New Buffalo to Michigan City Sea Kayak Trip, Saturday, June 30, Sunday, July 1 2018
The Hoosier Canoe and Kayak Club and Northwest Indiana Paddling Association invite you to join us for this great week end on Lake Michigan for intermediate and experienced sea kayakers. We're highlighting the features that make the Sunset Coast of Michiana a great segment of the Lake Michigan Water Trail. On Saturday, June 30, we start our trip on the peaceful Galien River and winds through the Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh Management Area. Continuing west along the scenic Lake Michigan shoreline along an established segment of the Lake Michigan Water Trail to Michigan City, we'll finish with a short run up historic Trail Creek to Hansen Park. This paddle is for strong sea kayakers with some experience on open waters of Lake Michigan that can keep 3-4 mph pace for 15 miles. Most of this trip is on Lake Michigan, life jackets are mandatory, as is a kayak with water tight fore and aft bulkheads. All paddlers will be asked to sign a waiver. Paddlers may wish to give a $5 donation to NWIPA. A moderately challenging trip, this is a great opportunity to build experience with paddling in waves and wind, negotiating boat traffic, and enjoying the company of fellow paddlers. This plan may be modified because of weather, water or group dynamics. Camping Friday/Saturday Night - There is an optional camping spot at Dunbar Beach available Friday and Saturday nights. You must RSVP no later than Thursday, June 28 to reserve a camp spot. For more info on Dunbar Beach camping and to RSVP, contact Dan Plath at daniel_plath@nps.gov?subject=Dunbar%20Beach%20Camping When your RSVP, please send him your name, when you expect to arrive, and the license number of the car that you will be taking.
Lake Michigan - New Buffalo to Michigan City - Sat, June 30, 2018 This plan may be modified because of weather, water or group dynamics.
A. Paddle Route - Lake Michigan A sea kayak paddle of 10 miles along the Lake Michigan Water Trail requiring an appropriate sea kayak and reliable Big Lake kayaking skills plus 5 miles of river paddling on gentle streams. This is a team paddle, as a participant you are expected to adjust to the pace of your team and to Keep in Sight of Each Other till All are back on land. Paddle Break Mm 3 New Buffalo Beach and Mm 9 Long Beach. FYI - Washington Park Beach Mm13. Link to Paddle Route www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=480854 Launch - Galien River - DNR Public Access Site (PAS) - On Red Arrow Hwy north of I-94 Exit 4 - New Buffalo MI Take Out - Trail Creek - Hansen Park PAS 240 East Street B. Paddle Time Line (Times EDS / CDS) 10:00 / 09:00 am - Meet for Shuttle @ Red Arrow PAS 10:15 / 09:15 am- Caravan to Stage Vehicles at Take Outs, return to launch site 10:55 / 09:55 am - Safety Review at launch 11:00 / 10:00 am - Start Paddle 03:00/02:00 pm – 04:00/03:00 pm ETA - Voyageurs at Long Beach C. Paddle Plan Contacts Coordinator - Kyak Kenneth TillWeDance@acd.net -TillWeDance@acd.net?subject=New%20Buffalo%202%20Michigan%20City%20Info 269.330.1040 HCKC Coordinator - Jim Sprandel merlin-3d@sbcglobal.net 317 627-2156 (Cell) D. Paddle Planning Comments
Sunday Paddle - For those that wish to participate there will be a shorter loop paddle Sunday July 1 out of Dunbar Beach. Sea kayaks with adequate flotation required, as well as PFDs. The schedule and route will be determined by those present. Paddling Guidelines
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