Hi Paddlers,
Don't know who went out last Tuesday or if the folks who showed up decided where they wanted to go for this week, but having heard nothing, Jim says let's go to York Bridge this week. Hopefully there will be no effects of the Riverside Fire in the area. See you on the water at 6:15.
Susan
Hi paddlers,
We had a beautiful evening at Black Sandy last Tuesday with 7 kayaks and a canoe. It was great to have some new folks come out. The plan for Tuesday the 13th is to meet at York Bridge by 6:15. Many of the usual paddlers, including myself, will be gone, but hopefully someone who has paddled with us at York Bridge will show up. If not, have a good time anyway!! And if anyone wants to decide where to go on the 20th, please let me know.
Directions: York Bridge Fishing Access is located approximately 15 miles east of Helena on York Road and 2 miles past the Devil's Elbow Campground. If you get to the bridge, you have gone too far.
Susan
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, at Black Sandy, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Hi paddlers,
Last week 2 intrepid paddlers showed up at Black Sandy despite the threatening clouds that appeared in town and they got in an hour of calm, warm paddling before the sky turned nasty! Good for them.
This week we will try for a good showing at Black Sandy Campground. Meet there and be ready to be on the water at 6:15. I think the weather is supposed to be good.
See you there.
Susan
Directions to Black Sandy: Take Lincoln Road about 4 miles from I 15 until it Ts; then go left about 3 miles on Hauser Dam Rd. to the lake. Black Sandy is right there, where you see the lake, before you head up to the dam. You can also come up Lake Helena Drive. Pass the causeway and it will eventually become Hauser Dam Rd and take you to Black Sandy.)
Hi kayakers,
Will we finally have summer? Last Tuesday was a beautiful evening on Canyon Ferry Lake. We had 9 people, a few of whom were getting in their boats for the first time this season. Yea!!
This Tuesday, the plan is to meet at Black Sandy Campground at 6:15.
(Directions: take Lincoln Road about 4 miles from I 15 until it Ts; then go left about 3 miles on Hauser Dam Rd. to the lake. Black Sandy is right there, where you see the lake, before you head up to the dam. You can also come up Lake Helena Drive. Pass the causeway and it will eventually become Hauser Dam Rd and take you to Black Sandy.)
See you on the water.
Susan
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Hi paddlers,
The weather didn't look too inviting last Tuesday, which I know discouraged many people, but 4 of us did paddle for a couple of hours. The 1st hour it was calm and windless and there was only 1 motorboat on the lake. It was great. Then it began to lightly rain but no signs of thunder and lightening so we slowly paddled back across the lake to our starting point.
This Tuesday we will hope for better weather and try Chinaman's Gulch on Canyon Ferry Lake again. Meet at 6:15.
As a community service, I wanted to let you know about National River Cleanup Day. On Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m., you can join Adventures Unlimited and other community sponsors to take part in a cleanup of the Missouri River between Holter Dam and Craig. They plan to search the banks for garbage and noxious weeds with a post clean-up party at Izaak's in Craig. For information call 406-465-4562.
Directions to Chinaman's Gulch Campground: Drive out on Canyon Ferry Road (either from Custer Ave in town, or from Spokane Creek Road off Hwy 12.) Cross the dam and follow the road around past the Visitor Center and Dam Maintenance Buildings. About 3-4 miles from the dam, you will see a right turn at the top of the hill for Chinaman's Gulch Campground. (If you get to Kim's Marina you have gone too far.) Drive down to the water at the end of the road.
Warning: there is major construction on Canyon Ferry Rd. for several miles, just after the roundabout at Lake Helena Drive. Spokane Creek Rd. at the junction of Canyon Ferry Rd. is also under construction but you have lots fewer miles to drive on torn-up road surfaces.
See you on the water.
Susan
Hi Paddlers,
Thirteen people came out last week at York Bridge and said it was beautiful and calm, and they had no wind. This week we are going out to Canyon Ferry Lake. We will meet at 6:15 at Chinaman's Gulch campground and paddle over toward Cemetery Island.
Directions: Drive out on Canyon Ferry Road (either from Custer Ave in town, or from Spokane Creek Road off Hwy 12.) Cross the dam and follow the road around past the Visitor Center and Dam Maintenance Buildings. About 3-4 miles from the dam, you will see a right turn at the top of the hill for Chinaman's Gulch. (If you get to Kim's Marina you have gone too far.) Drive down to the water at the end of the road.
See you on the water.
Susan
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Hey paddlers,
If you are waiting for the weather to warm up and dry up so you can get your kayaks out, join the club!!! Three of us really wanted to paddle last Tuesday and drove out to York Bridge hoping for some clearing but as we were just getting there, the emergency warning system on the radio announced severe thunder and hail coming so we decided it probably wasn't a good idea to get on the water.
So we will try again at York Bridge this Tuesday. Meet at 6:00.
Directions: York Bridge Fishing Access is located approximately 15 miles east of Helena on York Road and 2 miles past the Devil's Elbow Campground. If you get to the bridge, you have gone too far.
Susan
Hi paddlers,
It's June! The weather has to be better!! We are meeting at York Bridge this week at 6:00.
Last week at the Reservoir was great.
Directions: York Bridge Fishing Access is located approximately 15 miles east of Helena on York Road and 2 miles past the Devil's Elbow Campground. If you get to the bridge, you have gone too far.
See you on the water.
Susan
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Hey Paddlers,
The weather has to cooperate sometime soon!! We'll try to meet at the Reservoir again this Tuesday.
Scott, we'll try to not let potential bad weather stop us this time!!
Susan
(Directions: The Reservoir is on York Road at the top of the hill on the left, after you pass the golf course and Lake Helena Drive)
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
Hey paddlers,
Two weeks in a row of lousy weather. Maybe this nice weather will hold through this Tuesday so we'll try again for the Reservoir. Meet at 6:00 at the Reservoir on York Road
Hope to see you on the water.
Susan
(Directions: The Reservoir is on York Road at the top of the hill on the left, after you pass the golf course and Lake Helena Drive)
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General info for folks new to the group:
Our flatwater paddling group is a group of folks who informally get together on Tuesday evenings for a couple hours to paddle on various open bodies of water in the Helena area We've paddled at the Regulating Reservoir, from York Bridge going both north & south, from the Causeway on Lake Helena Drive, out at Canyon Ferry, and at the Gates of the Mountains. We try to be on the water by 6:15.
People need to have their own boats, life jackets, paddles, etc. and be able to be responsible for themselves. You should also be pretty comfortable on open water and in dealing with wind and occasional choppy water. It's a fun, sociable group of people and we all enjoy paddling for fun and recreation. We also enjoy getting more people involved in kayaking. Occasionally we plan trips on weekends.
Each Tuesday evening we decide where to meet the following week and I've volunteered to e-mail reminders about the meeting spot. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me.
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