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VALLEY WIDE KAYAK CLUB
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

We encourage members of VWKC to host an event. It can be a day trip, camping trip, or a wilderness kayak trip to a place like Black Canyon below Hoover Dam. Events listed below are posted on the Valley Wide Kayak Club website for informational purposes.  All posted events are listed for members to come and spend a day or weekend along with other members of the club.  These are meetups allowing members to come out and enjoy a day doing what we enjoy along with others that share the same interests. You are responsible for yourself. Most lakes in Southern California, require a vessel inspection prior to entry for quagga mussels.   Boats must be clean and dry or they will not be permitted on most lakes. Some lakes also require MWD inspection tags Check lake info for details

MONTHLY MEETINGS
Bi monthly meetings will start on Monday, October 4, 2021. See Club Meetings for dates through 2023 from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 p.m. at Valley Wide Sports & Recreation, 901 W. Esplanade, San Jacinto in Mobile #1 at the back of the property behind the tennis courts. Information on buying kayaks, event information, safety & training, trip excursion hots, kayaking presentations, etc. Club meetings will be held on the even numbered months: February, April, June, August, October & December.

 

 

 

EVENTS CALENDAR

Continue to check this page for added trips and adventures. There are so many wonderful places to paddle. It is impossible for the club to plan every trip everyone dreams of doing. Feel free to invite others to join you on a paddle. If you are planning to go on a trip, simply go to the member postings section to learn how to invite others to join you on a paddle.

Events are also listed on our Valley Wide Kayak Club Facebook Page

2023 Upcoming Events:


Oct / Santa Cruz Island Scorpion Bay Kayak camp Conor o’Farrell host Details to follow

Thurs Jan 18- Sun Jan 21 2024 Cattail Cove RV Park. VWKC has reserved 3 sites for members. This is 15 miles
south of Lake Havasu so we will attend the famous Hot Air Balloon festival and paddle next to London Bridge under Colorful balloons. www.Havasuballoon festival.comwww.Havasuballoon festival.com


 

PAST EVENTS - CHECK OUT SOME OF THE NEAT PLACES WE PADDLE & CAMP


Friday to Sunday, June 9 to 11, 2023 5th ANNUAL BRIAN KOVALSKY MEMORIAL LAKE SKINNER KAYAK PADDLE, CAMP & CHILI COOKOFF 37701 Warren Road, Winchester CA 92596 – Group Campground C


Join your fellow Valley Wide Kayak Club members for a weekend of paddling, chili-eating, camping & socializing. Come on Sat, June 10 for the 9 am paddle & stay for the 3 pm Chili Cook-off or come on Friday and camp for the weekend! The paddling is spectacular – lots of birds and wildlife along the shore. To see a 2010 video which includes our dear friend Brian Kovalsky reading the chili cook off rules and prayer, click here https://youtu.be/NXNC3bHAK_E


Kayaking & Entry info:
Club paddle on Saturday, June 10 at 9 am. Meet at Launch Ramp 2 at the south end of the lake. Daily cost to get in the park $6.00 a person, kayaks are $7.00 to launch, pets are $2.00 each. If you are camping for the weekend, you will just pay for your $7.00 kayak launch. When you arrive at Lake Skinner, you will be inspected for these items: 1) You have a sit-in-side kayak 10’ or longer, 2) You have an MWD sticker on the stern of your kayak – if you don’t, they will apply one to your boat, 3) You must show your life vest (PFD), a whistle, a red flag and a flashlite. Very Important – No sit-on-tops are allowed. Your kayak will be inspected for quagga mussels at Launch Ramp 1 on your way out of Lake Skinner.

Chili-Cook-off Info:
Saturday, June 10 – 3 pm - Chili Cook-off in Group Campground C In Sites 306, 307, 308 & 309
Enter the Chili Cook-off contest with your favorite homemade chili or sign up to bring chili fixings, an appetizer, salad or desserts by letting host Diane Boss know. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! See page 3 & 4 for Chili Cookoff Rules & Score Sheet.

Campground C Camping Info:
Members Dianne & Don Millard are Site 309, Nancy Kutsch & Leslie Taliaferro are in Site 308, Marlon Johnson & Amanda Prather are in site 307, and Diane Boss has site 306. If you would like to camp, there are sites available on the next row. Call (800) 234-7275 to reserve your site or visit https://www.rivcoparks.org/lake-skinner-recreation-area

Thur, April 6 to Sunday, April 9 2023 - Lake Morena County Park Kayak & Camping Weekend
Please RSVP to Hostess’s Nancy Kutch (951) 659-8561 nskutsch@hotmail.com or
Dianne Millard (951) 990-0017 dmemb103@yahoo.com or on our
Valley Beautiful Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057569743413

Lake Morena County Park is a camping park located in East San Diego County. 2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA . Due to its location southwest of the Laguna Mountains, the park has characteristics of desert, coastal and mountain habitats. Lake Morena Reservoir shines blue in the middle of 3,250 acres of chaparral, oak woods and grassland.

Grab your gear and get away from it all! Paddling your kayak along the huge boulders is a real treat. Full hookup sites are $33.00 a night plus a $5 fee and a cabin for 4 is $55.00 a night.

Kayaking (Launch fee $8):
• For those that are camping Thursday through Sunday, we will paddle on Friday, April 7 around 9 am.
• VWKC club paddle on Sat. April 8 at 9 am so paddlers camping Friday to Sunday and those coming just for the day can join us.

Launch Information: All vessels and equipment must pass a quagga inspection prior to launch. To pass a quagga inspection, vessels and equipment must be clean, drained and dry: Clean of any visible mud, plants, fish, or animals on the watercraft, equipment and trailers drained of all water, including from the lower outboard unit, ballast, live-well, buckets, etc. - drain plugs should be unplugged prior to arrival. Dry all areas and equipment including anchor lines, life vests, waders, live wells, and trailers.

Camping Info: Nancy Kutsch has reserved site 20 where we can gather for our potluck under the beautiful gigantic oak tree with lots of shade. The tree has plenty of space for many tents around it. Don & Dianne Millard have site 19. Diane Boss, Linda Julian, Marlon Johnson & Carol Kish have site 21. To make a reservation and look for a site near site 20, go to: http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/LakeMorena.html http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/LakeMorena.html


Saturday night Potluck: Enjoy a scrumptious potluck dinner, drinks, games, and fun around the fire. Bring something to share – Contact one of the hosts for a potluck assignment.


Tuesday, October 18 - Lake Perris Sail Cove - Marlon Johnson host
Note: In order to accomodate more weekday paddlers, we have changed this monthly paddle from a Wednesday to a Tuesday. Arrive between 9 & 9:30 am. Launch at 10 am. Beginning paddlers will paddle a short distant along the shore, returning to Sail Cove and will be assisted by Heiko Mauermann. Intermediate kayakers will paddle further, possibly over to the island, returning to Sail Cove under leadership of Marlon Johnson. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen, a chair with shade cover, your kayak, paddle, PFD, sunhat and rescue gear. We will have lunch on the shore together at 1 pm. RSVP to Marlon Johnson by text (951) 375-6275 or dogmajic@live.com
If you use Facebook, you can RSVP on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/5616010891753461
and hit the "Going" button

 

 

Saturday, October 22 - Oceanside Harbor - George Greer host
George will provide details of the paddle at the Oct 3rd meeting. Basically, paddlers will meet at Oceanside Harbor, unload kayaks on shore, launch and paddle around and out of the harbor south to the pier and back. Bring your lunch or have lunch at one of the restaurants. Click on this link to see Oceanside Harbor: http://oceansideharborvillage.com/all/
If you can't make the meeting, further details will be emailedte, posted on this site and a Facebook event posted by October 5. Questions? Contact George at (858) 231-5455
ggreer1@gmail.com

 

Saturday, July 25, 2022 - Lake Perris - Sail Cove - Arrive 9 am to 9:30 launch at 10 am

Sail Cove is the first beach on the northwest side of Lake Perris next to the dam. Arrive 9:00 am to 9:30 & launch at 10 am. Park your vehicle at the water's edge at Sail Cove and unload your kayak and what you'll take on the paddle. Then park in the parking lot above.

We will form into two groups:
Beginning Paddlers - We will paddle from Sail Cove to the Marina & back again or further depending on the group's wishes.
Intermediate Paddlers - We will paddle around the lake cutting over to Alessandro Island and back to Sail Cove.

Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, a chair and your kayak and gear. We will have an easy up for shade and a picnic lunch on the shore at Sail Cove with both groups at 1 pm. This is a perfect opportunity for beginning kayakers to learn to paddle.

On the Valley Wide Kayak Club Facebook page, please click here https://www.facebook.com/events/415587073684888 and RSVP on the Going Button or ask any questions of trip Host Heiko Mauermann at (609) 529-5767 or heikoma1@yahoo.com

We invite you to attend our Monday, August 1 - 6:30 pm Valley Wide Kayak Club Meeting at Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W. Esplanade, San Jacinto. Take the road into Valley-Wide Recreation on the west side to the ball field parking lot and park close to the modular building and come on in. Our meeting will include a discussion on holding kayak outings to Lake Perris on a regular basis. During the summer months, there are many power boats and jet ski's on the lake which makes for long lines at the entrance and paddling along the shoreline to keep out of their path.

Saturday, February 26, 2022 - VKWC Member Ginny Packham is planning a day paddle to Lake Skinner in Winchester on Saturday, February 26 and invites you to join her. We will meet at Launch Ramp 2 between 9 and 9:30 am and launch our kayaks at 10 am. We'll paddle around Lake Skinner and return to shore for a picnic lunch. mportant Lake Skinner rules:
Lake Skinner is a non-water body contact lake and only allow sit-in-side kayaks 10' or longer |(No sit on tops or inflatable kayaks are allowed)
Bring with you to show at entry gate: Whistle, Life Vest, Flashlight, Red Flag
If you haven't been to Lake Skinner or Diamond Valley Lake with your kayak before, they will place an MWD sticker on the stern of your kayak. This is at no charge to you. It means your kayak is allowed on Lake Skinner and Diamond Valley Lake (both are Metropolitan Water District reservoirs). You will need to have your kayak inspected for quagga mussels before you leave as Lake Skinner has them. Go to Launch Ramp 1 for inspection - make sure your kayak is dry
We will form into two paddling groups: Beginners will paddle a shorter distance (a couple miles) to the northeast bay (top right bay on map below) and back to Launch Ramp 2. Intermediate will continue on to paddle around the whole lake

Picnic Lunch after paddle at Launch Ramp 2 Picnic Area
Bring your lunch, drinks, a chair & a table if you have one so we can be socially distant
and spread out a bit. If there are picnic tables available, we can use them.
Please RSVP directly to Ginny Packham by email lovtooski@hotmail.com or text (951) 314-6779
and copy me Diane Boss redmountainlady@gmail.com (951) 634-4952

If you would like to host a paddle, I'd be happy to help you. Just let me know where you'd like to
.paddle, the date and time and I'll send out the invitation.

 

January 20 - 23, 2022 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival, Lake Havasu, Arizona - Diane Boss Host
10 of us have reserved a beautiful home overlooking Lake Havasu through AirBnb where we will hosting VWKC gatherings over the weekend. This home has a swimming pool, 1/2 acre of recreation fun, an outdoor kitchen and perfect for us all to gather. We will paddle to London Bridge on Friday and Saturday at 8 am to watch the hot air balloons over the water. Some even land on the water so we can paddle over to them. Afterwards, we'll paddle around the island. Visit the event website to read about all the things we can do there, including spending time at their huge festival: https://havasuballoonfestival.com/

Here are some options for places to stay in Lake Havasu Jan 20 to Jan 23, 2022:
Hotels: Visit https://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g31262-Lake_Havasu_City_Arizona-Hotel-Deals.htmlhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g31262-Lake_Havasu_City_Arizona-Hotel-Deals.html

AirBnb homes: Visit https://www.airbnb.com/s/Lake-Havasu-City--AZ/homes?pl

Campgrounds: All the RV campgrounds I've researched were full when I tried to reserve them. Try https://rvshare.com/blog/top-10-campgrounds/lake-havasu-arizona? https://rvshare.com/blog/top-10-campgrounds/lake-havasu-arizona? and put in dates Jan 20 to Jan 23

Reserve your spot now as they'll be gone soon. Contact Diane Boss redmountainlady@gmail.com or (951) 634-4952 to sign up or for details.

 

 

 

Friday, Nov 4 through Sunday, Nov 7, 2021 = Arizona Oasis RV Resort, Ehrenburg, AZ & Colorado River Camp & Paddle - Diane Boss- hostess. Back by popular demand! http://www.skyvalleyresorts.com/arizona-oasis-rv-resort • Location– Arizona Oasis RV Resort – 50238 Ehrenberg Parker Hwy., Ehrenberg, AZ 85334 Across the Colorado River from Blythe, CA.

• RV Sites, Rustic Cabins & Park Models are available. Call (928) 923-8230 or info@skyvalleyresorts.com for prices & to make a reservation Make sure you tell them you are with Valley Wide Kayak Club and you will get a 10% discount once we get to 10 reservations. Don & Dianne Millard have an RV site. Diane Boss, Tom Hazen & Carol Kish have a one bedroom cabin. They no longer have tent sites available. Check out their website http://www.rvoasis.com/ for more details and like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaOasis to see lots of photos

• Kayaking: On Friday Nov 5 morning at 8 am
, we will drive our vehicles with kayak racks or kayak trailers downriver to the takeout point at Peter McIntyre County Park in Blythe on the California side of the river. We will leave enough vehicles parked there so we can transport our kayaks back to camp when we complete the paddle. We will return to Arizona Oasis RV Resort where we will launch our kayaks at 9 am and paddle 8 miles downriver to the takeout point at Peter McIntyre County Park. On the way, we will explore the backwaters on the Arizona side of the river not long after we launch! Be sure to pack a picnic lunch as we will stop along the way.

Potluck on Friday night at 5 pm! Bring your favorite dish, salad, appetizer or dessert. After dinner on Friday and Saturday night, we’ll sit around the fire and tell tales about our paddling adventure!

QUESTIONS OR TO SIGN UP, CONTACT TRIP HOST DIANE BOSS, (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

 


Gary Hakala leads paddlers from Sail Cove

 

Saturday, October 9 - 10 am to 3 pm Lake Perris - Sail Cove Paddle & Picnic Beginners can get kayak experience by paddling close to shore in Sail Cove. Intermediate paddlers can paddle around the lake. We will have lunch and social time on the shore in Sail Cove. Bring a picnic lunch, chair, water & your kayak safety gear. More information on this paddle at the Oct 4 meeting. Contact Diane Boss 951 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

 

Due to the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the country, our VWKC Board of Directors decided to put a hiatus in place on club sponsored kayak outings through October 31, 2020 to be on the safe side. Although we have hosted "socially distant" day paddles over the last three months, we made this decision after careful consideration of the risks and concern for the health of our members.

Our next VWKC club sponsored outing will be November 13 - 15 at the Arizona Oasis RV Resort in Ehrenburg, AZ, on the beautiful Colorado River. We are hopeful that Covid-19 cases will decrease in the next few months and that we can go ahead with this outing. If you would like to make a reservation, visit their website https://www.arizonaoasis.com/ They have cabins, RV spaces, RVs and Park Models for rent. Unfortunately, they no longer have tent campsites.

 

Fri. Nov. 13 – Sun, Nov 15 - Arizona Oasis RV Resort – Ehrenburg, AZ
Kayak the beautiful Colorado River and camp at amazing Arizona Oasis RV Resort in your tent, RV, rent a cabin or RV https://www.arizonaoasis.com/ Kathy Hakala kathy.hakala@gmail.com (951) 900-3512

.Sun. July 12 9:30 am to 2 pm Lake Hemet "Socially Distant Day Paddle" Contact Diane Boss (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Social Distancing required & masks requested.

Sat. June 6 -9:30 am to 2 pm Lake Skinner Day Paddle & Picnic- Contact Diane Boss (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Social Distancing required & masks requested.

Sat. June 20 – 10 am to 3 pm Day Newport Back Bay & Balboa Island Paddle
Social Distancing required & masks requested. Newport Aquatic Center, 1 White Cliffs Drive, Newport Beach, CA Enjoy kayaking in the back bay and see amazing homes as you paddle around Balboa Island. Pam Martin pamster67@gmail.com (909) 522-0740

 

Canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic outbreak:

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Fri. June 5 – Sun. June 7 - 4th Annual Brian Kovalsky Memorial Kayak, Camp & Chili Cookoff.
We are back at Lake Skinner again due to popular demand. C ome just for the day Saturday to Kaya

Fri. May 8– Sun May 10 Lake Morena Kayak & Campout
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50 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA 91906. History of Lake Morena Kayak Tour Saturday, May 9 - 9 am by County Parks Ranger. Paddle among the boulders & camp under oak trees. http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/LakeMorena.html Nancy Kutsch nskutsch@hotmail.com (951) 236-0550


Fri April 17- Sun April 19 Morro Bay Kayak & Camping - Morro Bay State Park.
Bob & Sheila Pisa sheila.pisa@gmail.com and

Sun. March 22– 10 am – 3 pm Lake Hodges Kayak Day
20175 Lake Dr Escondido, CA 92029. Join your fellow Valley Wide Kayak Club members for a Sunday paddle on pretty Lake Hodges in Escondido. Bring your lunch, water, kayak safety gear, sunscreen. We'll arrive between 9 and 9:30 am and launch at 10 am. For information about Lake Hodges, visit their website: https://rockymountainrec.com/lake-facilities/listing/lake-hodges If you use Facebook, you can view the event and RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/193596582044920/
Diane Boss redmountainlady@gmail.com (951) 634-4952

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Sat. Jan 11, 2020 – 9:30 am Lake Perris - Sail Cove Diane Boss


Sun. Jan 26, 2020 – 9:30 am Lake Skinner – Launch Ramp 2 Marlon Johnson

Saturday, December 14 - 9 am Lake Skinner Morning Paddle with Picnic Lunch Launch Ramp 2 Feel like getting out and paddling your kayak this month instead of holiday shopping? Then join some of your fellow Valley Wide Kayak Club paddling pals for a morning of kayaking at Lake Skinner Saturday, Dec 14. We'll meet at Launch Ramp 2 at 9 am and launch our kayaks between 9:30 & 10 am. Lake Skinner is located at 37701 Warren Road, Winchester, CA. Note - we changed the date from this Saturday, Dec 7 to Dec 14 due to the forecast for 40% chance of rain this Saturday.

Kayak rules: Only sit-inside kayaks 10' or longer are allowed on Lake Skinner. No sit on top kayaks are allowed. VWKC member Marlon Johnson is hosting this paddle and will bring a club sit-in-side kayak for any VWKC member who has a sit-on-top kayak and has not been able to paddle on Lake Skinner. If you want Marlon to bring a sit-in-side kayak for you to paddle, text Marlon (951) 375-6275 before Friday, Dec 13 to reserve a kayak. VWKC has a kayak trailer with 4 sit in side kayaks. (Since Lake Skinner charges a launch fee of $7 per kayak, Marlon will only bring a kayak for those who reserve one). You will be asked to show a whistle, a flashlight and a red flag at the gate - please don't forget them. Also, they will check for an MWD inspection sticker on the stern of your kayak. If your kayak doesn't have one, they will apply one for you at no charge. Lake Skinner is filled with water from the Colorado River aqueduct which has quagga mussels. Before you leave the lake, you'll have to dry your cockpit and have it inspected at Launch Ramp 1 so you don't take any with you.

Day prices: $6.00 per adult, $3 per child 12 and younger, Boat launch $7. Pets $2 each per day.

Weather forecast for Saturday Dec 14: High 69 and Sunny.

After the paddle, we will gather for a picnic lunch. There are picnic tables available at Launch Ramp 2.


Past Photo of a Lake Skinner Paddle - Note all paddlers are in sit in side kayaks.

Hope to see you on Saturday, Dec 14. Let me know if you plan to go by replying to this email. If you use Facebook, you can RSVP on our Valley Wide Kayak Club page. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/439896273338552/

Happy Holidays VWKC!

 

Monday, Dec 2 - 6 pm Valley Wide Kayak Club Holiday Celebration & Potluck Dinner - You are cordially invited to our Valley Wide Kayak Club Holiday Celebration & Potluck Dinner on Monday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 pm. We will celebrate together with a delicious potluck dinner, lots of social time to share paddling tales this past year and participate in a fun, interactive White Elephant Gift Exchange.

VWKC will provide a delicious smoked turkey from Sweet Baby Janes, a Glazed Holiday Ham, some Holiday Cheer, and all the holiday decorations, paper products, cups, utensils, etc. Please RSVP to this email to let me know you are coming and what dish you will be bringing to share for approx 6 people. Listed below are some potluck dishes and items you can choose from:
Appetizers
Antipasto
Drinks - Sparking Water, Coffee, Tea, Etc.
Salads
Bread/Rolls/Butter
Casserole dishes
Desserts

Bring a wrapped gift valued at $15.00 if you would like to participate in the White Elephant gift exchange. Rules: On the first turn, the first raffle ticket drawn winner picks out a gift and opens it so all can see what it is. On the second turn, the person assigned with #2 gets the choice of “stealing” #1’s unwrapped gift or choosing a wrapped one from the pile. If #2 steals #1’s gift, then #1 must choose and open a wrapped gift. As subsequent players take their turns, they either select a new gift or take any already opened gift from any of the other players. Any player who has a gift taken away either choose a new gift or take an already-opened gift from another player.

The meeting is at Valley-Wide Sports & Recreation District, 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto in the modular building in the back of the property by the ball fields. Driveway is on the west side of the building. Look for the VWKC logo above the door.


Saturday, Dec 7 at 9 am - Lake Skinner Kayak Paddle- Launch Ramp 2 - Host Marlon Johnson dogmajic@live.com Only Sit in side kayaks only are allowed on this lake due to water quality issues; however, we will bring the VWKC Kayak Trailer with sit in side kayaks for those who have sit on top kayaks.

 

Thursday, Oct 10 to Sunday, October 13 - Black Canyon Hot Springs Kayak from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach
Diane Boss host redmountainlady@gmail.com We are using Desert River Outfitters for this trip. This trip is an amazing, camp out of your kayak in one of the most beautiful kayaking destinations in the world! All 15 Hoover Dam permits have been sold.

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Friday, Nov 8 through Sunday, Nov 10 = Arizona Oasis RV Resort, Ehrenburg, AZ & Colorado River Backwater Paddle - Don & Dianne Millard hosts - Back by popular demand! http://www.skyvalleyresorts.com/arizona-oasis-rv-resort
• Location – Arizona Oasis RV Resort – 50238 Ehrenberg Parker Hwy., Ehrenberg, AZ 85334 Across the Colorado River from Blythe, CA

• RV Sites, RV Rentals, Cabins & Tent Sites are available. Call (928) 923-8230 or info@skyvalleyresorts.com for prices & to make a reservation Make sure you tell them you are with Valley Wide Kayak Club. Don & Dianne Millard & Linda & Bob Julian have reserved RV sites #23 & 24. Pam Martin has site 98, a rented RV on green grass with a view of the river. Try to get as close to Pam’s site #98 as possible as that is where our potluck will be. See campground map on back. Check out their website http://www.rvoasis.com/ for more details and like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaOasis to see lots of photos

• Kayaking: On Saturday morning at 8 am, we will drive our vehicles with kayak racks or kayak trailers downriver to the takeout point at Peter McIntyre County Park in Blythe on the California side of the river. We will leave enough vehicles parked there so we can transport our kayaks back to camp when we complete the paddle. We will return to Arizona Oasis RV Resort where we will launch our kayaks at 9 am and paddle 8 miles downriver to the takeout point at Peter McIntyre County Park. See the Colorado River guide map on the back of this flier which shows the rivers pathway. On the way, we will explore the backwaters on the Arizona side of the river not long after we launch! Be sure to pack a picnic lunch as we will stop along the way.

• Potluck on Saturday night at 5 pm! Bring your favorite dish, salad, appetizer or dessert. After dinner on Friday and Saturday night, we’ll sit around the fire and tell tales about our paddling adventure!

QUESTIONS OR TO SIGN UP, CONTACT TRIP HOST DIANNE MILLARD

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Fri, August 23 to Monday, August 26 - Lake Morena County Park Kayak & Camp - Host - Don & Dianne Millard
(951) 990-0017 dndmillards@gmail.com
2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA . Lake Morena County Park is a camping park located in East San Diego County. Due to its location southwest of the Laguna Mountains, the park has characteristics of desert, coastal and mountain habitats. Lake Morena Reservoir shines blue in the middle of 3,250 acres of chaparral, oak woods and grassland. Grab your gear and get away from it all! This place is a haven for hiking, fishing and boating. Full hookup sites are $31.00 and a cabin for 4 is $50 (no AC). Don & Dianne have site 20 where we sit under the gigantic oak tree and Nancy Kutsch has site 19. To make a reservation, go to: http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/LakeMorena.html Boat Launch Information: All vessels and equipment must pass a quagga inspection prior to launch. To pass a quagga inspection, vessels and equipment must be clean, drained and dry: Clean of any visible mud, plants, fish, or animals on the watercraft, equipment and trailers drained of all water, including from the lower outboard unit, ballast, live-well, buckets, etc. - drain plugs should be unplugged prior to arrival. Dry all areas and equipment including anchor lines, life vests, waders, live wells, and trailers. We will have a club kayak paddle on Sat. August 24 at 9 am at the Lake Morena Launch Area

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Saturday, July 20 - Newport Back Bay - 9 am to 12 pm. Pam Martin Host - pamster67@gmail.com (909) 522-0740
Enjoy nature in the back bay and see amazing homes as you paddle around Balboa Island. This is great paddle for all skill levels. RSVP on
https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/263171262/ Beginners can enjoy the bay while more advanced paddlers go into the open ocean. To watch a video go to, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zCyWCPhIIU&feature=youtu.be

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Lake Hemet Valley Wide Kayak Club Paddle Saturday, July 13, 2019 – 9 am from Marina Camping - Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 Enjoy a day of paddling with fellow VWKC members on beautiful Lake Hemet in Garner Valley which is full for the first time in years! Those that want to camp for the weekend can join member Charlene Stephens and a few other club members.
Kayaking info: Cost: $25 for 1 or 2 in a vehicle and $10 to launch each kayak. Sit on top & Sit inside kayaks 10’ or longer are approved. Meet at the Boat Ramp by 9 am. Sit on top kayaks are available to rent. You will be inspected for quagga mussels so make sure your kayak is dry. There will be two paddles. Diane Boss will lead a paddle to the dam and back for more experienced paddlers with faster kayaks. Charlene Stephens will lead a slower paddle for beginners to the south shore to look for eagles. Paddlers must wear PFD’s and have safety gear on board. Take water, snacks, sunscreen, safety equipment and wear quick-dry clothing.
Lunch: Bring a picnic lunch and we’ll meet after the paddle to socialize and enjoy the summer mountain weather. Picnic location to be determined that morning.
Camping Info: Visit Lake Hemet Campground website for prices for camping, renting kayaks, entry costs, etc and to make reservations: http://lakehemetrecreation.com/rates-rentals/ Charlene Stephens invites club members to reserve a site near her in campsite #503.For more info contact hostess: Charlene Stephens (805) 470-0159 ceecerr@gmail.com www.valleywidekayakclub.org https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club Directions & map on other side For Lake Hemet information, call 951 659-2680 or visit www.lakehemet.org

http://lakehemetrecreation.com/lake-map/


Monday, June 3 - 6:30 pm Kayak & Camping Geaer Swapmeet at Valley Wide Kayak Club Meeting
Do you have a extra kayak, kayak accessories or some camping gear you'd like to sell to make room in your garage? Are you a new paddler looking for an inexpensive kayak, a paddle or other kayak or camping gear? Come on down to our next Valley Wide Kayak Club meeting with your items to sell or with some extra cash ready to make a deal on Monday, June 3 at 6:30 pm. Our meeting is held at Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W. Espanade Ave. San Jacinto in the modular building next to the ballfields in the back of the property. Each person with something to sell will place their sale items on a table in the front of the room and have a chance to describe them. After the meeting, members can wheel and deal on items they'd like to purchase!

Also, we'll have information on our upcoming events, including our "3rd Annual Brian Kovalsky Memorial Paddle, Chili Cookoff & Campout" on June 8th weekend. Come for the weekend June 7 to June 9 or just come for on Sat. June 8 for the 9:30 am Sail Cove Paddle and stay for the 4 pm Chili Cookoff in the Deer Campground Sites 221-223.


Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 - 3rd Annual Brian Kovalsky Memorial Paddle at Lake Perris Campground & Chili Cookoff - Leslie Taliaferro host - mora-les@roadrunner.com (951) 265- 8880. NEW THIS YEAR......... WE.CHANGED LOCATION TO LAKE PERRIS FROM LAKE SKINNER SO PADDLERS WHO HAVE SIT IN SIDE OR SIT ON TOP KAYAKS CAN PADDLE!

Kayaking: The paddle will be Sat, June 8 at 9:30 am at Lake Perris in Sail Cove . We will paddle around the lake stopping on the northwest side of the island for an early lunch/snack and some kayak & swimming games. We'll head over to the Lake Perris Deer Campground, Site 221 & 222, at 4 pm where we will set up for the Chili Cookoff. Prizes for the best chili. Those who don't bring chili can bring chili fixin's. Come out and bring your best Chili!!

Camping: Valley Wide Kayak Club reserved and paid for 2 full hook up sites, Site 221 and 222, in the Deer Campground at the Lake Perris State Park Campsite. Dianne & Don Millard have Site 221, Ron Gregory & Bob Pippin have site 222 & Nancy Kutsch and Diane Boss have campsite 223. Each site can hold 8 people and 3 vehicles. One vehicle is included in cost of campsite, extra vehicles are $10 per day. These are full hook up sites and can be used for tents or rv's. Cost of one full hook up site for two nights is $94.00 which can be spread out depending on how many people in each site. If you want to book your own campsite, go to http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=651 The tent sites are larger and less expensive but have water only. For event flyer click

 

CANCELLED DUE TO 80% CHANCE OF RAIN - WILL RESCHEDULE Sat. May 11 - 10 am Lake Hemet Shoreline Cleanup by Kayak & Camping Fri. May 10 - Sun. May 12 Charlene Stephens host See attached flyer for details. RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/261053825/

Valley Wide Kayak Club members are invited to spend a few hours paddling and collecting trash along the Lake Hemet’s south shore. Lake Hemet’s management has requested our help in cleaning up the south shoreline and will provide us with:
• Free day entry & kayak launch fees into Lake Hemet
• Free Sit on top kayaks (will be available at the Boat Marina for those
who don’t have a kayak – please allow enough time to launch and paddle around to the west
end of Camp 2A to meet other paddlers)
• A pontoon boat will be at our disposal to pick up the full trash bags and bring us water
• Camp for the weekend – join VWKC member Charlene (CeeCee) Stephens has rented Campsite
283 for Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. The camping fee is $45 a night plus $9 for
reservations. Extra cars are $25.
http://lakehemetrecreation.com/reservations/
If you’ve never paddled on Lake Hemet, this is your chance to experience the beauty of this lovely
mountain lake. We will be working along the shore where the lake’s two resident Bald Eagles nest and
the chances are good we’ll see them and their youngsters!
Water & Sodas will be provided. Bring sunscreen, lunch, lawn chair & shade cover if you have one.
We’ll have a picnic lunch on the shore at 1 pm.

CANCELLED - WILL RESCHEDULE - Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19 Cattail Cove/Satellite Cove Parker, Arizona - Pam Martin - Host (909) 522-0740 pamster67@gmail.com https://azstateparks.com/reserve/cattail-cove/camping/ Main campground is Cattail Cove for RVs and tents. Those that want to do Satellite Cove - a boat in campground - can take their camping gear in their kayaks. Pack your kayak with your camping gear and food. We'll meet at the end of Takeoff Point Rd. An immediate Left after you cross Parker Dam. Wouldn't hurt to get there early. Limited space at the launch. We'll paddle about 4 miles to Satellite Cove, where we will set up camp at the BLM campsites ($10 per night, per site, bring cash). There are 3 boat-in campsites in this cove, and it is first come... (getting there Thursday could help). These campsites come with: a table, brick outhouse, shade trees or canopy, BBQs and trash cans. From there we can paddle north up by and past Cattail Cove State Park (can buy ice there too). Black Meadows across the water... and explore all the nooks and crannies. Hikes abundant as well. We paddled around 20+ miles last trip. Cattail Cove State Park is a good place for an RV if you want to camp there and join in on the paddles from there. State Highway 95, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406 One of the great parts of this trip, is having 2 whole days to kayak, swim and explore. 2 days that you don't have to pack and/or unpack. Saturday night dinner - Potluck, no theme. Night paddles on the Cove are the BEST!

Lake Perris - Sail Cove Conditioning Paddle - Sun. April 7 - 9 am launch at 9:30 am - Lake Perris is just beautiful after all the rain. It's hillsides are covered with wild flowers. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen and your kayak and gear. We'll paddle 6 miles around the lake and have lunch on Alessandro island. RSVP or ask questions of Host Diane Boss (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

Thursday, April 11 - Monday, April 15 - Elkhorn Slough Paddle - Sunset State Beach - Monterey- Sheila & Bob Pisa
They have made their reservations in campsite 1 & 2 at Sunset State Beach. These sites fill up very fast. Info: Sheila Pisa sheila.pisa@gmail.com
Sunset State Beach: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=544 For Info on Elkhorn Slough visit ttps://www.elkhornslough.org/recreation/kayaking/
The Elkhorn Slough is one of California's largest wetlands and is part of a National Estuarine Research Reserve. Located at the heart of the Monterey Bay, it's a short trip from the Monterey Peninsula and the Santa Cruz area. The slough winds inland seven miles and provides vital feeding and resting grounds for a diverse population of wildlife. The weather is mild year-round, and each season offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing. Click here for complete flyer

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Friday, March 8 to March 10 Salton Sea Kayak & Camping Weekend.

Diane Boss Hostess 951-634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com 

Details Join us for a weekend of paddling, camping, exploring nature & socializing! To watch a video of previous Salton Sea & other VWKC paddling trips click here: http://www.valleywidekayakclub.org/who.htm#youtube

Location: Mecca Beach Campground – south end of 1st row next to sea.

Info & Costs: Tent sites: $20 per space, 8 people max, 2 cars per space & numerous tents. We have 8 camp sites with water only reserved for VWKC at the south end of the first row next to the sea (just past the last bathroom). RV’s up to 30’are $30; there are four sites (#138-141) available with electricity and water (no sewer) at sites just north of the last bathroom. These sites fill up fast. Call Reserve America and ask if there are any hook-up sites available at Mecca Beach: 800-444-7275. Go to www.parks.ca.gov and choose the Salton Sea State Recreation Area for more info

Potluck Saturday night at 5 pm……this year will be a Mexican theme potluck! VWKC will provide the plates, utensils, cups, etc. After dinner on Friday and Saturday night, we’ll sit around the fire and tell tall paddling tales!

Kayaking: On Saturday morning at 9 am, we will drive to 1 mile north to the Salton Sea State Park Visitor Center where they have set up a new launch ramp on the shore. Some of us are renting sit on top kayaks from the Sea & Desert Interpretive Association for $10 per hour which is right behind the Salton Sea Visitor Center. They will haul the rental kayaks to the shore for us and pick them up afterwards. If you have your own kayak, you can park next to the Visitor Center and carry it down to the launch ramp.

After lunch on Saturday, I will lead a walking tour to the historic Dos Palmas Ranch and some surrounding oasis which will involve a 2 ½ mile round trip hike from the parking lot. Those that don't want to hike that distance, can visit the closer 1 mile San Andreas Oasis. Read an interesting article on the history of Dos Palmas dating back to the 1800’s when the Bradshaw Trail led to the gold fields of LaPaz on the Colorado River. http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/salton/DosPalmasHistory.html Or drive to the south end of the Salton Sea to visit the Sonny Bono Bird Sanctuary, the Mud Pots and Salvation Mountain! • The “Sea and Desert Interpretive Association” is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational and interpretive activities of the Salton Sea State Recreation area. It sponsors the free kayak tours on Sundays. It operates a gift shop at the Visitor Center complete with a movie theatre which shows an interesting video on how the Salton Sea came to be. Go to seaanddesert.org for more information

QUESTIONS OR TO SIGN UP, CONTACT DIANE BOSS (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

 

 

Valley Wide Kayak Club Monthly Meeting - Valley Wide Recreation, 901 W. Esplanade Ave. San Jacinto Modular #1 - Monday, March 4 - 6:30 pm - Topock Gorge Slide Show

 

March 15 - 17 - Arizona Oasis RV Resort, Ehrenburg, AZ & Colorado River Paddle - Need host for this trip as Bob & Linda Julian have cancelled their reservation. Make your reservations at http://www.skyvalleyresorts.com/arizona-oasis-rv-resort Contact Diane Boss if you want to go on this trip. (951) 634-4952

 

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Saturday, February 23 - 9 am, launch at 9:30 am - Lake Perris, Sail Cove - Host, Diane Boss, redmountainlady@gmail.com
Come join us for a conditioning paddle on Lake Perris. We will paddle around the 6 mile shoreline of Lake Perris, stopping at Alessandro Island for a picnic lunch. Bring your lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and appropriate quick dry clothing.

Thurs, Jan 31 - Sunday, Feb 3 2019 - Topock March & Topock Gorge Paddle & Camp at Park Moabi - Pirate Cove - Diane Boss Host - For more info, contact Diane at redmountainlady@gmail.com We still have two tent sites left on the peninsula that Valley Wide Kayak Club has reserved. If you have already reserved one of these sites, please pay Linda Julian Monday night. $107 for 3 nights for RV's and $40 for 3 nights for tents. See attached flyer for details. We will paddle Topock Marsh across the river from our campsite on Friday and paddle Topock Gorge 17 miles on Saturday (intermediate paddlers as this one is a long day). Once the peninsula sites fill up, you can make your own reservations at https://www.piratecoveresort.com/ Click here for the event flyer with more details. Click here for a map of the Colorado River from Davis Dam to Parker Dam. Open it and look at page 10 to 13 to see our campsite at Park Moabi - Pirate Cove, Topock Marsh & Topock Gorge with takeout point at Castle Rock.

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DECEMBER

Valley Wide Kayak Club Holiday Dinner &
White Elephant Gift Exchange

Monday, December 3, 2018
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

DetailsValley Wide Kayak Club is celebrating its 20th annual Holiday Gathering and Gift Exchange on Monday, December 3 at 6 pm. The club will provide the main dishes of Honey Baked ham and smoked turkey and will provide place settings, utensils and napkins. Members are asked to bring potluck dishes, salads, desserts, appetizers.

We will have the meeting room decorated for Christmas with holiday music playing in the background. Maybe we'll sing some Christmas songs.

We will play a fun White Elephant Gift Exchange. Please bring a wrapped unisex gift ($10 to $15) so you can join the fun!

Our 2019 Valley Wide Kayak Club events calendar will be shared at the meeting. Thanks to all the members who stepped up to host the events.

 

NOVEMBER

CONDITIONING PADDLE - Lake Perris
Sunday, November 11, 2018
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

OCTOBER

Friday, October 19, 2018, 12:00 PM to Sunday, October 21, 2018
3 Days - Arizona Oasis RV Resort - Ehrenburg, AZ - Colorado River

Back by popular demand, we will again paddle the beautiful Colorado River from our campsites. Don & Dianne have # 35 and Linda & Bob have reserved site #34.
Make your reservations: http://www.skyvalleyresorts.com/resorts/arizona-oasis/vacation-rentals Dianne Millard - HostessPlease see flier for additional information! Click Here


 

SEPTEMBER

VALLEY WIDE KAYAK CLUB
KAYAK/CAMPING TRIP SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VENTURA, CA
Fri Sep 28

Depart from Ventura Harbor on Island Packers ship @ 9 am 1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura Harbor (near Channel Islands Park Hdqr) Arrive early to unload your vehicle and rent a kayak if you need one. Kayak & explore sea caves, hike, relax & camp at beautiful Scorpion Cove Campground Friday to Sunday Sep 30 depart Santa Cruz Island @ 4 pm & return to Ventura Harbor
Call Island Packers to reserve your seat. Pay Island Packers on your own. 805-642-1393, 805-382-1779 $79 for adults; $74 for seniors. VERY IMPORTANT: Book your seat on the Fri. Sept 28 - 9 am Island Packers Boat to Scorpion Cove and return on Sun. Sept 30 at 4pm. DO NOT reserve your seat on the Prisoners Cove boat. If the Sun Sept 30 4 pm boat is booked up, ask for the 12 pm boat.
There are three adjacent campsites, #2, #6, #10, in the lower loop closest to the landing reserved for VWKC members. Cost is approx. $5 each for both days.
OTHER COSTS: Thursday night motel: $72 to $139 (see motel info below); $19 single ($28 tandem) to transport your personal kayak or rented (certain restrictions apply to fiber glass, composite, sit-insides and boats over 16’- Call IP for details); $35 first day & $25 each extra day if you want to rent a sit on top kayak and equipment. SOT kayaks and equipment including helmets may be rented from Channel Islands Kayak Center (next to Island Packers at Ventura harbor) Motel accommodations are available for those arriving Thursday at Motel 6 Ventura Beach (2 stars, $72), Crystal Lodge Motel (4 stars. $72), or Holiday Inn Express (4 stars, 139). Be sure to make your reservation at one of these motels. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED – Contact trip host George Greer to sign up or for questions: 858-231-5455; ggreer1@gmail.com See additional details on following pages from an confirmation email from Island Packers with all the details of how to pack, what to bring, etc. George Greer
858-231-5455
ggreer1@gmail.com
Please see flier for additional information! Click Here!

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AUGUST

Friday, August 24 - Sunday, August 26
2 NIGHTS CAMPING AND PADDLE -
LAKE MORENA COUNTY PARK

2550 Lake Morena Drive, Campo, CA (map). Lake Morena County Park is a camping park located in East San Diego County. Due to its location southwest of the Laguna Mountains, the park has characteristics of desert, coastal and mountain habitats. Lake Morena Reservoir shines blue in the middle of 3,250 acres of chaparral, oak woods and grassland. Grab your gear and get away from it all! This place is a haven for hiking, fishing and boating. Full hookup sites are $31.00 and a cabin for 4 is $50 (no AC). Sites number 20, 19 and 57 have been reserved by VWKC members.
Boat Launch Information: All vessels and equipment must pass a quagga inspection prior to launch. To pass a quagga inspection, vessels and equipment must be clean, drained and dry: Clean of any visible mud, plants, fish, or animals on the watercraft, equipment and trailers drained of all water, including from the lower outboard unit, ballast, live-well, buckets, etc. - drain plugs should be unplugged prior to arrival. Dry all areas and equipment including anchor lines, life vests, waders, live wells, and trailers.
Saturday Paddle 9:30am. SATURDAY NIGHT - We will have a Potluck. Theme is PendingHosted by Linda Davis-Julian (909) 223-5699 linda_hemet@yahoo.com
From Valley Wide Kayak Club

 

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JULY

Kayaking Newport Back Bay
Sunday, July 22, 2018
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Enjoy nature in the back bay and see amazing homes as you paddle around Balboa Island. This is great paddle for all skill levels. Beginners can enjoy the bay while more advanced paddlers go into the open ocean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zCyWCPhIIU&feature=youtu.be

Newport Aquatic Center,
1 Whitecliff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

JUNE

Friday, June 29 - Sunday - July 1
2nd Annual Brian Kovalsky Memorial
Lake Skinner Paddle and Chili Cook Off

Hosted by Leslie Taliaferro & Ursula Preston
Come for the paddle or camp for the weekend. The paddle will be Sat, June 30 at 9:00 am followed by the Chili Cook Off at 2:00 pm in Group Campground B overlooking Lake Skinner. . you will make your reservation directly with Leslie Taliaferro (951) 265-8880 mora-les@roadrunner.com as Valley Wide Kayak Club has secured Group Campsite B. Leslie will let you know the cost of the campsite. Prizes for the best chili. Those who don't bring chili can bring chili fixin's, salad or dessert sign up or RSVP on our meetup page.

 

MAY

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 9:30 am Safety and Training

SELF & ASSISTED RESCUE TRAINING (IF WATER IS WARM ENOUGH) & CONDITIONING PADDLE - LAKE PERRIS

9:30 AM Johannah, our Kayak Instructor, will give a one hour class on Self & Assisted Rescue (if water is warm enough). Contact Johannah at johannah10k@gmail.com
The Conditioning Paddle will follow the Kayak Skills Instruction Class to help condition you for future paddles.

 

Saturday, May 12 - Lake Hemet Cleanup

Hosted by Nancy Kutsch

Valley Wide Kayak Club members are invited to spend a few hours paddling and collecting trash along the Lake Hemet’s south shore.   Lake Hemet’s management has requested our help in cleaning up the south shoreline and will provide us with:  
•             Free day entry & kayak launch fees into Lake Hemet
•             Free Sit on top kayaks (will be available at the Boat Marina for those
who don’t have a kayak – please allow enough time to launch and paddle around to the west end of Camp 2A to meet other paddlers)
•             Trash bags
•             A Pontoon boat will be at our disposal to pick up the full trash bags and bring us water
If you’ve never paddled on Lake Hemet, this is your chance to experience the beauty of this lovely mountain lake.  We will be working along the shore where the lake’s two resident Bald Eagles nest and the chances are good we’ll see them and their youngsters!
Water & Sodas will be provided.  Bring sunscreen, lunch, lawn chair & shade cover if you have one.   We’ll have a picnic lunch on the shore at 1 pm. 
If you would like to camp for the weekend, there are nice campsites available.  For rates go to:
http://lakehemetrecreation.com/rates-rentals/

Click here for the event flyer with all the details

 

 

APRIL

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Safety and Training

BRACING / EDGING, STERN RUDDERS & CONDITIONING PADDLE - LAKE PERRIS

9:30 AM Johannah, our Kayak Instructor, will give a one hour class on Bracing/Edging & Stern Rudders. Contact Johannah at johannah10k@gmail.com

The Conditioning Paddle will follow the Kayak Skills Instruction Class to help condition you for future paddles.

 

April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay
Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay Sheila & Bob Pisa - Hosts
Bob and Sheila Pisa have been kayaking at Morro Bay numerous times. They are going to share their knowledge with others to help create a great paddling event. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA.

Trip Highlights:

Friday Night:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Camping Reservations
Morro Bay State Park – There are currently no open spaces for Friday through Sunday.
Montana De Oro State Park – Beautiful park, but no showers or hookups. Spaces are available. Short drive to Morro Bay State Park Marina.
El Chorro Regional Park – Off highway 1, has primitive and hookups available for that weekend.


On the One is up for grabs to whoever wants it, contact her. To contact Sheila, go to To RSVP go to the Valley Wide Kayak Club Meet Up Page

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MARCH

Saturday, March 24 - 9:30 am
Lake Perris Sail Cove
Kayak Instruction & Conditional Paddle

Our kayak instructor, Johannah, will be conducting a basic kayak instruction class before the conditioning paddle. Everyone is invited to attend. Questions on the basic kayak instruction class? Contact Johanna at johannah10k@gmail.com Check the meetup page to RSVP https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club

LAKE PERRIS SAIL COVE - MONTHLY KAYAK INSTRUCTION & CONDITIONING PADDLES
Bring water, snack and we're having lunch on the island. We will practice kayak skills and paddle around the entire lake. Click here to read about our kayak skills training http://www.valleywidekayakclub.org/safety.htm This is a great, easy paddle with a distance of 6-7 miles. We are usually done by 1 - 2 pm. There is a $10 entrance fee to the lake. The lake will inspect your boat before entry. Make sure it is clean and dry or they will not let you in. . Check the meetup page to see if anyone has RSVP'd https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/flrszmywjbgb/

Friday, March 2 to March 4
Salton Sea Kayak & Camping Weekend.

Diane Boss Hostess 951-634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com 

Details Join us for a weekend of paddling, camping, exploring nature & socializing! To watch a video of previous Salton Sea & other VWKC paddling trips click here: http://www.valleywidekayakclub.org/who.htm#youtube

Location: Mecca Beach Campground – south end of 1st row next to sea.

Info & Costs: Tent sites: $20 per space, 8 people max, 2 cars per space & numerous tents. We have 8 camp sites with water only reserved for VWKC at the south end of the first row next to the sea (just past the last bathroom). RV’s up to 30’are $30; there are four sites (#138-141) available with electricity and water (no sewer) at sites just north of the last bathroom. These sites fill up fast. Call Reserve America and ask if there are any hook-up sites available at Mecca Beach: 800-444-7275. Go to www.parks.ca.gov and choose the Salton Sea State Recreation Area for more info

Potluck Saturday night at 5 pm…….this year will be a Mexican them potluck! VWKC will provide the plates, utensils, cups, etc. After dinner on Friday and Saturday night, we’ll sit around the fire and tell tall paddling tales!

Kayaking: On Saturday morning at 9 am, we will paddle from Mecca Beach to the Visitor Center 1 mile north where we can learn about the Salton Sea and enjoy a movie about its history. Afterwards, those that wish can paddle further north to North Shore. Note: The sea has receded since last year and the distance to carry your kayak is further from our campsites. Please bring your kayak wheels if you have them. The club kayaks are available to members who have kayak racks on their vehicle and can haul them. Contact Gary Hakala (951) 990-1361. On Sunday, if there is interest we will head south for a morning paddle.

Visit nearby Dos Palmas Preserve which is full of beautiful desert oasis’. After lunch on Saturday, I will lead a walking tour to the historic Dos Palmas Ranch and some surrounding oasis’ which will involve a 2 ½ mile round trip hike from the parking lot. Those that don’t want to hike that distance, can visit the closer 1 mile San Andreas Oasis. Read an interesting article on the history of Dos Palmas dating back to the 1800’s when the Bradshaw Trail led to the gold fields of LaPaz on the Colorado River. http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/salton/DosPalmasHistory.html Or drive to the south end of the Salton Sea to visit the Sonny Bono Bird Sanctuary, the Mud Pots and Salvation Mountain! • The “Sea and Desert Interpretive Association” is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational and interpretive activities of the Salton Sea State Recreation area. It sponsors the free kayak tours on Sundays. It operates a gift shop at the Visitor Center complete with a movie theatre which shows an interesting video on how the Salton Sea came to be. Go to seaanddesert.org for more information

QUESTIONS OR TO SIGN UP, CONTACT DIANE BOSS (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

For the event flyer, click here

You an RSVP at Meetup <https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/246005828/>

Training

BRACING / EDGING, STERN RUDDERS & CONDITIONING PADDLE - LAKE PERRIS

9:30 AM Johannah, our Kayak Instructor, will give a one hour class on Bracing/Edging & Stern Rudders. Contact Johannah at johannah10k@gmail.com

The Conditioning Paddle will follow the Kayak Skills Instruction Class to help condition you for future paddles.

 

April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay
Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay Sheila & Bob Pisa - Hosts 
Bob and Sheila Pisa have been kayaking at Morro Bay numerous times. They are going to share their knowledge with others to help create a great paddling event. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA.

Trip Highlights:

Friday Night:

Saturday:

Sunday:

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 

Sunday, February 11 - 9:30 am - Lake Perris Sail Cove Cancelled due to high winds

 

 

JANUARY

January 19, 2018 - 3 Day - Havasu Hot Air Balloon Festival

This festival delights you with a sky full of hot air balloons that float gracefully across the sky, emittin

 

 

 

JULY

Kayaking Newport Back Bay
Sunday, July 22, 2018
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Enjoy nature in the back bay and see amazing homes as you paddle around Balboa Island. This is great paddle for all skill levels. Beginners can enjoy the bay while more advanced paddlers go into the open ocean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zCyWCPhIIU&feature=youtu.be

Newport Aquatic Center,
1 Whitecliff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660

 

JUNE 

Friday, June 29 - Sunday - July 1
2nd Annual Brian Kovalsky Memorial
Lake Skinner Paddle and Chili Cook Off

Hosted by Leslie Taliaferro & Ursula Preston 
Come for the paddle or camp for the weekend. The paddle will be Sat, June 30 at 9:00 am followed by the Chili Cook Off at 2:00 pm in Group Campground B overlooking Lake Skinner. . you will make your reservation directly with Leslie Taliaferro (951) 265-8880 mora-les@roadrunner.com as Valley Wide Kayak Club has secured Group Campsite B. Leslie will let you know the cost of the campsite. Prizes for the best chili. Those who don't bring chili can bring chili fixin's, salad or dessert sign up or RSVP on our meetup page.

 

 

MAY

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 9:30 am Safety and Training

SELF & ASSISTED RESCUE TRAINING (IF WATER IS WARM ENOUGH) & CONDITIONING PADDLE - LAKE PERRIS

9:30 AM Johannah, our Kayak Instructor, will give a one hour class on Self & Assisted Rescue (if water is warm enough). Contact Johannah at johannah10k@gmail.com
The Conditioning Paddle will follow the Kayak Skills Instruction Class to help condition you for future paddles.

 

Saturday, May 12 - Lake Hemet Cleanup

Hosted by Nancy Kutsch

Valley Wide Kayak Club members are invited to spend a few hours paddling and collecting trash along the Lake Hemet’s south shore.   Lake Hemet’s management has requested our help in cleaning up the south shoreline and will provide us with:   
•             Free day entry & kayak launch fees into Lake Hemet 
•             Free Sit on top kayaks (will be available at the Boat Marina for those 
who don’t have a kayak – please allow enough time to launch and paddle around to the west end of Camp 2A to meet other paddlers) 
•             Trash bags 
•             A Pontoon boat will be at our disposal to pick up the full trash bags and bring us water
If you’ve never paddled on Lake Hemet, this is your chance to experience the beauty of this lovely mountain lake.  We will be working along the shore where the lake’s two resident Bald Eagles nest and the chances are good we’ll see them and their youngsters!
Water & Sodas will be provided.  Bring sunscreen, lunch, lawn chair & shade cover if you have one.   We’ll have a picnic lunch on the shore at 1 pm.  
If you would like to camp for the weekend, there are nice campsites available.  For rates go to:
http://lakehemetrecreation.com/rates-rentals/

Click here for the event flyer with all the details

 

 

APRIL

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Safety and Training

BRACING / EDGING, STERN RUDDERS & CONDITIONING PADDLE - LAKE PERRIS

9:30 AM Johannah, our Kayak Instructor, will give a one hour class on Bracing/Edging & Stern Rudders. Contact Johannah at johannah10k@gmail.com

The Conditioning Paddle will follow the Kayak Skills Instruction Class to help condition you for future paddles.

 

April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay
Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15

Morro Bay Sheila & Bob Pisa - Hosts 
Bob and Sheila Pisa have been kayaking at Morro Bay numerous times. They are going to share their knowledge with others to help create a great paddling event. Morro Bay State Park, 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA.

Trip Highlights:

Friday Night:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Camping Reservations
Morro Bay State Park – There are currently no open spaces for Friday through Sunday.
Montana De Oro State Park – Beautiful park, but no showers or hookups. Spaces are available. Short drive to Morro Bay State Park Marina.
El Chorro Regional Park – Off highway 1, has primitive and hookups available for that weekend.


On the One is up for grabs to whoever wants it, contact her. To contact Sheila, go to To RSVP go to the Valley Wide Kayak Club Meet Up Page

 

 

MARCH

Saturday, March 24 - 9:30 am 
Lake Perris Sail Cove
Kayak Instruction & Conditional Paddle
Our kayak instructor, Johannah, will be conducting a basic kayak instruction class before the conditioning paddle. Everyone is invited to attend. Questions on the basic kayak instruction class? Contact Johanna at johannah10k@gmail.com Check the meetup page to RSVP https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club

LAKE PERRIS SAIL COVE - MONTHLY KAYAK INSTRUCTION & CONDITIONING PADDLES 
Bring water, snack and we're having lunch on the island. We will practice kayak skills and paddle around the entire lake. Click here to read about our kayak skills training http://www.valleywidekayakclub.org/safety.htm This is a great, easy paddle with a distance of 6-7 miles. We are usually done by 1 - 2 pm. There is a $10 entrance fee to the lake. The lake will inspect your boat before entry. Make sure it is clean and dry or they will not let you in. . Check the meetup page to see if anyone has RSVP'd https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/flrszmywjbgb/

 

 

Friday, March 2 to March 4
Salton Sea Kayak & Camping Weekend.

Diane Boss Hostess 951-634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com 

Details Join us for a weekend of paddling, camping, exploring nature & socializing! To watch a video of previous Salton Sea & other VWKC paddling trips click here: http://www.valleywidekayakclub.org/who.htm#youtube

Location: Mecca Beach Campground – south end of 1st row next to sea.

Info & Costs: Tent sites: $20 per space, 8 people max, 2 cars per space & numerous tents. We have 8 camp sites with water only reserved for VWKC at the south end of the first row next to the sea (just past the last bathroom). RV’s up to 30’are $30; there are four sites (#138-141) available with electricity and water (no sewer) at sites just north of the last bathroom. These sites fill up fast. Call Reserve America and ask if there are any hook-up sites available at Mecca Beach: 800-444-7275. Go to www.parks.ca.gov and choose the Salton Sea State Recreation Area for more info

Potluck Saturday night at 5 pm…….this year will be a Mexican them potluck! VWKC will provide the plates, utensils, cups, etc. After dinner on Friday and Saturday night, we’ll sit around the fire and tell tall paddling tales!

Kayaking: On Saturday morning at 9 am, we will paddle from Mecca Beach to the Visitor Center 1 mile north where we can learn about the Salton Sea and enjoy a movie about its history. Afterwards, those that wish can paddle further north to North Shore. Note: The sea has receded since last year and the distance to carry your kayak is further from our campsites. Please bring your kayak wheels if you have them. The club kayaks are available to members who have kayak racks on their vehicle and can haul them. Contact Gary Hakala (951) 990-1361. On Sunday, if there is interest we will head south for a morning paddle.

Visit nearby Dos Palmas Preserve which is full of beautiful desert oasis’. After lunch on Saturday, I will lead a walking tour to the historic Dos Palmas Ranch and some surrounding oasis’ which will involve a 2 ½ mile round trip hike from the parking lot. Those that don’t want to hike that distance, can visit the closer 1 mile San Andreas Oasis. Read an interesting article on the history of Dos Palmas dating back to the 1800’s when the Bradshaw Trail led to the gold fields of LaPaz on the Colorado River. http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/salton/DosPalmasHistory.html Or drive to the south end of the Salton Sea to visit the Sonny Bono Bird Sanctuary, the Mud Pots and Salvation Mountain! • The “Sea and Desert Interpretive Association” is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational and interpretive activities of the Salton Sea State Recreation area. It sponsors the free kayak tours on Sundays. It operates a gift shop at the Visitor Center complete with a movie theatre which shows an interesting video on how the Salton Sea came to be. Go to seaanddesert.org for more information

QUESTIONS OR TO SIGN UP, CONTACT DIANE BOSS (951) 634-4952 redmountainlady@gmail.com

For the event flyer, click here

You an RSVP at Meetup <https://www.meetup.com/Valley-Wide-Kayak-Club/events/246005828/>

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 

Sunday, February 11 - 9:30 am - Lake Perris Sail Cove Cancelled due to high winds

 

 

JANUARY

January 19, 2018 - 3 Day - Havasu Hot Air Balloon Festival

This festival delights you with a sky full of hot air balloons that float gracefully across the sky, emittin

 

 

 

 

 

 

ontact : info@valleywidekayakclub.org

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