UpComing Floats
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Arkansas River Coalition Float - Arkansas River, Sterling to Nickerson.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Saturday, February 16, 2019
REQUIRED: A signed Waiver and Release of Liability is required of each participating paddler, even if you have your own boat. Please download the release form from this website under <Floats> and complete
before arriving. All participants are required to wear a properly fitted flotation device (PFD).
DESCRIPTION: This river float will start at the K-96 bridge just south of Sterling, Ks. and end at the Nickerson road bridge south of Nickerson, Ks. The option to camp overnight and continue on to Hutchinson on Sunday is available.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please RSVP to Mark if you plan to attend this river float (even if you have your own kayak), so you can be notified if the float route changes due to unforeseen conditions. (E-mail or call Mark at the below contacts). Please include your preferred means of contact should a change be required. Please also indicate if you plan to overnight.
FLOAT LEADER: Mark Hughes . . . for further information and for reserving a kayak or other equipment send an e-mail to mhughes@sysmatrix.net or, call or text (316) 253-7438 (e-mail or text preferred)
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats on the Arkansas River at the bridge just south of Sterling. The access is located on the north end of the K96 river bridge. Parking is accessible from both the east and west side of K96. The east side is generally more favorable in inclement weather but conditions can change so use your best judgement.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the Nickerson road bridge south of Nickerson. The best access will be determined Saturday morning, and communicated prior to the shuttle.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 8:30 a.m. at the launch site, unload boats andbe ready to run shuttle at 9:00 to the landing site. We should be on the water shortly after 9:30 a.m. We will stop for a lunch break and a warming fire on a sandbar mid-day. We will be off the water bymid-afternoon. If there is interest, some participants may wish to carry on from here, spend the night, and land at the 4th Ave. access in Hutchinson Sunday morning.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Expect cold air and water temperatures with the possibility of river ice. Please review the requirements and suggestions, particularly with respect to cold weather paddling, available under the “Floats” heading on this website. It is imperative that you bring a complete change of clothing in a waterproof container.
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.
NEED A KAYAK or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Mark Hughes as soon as possible to reserve your equipment. Equipment is limited and will be reserved in the order requests are received. If you have reserved equipment and are unable to attend, please provide as much notice as is practical. No new requests will be accepted after 3:00 pm on Friday the 15th.
before arriving. All participants are required to wear a properly fitted flotation device (PFD).
DESCRIPTION: This river float will start at the K-96 bridge just south of Sterling, Ks. and end at the Nickerson road bridge south of Nickerson, Ks. The option to camp overnight and continue on to Hutchinson on Sunday is available.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please RSVP to Mark if you plan to attend this river float (even if you have your own kayak), so you can be notified if the float route changes due to unforeseen conditions. (E-mail or call Mark at the below contacts). Please include your preferred means of contact should a change be required. Please also indicate if you plan to overnight.
FLOAT LEADER: Mark Hughes . . . for further information and for reserving a kayak or other equipment send an e-mail to mhughes@sysmatrix.net or, call or text (316) 253-7438 (e-mail or text preferred)
FLOAT LAUNCH SITE: We will launch our boats on the Arkansas River at the bridge just south of Sterling. The access is located on the north end of the K96 river bridge. Parking is accessible from both the east and west side of K96. The east side is generally more favorable in inclement weather but conditions can change so use your best judgement.
FLOAT LANDING SITE: We will land at the Nickerson road bridge south of Nickerson. The best access will be determined Saturday morning, and communicated prior to the shuttle.
TIMETABLE: Meet before 8:30 a.m. at the launch site, unload boats andbe ready to run shuttle at 9:00 to the landing site. We should be on the water shortly after 9:30 a.m. We will stop for a lunch break and a warming fire on a sandbar mid-day. We will be off the water bymid-afternoon. If there is interest, some participants may wish to carry on from here, spend the night, and land at the 4th Ave. access in Hutchinson Sunday morning.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Expect cold air and water temperatures with the possibility of river ice. Please review the requirements and suggestions, particularly with respect to cold weather paddling, available under the “Floats” heading on this website. It is imperative that you bring a complete change of clothing in a waterproof container.
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.
NEED A KAYAK or PFD to participate in this float? Contact Mark Hughes as soon as possible to reserve your equipment. Equipment is limited and will be reserved in the order requests are received. If you have reserved equipment and are unable to attend, please provide as much notice as is practical. No new requests will be accepted after 3:00 pm on Friday the 15th.