive to the end of the float route and park at Apple Lake Access. There you will be transported back to the put-in where you can start your float. After a handful of miles\, we will stop off at Hickson Lake for a catered BBQ lunch. This will serve as an optional take-out point and transportation will be provided to get you to your vehicle. Once lunch is finished\, we’ll resume our journey and float back down to Apple Lake where your vehicle will be waiting. On top of all this\, you’ll also get some deltaDrift swag! \nSee the agenda for a rough outline of the day of the float. Visit Arkansas Game and Fish at https://www.agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/wildlife-viewing/water-trails/bayou-deview-water-trail/ to see the float route. \nLunch will be ready when you arrive at Hickson Lake\, and transportation will be on standby if you elect to take out. \nAll proceeds from this event go to support the mission of studioDRIFT and our events. These events attempt to bring awareness to the incredible delta region of Arkansas. Specifically\, our efforts in DeValls Bluff focus on creating a hub to anchor our vision for a Delta where local communities might thrive again with a renewed focus on the surrounding natural resources\, which include: bike and water trails\, local food\, local music\, culture\, and historic structures\, which could soon be gone without an effort to preserve their storied past and create a new future for one of the most unique places on Earth. \nThank you to our sponsors\, EDG and Ozark Outdoor Foundation\, without them none of this would be possible! \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 AM – 9:00 AM \nDrop off gear at Benson Creek\, park at Apple Lake\, shuttle back to put in \n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLunch at Hickson Lake (Optional take out and shuttle to Apple Lake parking) \n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM \nTake out at Apple Lake Boat Access
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/deltadrift-2/
LOCATION:Apple Lake Boat Access\, 5336 U.S. 70\, Brinkley\, AR\, 72021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054122
CREATED:20230330T193713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T123352Z
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SUMMARY:deltaDRIFT
DESCRIPTION:*Self-supported: you are responsible for your own river transportation (kayak\, paddle\, canoe and all support gear\, etc.) \nNight in DeValls Bluff – Friday 14th \nAdmission to a community event Friday night will be inside 106 South Main in downtown DeValls Bluff. We will have food provided by a local restaurant and music by local artists. It will prove to be a night you’ll never forget! \ndeltaDRIFT general admission ticket includes: \nSelf-supported* float: Dropping float gear at the put-in point along Highway 17 (Benson Creek Access) you will drive to the end of the float route and park at Apple Lake Access. There you will be transported back to the put-in where you can start your float. After a handful of miles\, we will stop off at Hickson Lake for a catered BBQ lunch. This will serve as an optional take-out point and transportation will be provided to get you to your vehicle. Once lunch is finished\, we’ll resume our journey and float back down to Apple Lake where your vehicle will be waiting. On top of all this you’ll also get some deltaDrift swag! \ndeltaDRIFT VIP tickets include: \nAdmission to a community event Friday night will be inside 106 South Main in downtown DeValls Bluff. We will have food provided by a local restaurant and music by local artists. \nSelf-supported* float: Dropping float gear at the put-in point along Highway 17\,(Benson Creek Access) you will drive to the end of the float route and park at Apple Lake Access. There you will be transported back to the put-in where you can start your float. After a handful of miles\, we will stop off at Hickson Lake for a catered BBQ lunch. This will serve as an optional take-out point and transportation will be provided to get you to your vehicle. Once lunch is finished\, we’ll resume our journey and float back down to Apple Lake where your vehicle will be waiting. On top of all this\, you’ll also get some deltaDrift swag! \nSee the agenda for a rough outline of the day of the float. Visit Arkansas Game and Fish at https://www.agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/wildlife-viewing/water-trails/bayou-deview-water-trail/ to see the float route. \nLunch will be ready when you arrive at Hickson Lake\, and transportation will be on standby if you elect to take out. \nAll proceeds from this event go to support the mission of studioDRIFT and our events. These events attempt to bring awareness to the incredible delta region of Arkansas. Specifically\, our efforts in DeValls Bluff focus on creating a hub to anchor our vision for a Delta where local communities might thrive again with a renewed focus on the surrounding natural resources\, which include: bike and water trails\, local food\, local music\, culture\, and historic structures\, which could soon be gone without an effort to preserve their storied past and create a new future for one of the most unique places on Earth. \nThank you to our sponsors\, EDG and Ozark Outdoor Foundation\, without them none of this would be possible! \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 AM – 9:00 AM \nDrop off gear at Benson Creek\, park at Apple Lake\, shuttle back to put in \n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLunch at Hickson Lake (Optional take out and shuttle to Apple Lake parking) \n\n\n\n\n5:00 PM \nTake out at Apple Lake Boat Access
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/deltadrift/
LOCATION:Apple Lake Boat Access\, 5336 U.S. 70\, Brinkley\, AR\, 72021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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