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. Proof of Sierra Club membership is a current S.C. membership card, a copy of the Sierra Club magazine or a Sierra Club newsletter with mailoing label. All participants 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.

Canoe and Kayak Roll Practice. Thursdays, 7 PM ~ 8:45 PM at the Ridgway Swim Center in Santa Rosa. The pool is located on Ridgway Avenue off of Mendocino Avenue right next to Santa Rosa High School. 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. The water is warm but the air is often cold, so wet suits, as well as PFD's and helmets, are recommended. Paddlers must bring their own clean boats and gear, instruction is not provided although advice and tips are available for the asking. Showers are available. The fee is $5. The practice is co-sponsored by the Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation Department. For info: pool_coord@sequoiapc.org or call Sig, 292-4947.
Please e-mail Sig if you have any questions. Happy paddling.

Saturday, October 2 - Trip Leader Training. (Non-trip Leaders welcome to come too.)
You are invited to attend our annual trip leader training, where current trip leaders have the opportunity to meet potential trip leaders and everyone gets to participate in a day on the river of information and skill sharing and learning.
The general layout of the day is to meet at Veteran's Memorial Park, on the Russian River in Healdsburg, at 9 AM. You will bring your boat, any gear you would normally include for an all day trip with other people, and your lunch.
We will all be taking turns "leading" the trip and a few role play scenarios will occasionally unfold, intended as a fun way to get us thinking about how to deal with the unruly and unexpected. We will be taking out at the Wohler Bridge around 3 PM and then wrapping up at Tom and Shane's house.
SP trip leaders need to be Sierra Club members, have current CPR and First Aid certification, and complete Sierra Club Trip Leader Training 101. If you are a potential leader and do not, as yet, have these: No Problem! You don't need them in order to be part of the training. However, it is suggested that you familiarize yourself with Sierra Club outings protocol by going online at www.sierraclub.org/outings/training/leadership/index.asp before September 25.
I hope this date is convenient for you. Please let me know ASAP whether or not you are able to attend.
If you have any questions or know of anyone else who may be interested in leading SP trips, please let me know: 707.887.7416 or MrCanoe@earthlink.net Thank you!
Shane McColgin
SP Education/Safety Chair

Fri. Aug 27 -Sun. Aug 29. Napa Group/SPS. Utica Reservoir Paddle.* 3 days, 2 nights camping on Utica Reservoir. We load the boats and find a quiet camping spot across the water. Cooking, napping, hiking, painting, swimming, reading, story telling … Leader Isabelle 707-253-2293. isaintguily@gmail.com ; Co-leader, Carl Inglin, chinglin@sonic.net

Other Activities

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Other Events

HAVE ROGUE PERMIT, SEEKING PARTICIPANTS:
I have a private permit for the Rogue River for Sunday August 8 for 8 people. So far myself and another female kayaker are going, so there are potentially up to 6 slots available. We would especially like to find someone with a raft with rowing frame to provide raft support.
I would like to do a relaxed 6 day trip which would include one lay-over day. That would give us time to see the sights and hike up side creeks.
Linda Edwards (541) 738-2819
Email: lizcarmine@yahoo.com

Volunteers Needed For Teen Outdoor Exploration Program
we need experienced kayak volunteers to help guide our youth through the rapids of Cache Creek. You will assist them scoping through the rapids, help to get them off rocks and provide positive adult leadership.
Volunteers may use their own kayak or Tuleyome can provide one!
Dates:
June 17th
July 1st
July 22nd
July 23rd
August 5th
For More Info:
Tuleyome Youth Trips

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

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

Various Dates Kayak and Canoe Race Schedule

Monday night sprints continue: 6 p.m. at the Turning Basin. Starts promptly, ends promptly. Any rowers, outrigger paddlers planning to participate? You can use this as a warmup or cooldown from a longer workout (hint).
Susan

Updates for these NONorganized social races appear at
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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)