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by boofmaster
Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Paddling Instruction
Replies: 1
Views: 15160

Free Paddling Instruction

Paddling nationwide has seen an explosion of new boaters this year. Many attribute this to the current health crisis and people seeking new, socially distanced outdoor recreation, relatively close to home. With this however has come an alarming rise in on-water incidents, some of which have resulted...
by boofmaster
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACC Winter Board Meeting Weekend Feb 7-9
Replies: 0
Views: 3133

ACC Winter Board Meeting Weekend Feb 7-9

The winter board meeting weekend of the ACC is fast approaching and we want YOU to attend. It is February 7-9 at Lake Ft. Smith State Park and all dues paying members are invited! If you want to get in touch with what the board does, what the chapters are up to, or just want to hang out, eat great f...
by boofmaster
Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACA L4 Canoe IDW/ICE Opportunity
Replies: 0
Views: 3874

ACA L4 Canoe IDW/ICE Opportunity

There will be an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 4 Whitewater Canoe Instructor Certification opportunity this Spring. This course will be held on the Cossatot River in Arkansas and will consist of two 3 day weekends. March 13-15 (Instructor Development Workshop). April 10-12th (Instructor Cer...
by boofmaster
Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Central Chapter Tandem WW Kayak
Replies: 0
Views: 19093

Central Chapter Tandem WW Kayak

Need a reason to join or renew your Central Chapter ACC membership? Here’s one. Thanks to a very generous donation by Trey Moore, an almost new Razorback red, Jackson Dynamic Duo tandem whitewater kayak now belongs to the Central Chapter. Any dues paying, Central Chapter member can use it anytime. C...
by boofmaster
Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2018 School of Whitewater Paddling
Replies: 1
Views: 1343

2018 School of Whitewater Paddling

Rain or Shine, it's gonna be a party! May 4-6, based out of Turner Bend Campground on the Mulberry River. Registration opens March 1 on our club website, arkansascanoeclub.com There will be classes in kayak, solo and tandem canoe, Standup Paddleboard and River Safety and Rescue. Look for updates on ...
by boofmaster
Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moore Family Fundraiser
Replies: 0
Views: 1132

Moore Family Fundraiser

You're gonna want to get in on this! Guess the date Richland creek hits 3.5 feet. $5.00 entry fee. All proceeds to go offset significant medical expenses for our friends Debbie and Kerry Moore of Moore Outdoors on Big Piney Creek. Here are a few rules. 1. Anyone can enter by clicking the link below ...
by boofmaster
Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AEDQ APCEC mailing list subcription
Replies: 0
Views: 19270

AEDQ APCEC mailing list subcription

If you frequent the ACC Message Board, you likely have a keen interest in the environmental quality of our rivers, streams and lakes. The ACC encourages all paddlers to remain aware of issues that are before the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, especially those that relate to watersheds...
by boofmaster
Wed May 10, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cossatot First Timer's Trip
Replies: 0
Views: 786

Cossatot First Timer's Trip

Chris Handley has agreed to lead a Cossatot First Timers trip on Saturday, May 20th. Contact Chris at chris.handley@terracon.com if you want to participate. As always, Chris will need a slew of support boaters. Please reach out to Chris if you can commit to helping. The minimum level on the morning ...
by boofmaster
Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACC School of Whitewater Paddling Registration is Open
Replies: 0
Views: 705

ACC School of Whitewater Paddling Registration is Open

We opened registration for our whitewater school on March 1. Slots are filling rapidly. Especially kayak classes. Don't be left out! Go to our website - arkansascanoeclub.com to register.
by boofmaster
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACC Events Calendar
Replies: 2
Views: 1088

ACC Events Calendar

Thanks to our webmaster Chris Elkins, we now have an ACC Events Calendar

Check it out.

https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Calendar
by boofmaster
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mardi Gras postpones February Central Chapter Meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 627

Mardi Gras postpones February Central Chapter Meeting

The ACC's Central Chapter Meeting February 28th has been postponed due to a Mardi Gras party conflict with the Oyster Bar meeting location that night. We will meet twice in March, on 3/2 and our normal "4th Tuesday," 3/28.
by boofmaster
Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pine Creek Gage Project
Replies: 4
Views: 30645

Pine Creek Gage Project

From ACC President Chris Handley: The Arkansas Canoe Club has secured funding that will allow for a gauge to be installed on Pine Creek for flows off of Flagpole mountain in southeast Oklahoma near the town of Clayton. This will give paddlers a new gauge to base eight or more class II-IV+ runs. The ...
by boofmaster
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling ACA Instructors, Assistants/Support Boaters
Replies: 0
Views: 731

Calling ACA Instructors, Assistants/Support Boaters

We are establishing our Instructor/ Assistant/Support staff for the annual School of Whitewater Paddling on the Mulberry, May 5-7. If you volunteered as an Instructor in 2016, you will likely be contacted soon by Byron Eubanks (kayak) or Chris Handley (canoe). They are recruiting instructors/assista...
by boofmaster
Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabins at Rendezvous
Replies: 0
Views: 821

Cabins at Rendezvous

Don't want to bother with camping during Rendezvous? Afraid it might be a tad bit warm or too cool or too wet? (that never happens) Anyway, never fear, we have you covered. Reserve a bunk in one of the cabins at Camp Couchdale. Here is a link to reserve your spot. You will need to bring your own lin...
by boofmaster
Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ACC Rendezvous Facebook Page
Replies: 3
Views: 1506

ACC Rendezvous Facebook Page

The ACC Rendezvous FB page is up and running. Please like and share to your hearts content. We will attempt to most major stuff both here and there but that site is likely to get the most traffic so we will pay more attention to that one I suspect.

https://www.facebook.com/accrendezvous2016/