UpComing Floats
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Twilight float - Wednesday, June 19, 2019
For experienced paddlers only
Arkansas River Coalition Twilight Float Wednesday, June 19, 2019
---N.W. Wichita: Arkansas River near North St. Paul Street to Cowtown
DESCRIPTION: This Twilight float will be on the Arkansas river starting at the riverbank near the north end of St. Paul Street (located about a half-mile northwest of the Amidon-McLean Blvd. river bridge) and ending at the Cowtown access ramp. Note: The Arkansas River may still have increased water flow and a fast current so this river float is for experienced paddlers only.
Float Leader: Vince Marshall....for further information and for reserving a kayak send an e-mail to marshallfam@prodigy.net or, call (316) 680-9669. Even if you plan to bring your own kayak, let Vince know that you are coming on this float as the float conditions and route may change.
Float Launch Site: We will launch our boats on the Arkansas River at the riverbank located near the north end of St. Paul St. in Northwest Wichita. To drive to this launch site, drive on 13th St. N.W. to the traffic lights at the corner of 13th and St. Paul St., then turn north onto St. Paul St. and drive to the end where the street ends and is adjacent to the Arkansas river bank.
Float Landing Site: We will land at the Cowtown access ramp located in Sim Park. This site is at the southwest corner of the parking lot of the Cowtown Reception Center. It can be reached by driving past the Art Museum on Museum Drive/West Sim Park Drive.
TIMETABLE: Meet at the north end of St. Paul Street next to the bank of the Arkansas River before 5:30 p.m. We will run a shuttle around 6 p.m. to the Cowtown landing ramp area and launch our boats on the river around 6:30 p.m. We should be off the river by 8:00 p.m. or earlier.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Bring your water bottle, camera and the usual safety and essential gear.
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' is required (even if you have your own boat) of each participating paddler. Please download a release form available from this website under <Waiver Forms> and complete before arriving.
All paddlers MUST wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD or life jacket) while on the water.
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 donations, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form.
NEED A KAYAK and/or a PFD to participate in this float? Contact Vince Marshall (see e-mail address and phone number above) as soon as possible to make arrangements. In any case, let Vince know by Tuesday evening, June 18th, if you are going on this float.
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.>
---N.W. Wichita: Arkansas River near North St. Paul Street to Cowtown
DESCRIPTION: This Twilight float will be on the Arkansas river starting at the riverbank near the north end of St. Paul Street (located about a half-mile northwest of the Amidon-McLean Blvd. river bridge) and ending at the Cowtown access ramp. Note: The Arkansas River may still have increased water flow and a fast current so this river float is for experienced paddlers only.
Float Leader: Vince Marshall....for further information and for reserving a kayak send an e-mail to marshallfam@prodigy.net or, call (316) 680-9669. Even if you plan to bring your own kayak, let Vince know that you are coming on this float as the float conditions and route may change.
Float Launch Site: We will launch our boats on the Arkansas River at the riverbank located near the north end of St. Paul St. in Northwest Wichita. To drive to this launch site, drive on 13th St. N.W. to the traffic lights at the corner of 13th and St. Paul St., then turn north onto St. Paul St. and drive to the end where the street ends and is adjacent to the Arkansas river bank.
Float Landing Site: We will land at the Cowtown access ramp located in Sim Park. This site is at the southwest corner of the parking lot of the Cowtown Reception Center. It can be reached by driving past the Art Museum on Museum Drive/West Sim Park Drive.
TIMETABLE: Meet at the north end of St. Paul Street next to the bank of the Arkansas River before 5:30 p.m. We will run a shuttle around 6 p.m. to the Cowtown landing ramp area and launch our boats on the river around 6:30 p.m. We should be off the river by 8:00 p.m. or earlier.
SUGGESTED CARRY ITEMS: Bring your water bottle, camera and the usual safety and essential gear.
REQUIRED: A signed 'Waiver and Release of Liability' is required (even if you have your own boat) of each participating paddler. Please download a release form available from this website under <Waiver Forms> and complete before arriving.
All paddlers MUST wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD or life jacket) while on the water.
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 donations, write the amount of your donation on the back of your Waiver of Liability form.
NEED A KAYAK and/or a PFD to participate in this float? Contact Vince Marshall (see e-mail address and phone number above) as soon as possible to make arrangements. In any case, let Vince know by Tuesday evening, June 18th, if you are going on this float.
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.>