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Skippers Note 2025

January 19, 2025 2:12 PM | Linda Decker (Administrator)

Greetings Fellow Paddlers:    Let’s not lose hope that our frozen rivers &

lakes will thaw to make way for a stellar paddling season. As skipper, I

can’t promise an early Spring but, I can forecast a robust calendar of

paddling trips and events for all sections of our club: 25 enthusiastic HCKC

members participated in our recent Trip Planning Meeting, creating paddle

trips and events that may eclipse our previous year.

LET’S GET READY!

Here are some important things we can do in preparation for the 2025

paddling season:

  • ·       Inspect gear and safety equipment
  • ·       Research and plan paddling trips
  • ·       Watch online paddling training
  • ·       Work on fitness goals
  • ·       Work on that roll at the pool sessions
  • ·       Volunteer to work on HCKC initiatives

Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club serves many members in a wide variety of paddlesport activities. Committees have been established and tasked with areas of focus for 2025. If you are interested in working on one of these committees, please contact the chairperson for that committee or  lsdecker2018@gmail.com  

We would love to have your participation and input!!

TRAINING & SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairperson: Duane Garloch

Members: HCKC Trainers

Support recruitment of new instructors and development of current instructors for moving, flat and coastal water paddling.

Continue to offer a variety of training opportunities and educational resources

HCKC EVENTS COMMITTEE  Chairperson Mariann Davis

Plan club-wide events that bring members together. This may include the Annual Planning Meeting, Picnic Demo Day, The Annual Meeting or Club-wide paddles.  

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE  Chairperson Jan Rugaber

Update the website and make it easier to use

Implement electronic waivers

Determine the best use of social media for club communications

TRIP PLANNING COMMITTEE Chairperson Kyle Wills

Members: Fleet Chairpersons

Work with all three fleets to offer a wide variety of paddling opportunities for all skill levels

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chairperson Dave Ellis

Recruit new members and welcome them into HCKC

I’m looking forward to working with all of you on HCKC initiatives, welcoming new members into our club, providing training and enjoying time on the water.

Linda Decker 2025 HCKC Skipper


Hoosier Canoe & Kayak Club

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