General Information Members and non-members are invited to join Sequoia Paddlers [SPS] activities. Non Sierra Club members over the age of 16 years will be asked for a $5 donation per trip. All partaicipants must sign a release of liability and assumption of risk form. If you would like to read it in advance go to the "Forms" page on this website. Please contact leader at least 5 days in advance. Do not show up without personally contacting the leader first. River trips are class I unless otherwise noted. Some outings require a particular skill, conditioning or equipment. If in doubt, check with the leader. PFD's (lifejackets) are required on all SPS trips - NO exceptions! The Web Master and SPC assume no responsibility for non-SPS activities and list them as a service to our members. All phone numbers are in the 707 area unless otherwise noted.

Redwood Empire Kayak and Canoe Trip Info Line (707) 887-0303

Canoe and kayak roll practice sessions at the Santa Rosa Ridgway pool. Come to learn or tune up your roll, practice wet exits and reentries, work on bracing, stroke techniques or just to connect with other paddlers. We meet Thursdays at The Ridgway pool in Santa Rosa from 7 PM to about 8:45PM. The Ridgway pool is located on Ridgeway Ave off of Mendocino right next to Santa Rosa High School. The water is warm but the air is often cold, so wet suits are recommended as well as PFD's and helmets. Paddlers must bring their own clean boats and gear, instruction is not provided although advice and tips are available for the asking.
The practice is co-sponsored by the Sequoia Paddlers and the Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation Department. The cost is $5.
Please e-mail Sig at sigj@sonic.net if you have any questions. Happy paddling.

Sun June 22; Lower Cache Creek Rumsey to Guinda. Class I, moving water skills required. Please sign up at least 5 days prior. Contact Hans Vidkjer 707-942-5077; hansv@earthlink.net

Fri., June 27-Sun. June 29 - Napa Group/Sequoia Paddlers Loon Lake Paddle for artists/doodlers. 3 days, 2 nights camping on Loon Lake. Bring your paints, pastels, pencils… wether you are an accomplished artist, or like me, just like to put color on paper, this trip is for you. We will go and look for inspiration on the water or on land. Partners not interested in the arts or contemplation are also welcome. Leader: Isabelle 707-253-2293 stguily@sbcglobal.net

Fri., July 4 - 4th of July Paddle and Picnic. We'll do an easy stretch of flat water (route to be determined), and stop for a picnic on the way. Bring your own boat, place setting, beverage, and picnic dish to share. PFD's are required. RSVP required. Leader: Carl Inglin 538-8271, or chinglin@sonic.net

Other Activities

Sat-Sun, June 14-15; POST Truckee River class II-III; contact Jon Driller 925-386-0060; jdriller@orchid.org Fees. Must sign up at least 7 days in advance. Whitewater skills required.

Sat June 21; POST Cache Creek Bear Creek to Rumsey run. Class II; contact Vince Giese vince@transbay.net Fees. Must sign up at least 7 days in advance. Whitewater skills required. >

Sunday, June 22 is CA Canoe and Kayak's annual "Paddlefest" in Sacramento at Lake Natoma-Nimbus Flat State Park, from 9 am ­ 3 pm.
Highlights:
- Test drive a wide range of kayaks and canoes. - Tune up for Eppie's with the pros. Lots of clinics, ranging from paddle techniques to fitness to beginning kayak skills. Sign up at www.calkayak. com . - On-water clinics for kids. - Free clinics and demos on King's Stand-up paddle boards . - Check out the latest models of kayaks, canoes and other water sport gear, including Hobie Kayak's newest addition: Hobie Mirage Inflatable, which is designed to roll up and fit into your car trunk or other small space! - Teva's "Reel Paddling Film Festival" Saturday night (June 21st) from 6:30 ­ 10:00 p.m. At CCK's showroom in the Sacramento Sportsplex at 11349 Folsom Blvd between Sunrise and Hazel, off of U.S. 50. ($10/$5 CCK Club members.) - First 100 folks there get a surprise gift.
$10 demonstration fee/person; kids under 12 are free. Proceeds are donated to the Sac State Aquatic Center Youth Programs. For more information visit www.calkayak.com or call 916-851-3600.

Wed-Sun, July 23-27; Six Rivers Canoe Club Klamath River Class II and III car camping, multiple runs available; contact Jan Dooley 707-822-3757; cmv@humboldt1.com Fees. Must sign up at least 7 days in advance. Whitewater skills required.

Sat-Mon, August 30, 31 and Sept. 1; POST Labor Day on the Trinity, Class II and III, car camping; contact Keith Gale 925-672-3592, keith_gale@hotmail.com

Sun., July 8, we will have a skills day/paddle at Lake DelValle, near Livermore. This will feature some practice getting back in a boat if you fall out - or helping someone else who needs it.
If you have never tried this you should - its way better to have tried it in safe conditions than to learn it in an emergency. If you have tried it before this is a good chance to practice and also to help others learn.
While we always plan easy trips there are times when conditions change quickly and something could happen. Having these skills makes it safer for you and others with you. This is especially important for people who paddle kayaks and use sprayskirts. We can also demonstrate and practice bracing; using your paddle to keep a kayak from capsizing.
If you can paddle you can do a rescue, it doesn't require an unusual amount of strength.
Meet at 10:00 at the Lake DelValle boat ramp.
Bring bathing suit/dry clothes, etc.
Contact Don - caprijon4don@yahoo.com to RSVP or for more info.
Directions: Del Valle Regional Park is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road south of Livermore. Exit I-580 eastbound or westbound in Livermore at North Livermore Avenue. Head south and proceed through town (North Livermore Avenue will become South Livermore Avenue in town). About 1.5 miles outside town, turn right at Mines Road, go about 3.5 miles and continue straight on Del Valle Road (Mines Road turns left). The park entrance is about four miles ahead. Fees for parking and boat launch.

MCKC=Marin Canoe & Kayak Club MLRTS=Mother Lode River Touring Section POST=Popular Outdoor Sporting Tours

The Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County presents, "Down the Drain" ( Outdoor/Nature) Date: Ongoing Time: Noon-5:00pm Location: Spring Lake Regional Park Description: A raindrops's journey from cloud to creek teaches visitors about the water cycle with focus on watersheds, pollution prevention, and stormwater drains. Cost: Admission is free, with paid park entry For more information: 707-539-2865, www.sonoma-county.org/parks/edc.htm

March - September -View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock: Stewards of Slavianka, Sonoma Coast State Beach, Jenner Fee: No Admission Fee. Call Phone Number: (707) 874.3013 www.sonoma.com/special_interest/current_events/may.html

Third Fridays: Nautical Mass, . loosely based on the San Francisco Critical Mass model. Be on the water at 6 p.m. near the Petaluma Marina to paddle/row/sail/cruise upstream to the Turning Basin. Repeats monthly through the summer. Contact: David Yearsley (Friends of the Petaluma River), (707) 763-7756

27th AnnualAmerican River Festival, September 5-6-7 Enjoy a whitewater rodeo, wildwater and slalom races, and a raft race, all on the South Fork of the American River. The South Fork is located in California's Sierra Nevada foothills, about halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Sponsors welcome! For more information contact Bobbie Housand at: 530-626-6882 or bobbieh@wildblue.net or visit us at www.americanriverfestival.org/

Various Dates Kayak and Canoe Race Schedule

Sat.-Sun., July 12 -23 - Big Bear Paddlefest, Big Bear, Calif.. details

Various Dates Kayak and Canoe Race Schedule

Various Dates Wooden Kayak and Boat Builders' Events Port Townshend, WA.

BASK: ( BAY AREA SEA KAYAKERS ) GCP: ( GOLD COUNTRY PADDLERS) KKK: ( KOPAPA KAYAK CLUB) MCC: ( MARIN CANOE CLUB) POST: (POPULAR OUTDOOR SPORTING TRIPS CLUB) (all have fees and require calling at least 7 days in advance)