UpComing Floats
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ARC River Float - Saturday, Sept. 26 (and optional camping & float, Sunday, Sept. 27)
FLOAT LEADER: Kevin Holman . . . Contact either by e-mail = kbholman@sbcglobal.net or cell = (316) 204-6324.
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' form is required of each participating paddler, even if you have your own boat. Please download the release form from our website, ArkRiverCoalition.org, and complete before arriving.
CORVID-19 RULES for this particular float:
● A maximum of 24 total paddlers will be allowed to participate at this river float. Contact Kevin to reserve a slot if you
have your own kayak, or arrange for a loner kayak if you are using ARC equipment.
● Only 8 loaner kayaks will be available for persons wanting to use ARC equipment.
● Paddlers will arrange with selected others for shuttle process.
● All participants will be required to provide their own face mask which will be worn properly during loading, unloading,
and any shuttles made.
● Spacing will be maintained while on shore as well as while floating.
DESCRIPTION: This float will be on the Ark River starting at the Rainbow Bend bridge and ending at the Chestnut Street ramp in Arkansas City. This will be a float distance of approximately 14 miles so paddlers with some kayaking experience (and endurance) is recommended..
We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Rainbow Bend bridge, run a shuttle to the landing point at the Arkansas City Chestnut Street.......return to Rainbow Bend and launch our boats by 9:30 a.m. We will stop for lunch on a sandbar along the float route.
Those paddlers wanting to camp out, will continue on down the river (after running another vehicle shuttle and loading extra gear at the Chestnut St. bridge ramp) and will set up camp on a sandbar below Arkansas City. On Sunday, Sept. 27th, they will then paddle on down to Grouse Creek landing ramp (a total of 8.5 miles).
SAFETY ISSUES: Participants must wear a PFDs (life jackets). Also bring a lunch, drinking water, bug repellant, sun screen and other items as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable river float.
COST: There is no cost for joining our floats which are made possible by voluntary, tax deductible, donations from friends, supporters and participants like you- $15 donation suggested when using ARC supplied equipment. Please make donation checks payable to The Arkansas River Coalition Inc. When giving a cash donation, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form if you wish to receive a receipt. All cash donations not so identified will be recorded as anonymous.
The Arkansas River Coalition is much more than just a paddle club. If you are not a member of ARC, please consider joining to support its mission to protect, restore and improve the entire watershed and enhance the well-being of all life it sustains. Membership application forms may be downloaded from this web site under <Join>.
FLOAT LEADER: Kevin Holman . . . Contact either by e-mail = kbholman@sbcglobal.net or cell = (316) 204-6324.
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' form is required of each participating paddler, even if you have your own boat. Please download the release form from our website, ArkRiverCoalition.org, and complete before arriving.
CORVID-19 RULES for this particular float:
● A maximum of 24 total paddlers will be allowed to participate at this river float. Contact Kevin to reserve a slot if you
have your own kayak, or arrange for a loner kayak if you are using ARC equipment.
● Only 8 loaner kayaks will be available for persons wanting to use ARC equipment.
● Paddlers will arrange with selected others for shuttle process.
● All participants will be required to provide their own face mask which will be worn properly during loading, unloading,
and any shuttles made.
● Spacing will be maintained while on shore as well as while floating.
DESCRIPTION: This float will be on the Ark River starting at the Rainbow Bend bridge and ending at the Chestnut Street ramp in Arkansas City. This will be a float distance of approximately 14 miles so paddlers with some kayaking experience (and endurance) is recommended..
We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Rainbow Bend bridge, run a shuttle to the landing point at the Arkansas City Chestnut Street.......return to Rainbow Bend and launch our boats by 9:30 a.m. We will stop for lunch on a sandbar along the float route.
Those paddlers wanting to camp out, will continue on down the river (after running another vehicle shuttle and loading extra gear at the Chestnut St. bridge ramp) and will set up camp on a sandbar below Arkansas City. On Sunday, Sept. 27th, they will then paddle on down to Grouse Creek landing ramp (a total of 8.5 miles).
SAFETY ISSUES: Participants must wear a PFDs (life jackets). Also bring a lunch, drinking water, bug repellant, sun screen and other items as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable river float.
COST: There is no cost for joining our floats which are made possible by voluntary, tax deductible, donations from friends, supporters and participants like you- $15 donation suggested when using ARC supplied equipment. Please make donation checks payable to The Arkansas River Coalition Inc. When giving a cash donation, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form if you wish to receive a receipt. All cash donations not so identified will be recorded as anonymous.
The Arkansas River Coalition is much more than just a paddle club. If you are not a member of ARC, please consider joining to support its mission to protect, restore and improve the entire watershed and enhance the well-being of all life it sustains. Membership application forms may be downloaded from this web site under <Join>.