Does everyone think this is a good idea? Have most of our members been to the Apostles and the outer islands especially ? Just some food for thought. Joe ...
Joe brings up a good point. I believe that perhaps 20 or so PCP members have paddled and camped somewhere in the Apostle Islands. Only the group that went...
That's true - I would bet that the minority of the group has been to Outer, and this was my first visit even after a half-dozen trips. I received these costs...
I'd like to add my thoughts to the question of: "Does everyone think this is a good idea? Have most of our members been to the Apostles and the outer islands...
Thanks Bill! I liked the idea of the bear box and it seemed do-able, so why not give it a try? I'm not a certified instructor, but have learned a lot from...
I tried to put in the Fox River last Sunday in Fox River Grove and was disappointed to see the river almost 100% iced over already. Other than Lake Michigan,...
Hi Bob, I've never seen the stretch of the North Branch of the Chicago River from Skokie Lagoon to Chicago frozen. Clark Park off of Addison to the main...
Bob, The DesPlaines from Independence Grove on south was open still as of Friday. North of there has too much ice. Sarah ... was disappointed to see the ... ...
FYI- As Dan suggested I drove down to Clark Park (3400 N. Rockwell) in Chicago to check out the Chicago River today. It was wide open. I paddled 9 miles down...
IG is in Libertyville. The entrance to the forest preserve is on the north side of 137 (Buckley Rd.). About a half mile from Rt. 21 and maybe 1.5 - 2 mile from...
I haven't been by the Kishwaukee, but both the Rock River here in Rockford and Pierce Lake at Rock Cut State Park have been iced over for at least a couple of...
Thanks, Steve. Not the news that was hoped for. :-) Does anyone know why the Des Plaines up north is staying open while these other rivers are freezing over?...
Hi all, Been following the bear box discussion, but have not been able to respond to forum messages. A few comments: 1. I don't know how PCP structures their...
Hi Everyone, Let's go paddling on Lake Michigan this coming January 1st. Right now the plan is to meet at Wilson Ave. Beach at 10 am. Assess the wind and...
Sounds like a good game plan. Looking forward to a good paddle with everyone. Sarah ... now the plan is to meet at Wilson Ave. Beach at 10 am. Assess the wind...
For those of you winter paddlers - the Kish from Belvidere to Mulford is open and pretty much ice free except for the eddies. Atwood take out is closed. Plenty...
... From: Daniel Leigh d.leigh@... Hi Everyone, Lattof Y on Northwest Highway in DesPlains is hosting another series of pool sessions starting January 8th...
Hi Dan, Re: practicing on your own: Do you know why we can't bring our paddles and spray skirt? It's pretty hard to practice anything without them. Bob...
Hi Everyone, My note yesterday may cause some confusion about bringing your own boat to Lattof Y pool sessions. The phrase "Bring your own clean boat without...
Should we RSVP? If so, please count me in. Since I am not yet a member, will there be someone at the meeting to accept membership dues? Tom ... wind---it's a...
